Oregon Statutes - Chapter 409 - Department of Human Services - Section 409.560 - Pain management education required of certain licensed health care professionals; duties of Oregon Medical Board; rules.

(1) A physician assistant licensed under ORS chapter 677, a nurse licensed under ORS chapter 678, a psychologist licensed under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, a chiropractic physician licensed under ORS chapter 684, a naturopath licensed under ORS chapter 685, an acupuncturist licensed under ORS 677.759, a pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689, a dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679, an occupational therapist licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and a physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 to 688.201 must complete one pain management education program described under ORS 409.510.

(2) The Oregon Medical Board, in consultation with the Pain Management Commission, shall identify by rule physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677 who, on an ongoing basis, treat patients in chronic or terminal pain and who must complete one pain management education program established under ORS 409.510. The board may identify by rule circumstances under which the requirement under this section may be waived. [2001 c.987 §10; 2005 c.162 §2; 2007 c.528 §4]

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