Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 819 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, BOARD OF CERTIFIED ADVANCED ESTHETICIANS
Here's a refined overview of Oregon Administrative Rules – Chapter 819 (Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office, Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians):
📂 Chapter 819 – Divisions Overview
Division 5 – General Administration
Division 20 – Application Requirements for Certification
Division 25 – Renewal Requirements
Division 30 – Practice Standards
Division 40 – Fees
Division 50 – Civil Penalties (oregon.public.law)
🔁 Division 20 – Certification Pathway & Eligibility
OAR 819‑020‑0100 – Education Requirements:
Certified schools must offer 500 total hours (at least 280 theory, 195 practical, 25 discretionary), plus at least 110 procedures across modalities like laser, IPL, tattoo removal, body contouring, etc. Specific breakdown: 25 hrs anatomy, 40 hrs ANSI laser safety, 25 hrs laser hair removal, etc. (oregon.public.law)
OAR 819‑020‑0110 – Certification Validity:
Permanent certification allows practice of advanced non-ablative esthetics; valid for one year, expiring on the last day of the issuance month. (law.cornell.edu)
OAR 819‑020‑0120 – Application Requirements:
Applicants must be ≥ 18, hold an active esthetic certificate, and satisfy one of four pathways:
Graduate from Oregon-licensed school (OAR 819‑020‑0100)
National certification in device use + board exam pass
Reciprocity from comparable state
Equivalent out-of-state program
Note: No nationally approved programs exist currently. (oregon.gov)
OAR 819‑020‑0130 – Board-Approved Exam:
Applicants must pass a Board-approved exam (e.g., American Board of Laser Surgery exam) within 2 years of application (oregon.gov, oregon.gov).
OAR 819‑020‑0150 – Exam Retake Policies:
Rules govern retake intervals:
Up to 2nd fail: 7-day wait
3rd: 30-day wait + extra training
4th–5th: 7-day wait
6th: 30-day + training
7th+: case-by-case
Following retake, applicants must meet OAR 331‑030 requirements and pay fees (regulations.justia.com, oregon.gov).
🔄 Division 25 – Renewal & Continuing Education
Certification renewal requires:
Renewal form + fees (OAR 819‑040‑0005)
Attest to annual 5 CE hours
Proof of current CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens training
Collaborative agreement with licensed health-care provider (per OAR 819‑030‑0020)
Active esthetic certificate in good standing (oregon.public.law, oregon.gov, nceacertified.org)
If inactive up to 3 years: renew with delinquency fees; beyond 3 years, must reapply and meet full requirements (oregon.gov)
OAR 819‑025‑0020 – Continuing Education:
CE must be advanced nonablative esthetics (ethics, infection control, laws). Up to half CE hours may be self-study, research, teaching; remaining must be formal instruction by approved providers. Documentation must be retained for 5 years (oregon.gov).
OAR 819‑025‑0030 – Audit & Recordkeeping:
OHA may audit renewal CE; certificate holders must submit evidence within 30 days, such as course agendas, instructor credentials, certificates, transcripts, or research records (oregon.gov).
🛠 Division 30 – Practice Standards
OAR 819‑030‑0001 – Device Definition:
Defines eligible devices (lasers, IPL, FDA-registered nonablative devices) and scope (hair/skin only), emphasizing nonablative modality and safety training. Use of prohibited devices may result in professional misconduct penalties (regulations.justia.com).
OAR 819‑030‑0020 – Collaborative Agreement Requirement:
Although not detailed in citations above, holders must have agreements with qualified medical professionals (physician, NP, or prescriber) for referral capacity .
💰 Divisions 40–50 – Fees & Penalties
Division 40 – Fee Structure:
Covers application, renewal, late penalties, exam retake fees (referenced in OAR 819‑040‑0005).
Division 50 – Civil Penalties:
Outlines penalties for unlicensed practice, CE non-compliance, misuse of devices, or other regulatory violations.
📝 Summary Table
Division
Key Focus
20
Education, application pathways, exam policies
25
Renewal requirements, CE, inactive/expired certifications
30
Practice & device standards, collaborative agreements
40
Fees (application, renewal, retake, late fees)
50
Civil penalties for violations
⚖️ Legal Authority
Chapter 819 is promulgated under ORS 676.630–676.660, empowering the Health Licensing Office to regulate advanced estheticians, enforce rules, assess fees, and impose sanctions (oregon.gov).
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