Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 824 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS REGULATORY BOARD
Here’s a detailed overview of Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 824, governing the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board (BARB) under the Oregon Health Authority’s Health Licensing Office. These permanent rules took effect on February 15, 2025 (oregon.gov).
📑 Divisions & Highlights
Division 10 – General Administration (§ 824‑010‑0005 to .0040)
Definitions: Clarifies key terms like BCBA, BCaBA, declarant, direct vs. indirect supervision, official transcripts, etc. (oregon.gov).
Division 20 – Fiscal (§ 824‑020‑**)
Applicant & License Fees:
Behavior Analyst: $150 application + $200 license
Assistant Behavior Analyst: $125 app + $175 license
Interventionist: $75 app + $100 registration
Renewals match original license costs; late fee: $50; replacement: $25 (oregon.gov).
Division 30 – Qualifications (§ 824‑030‑0010 to .0040)
Behavior Analyst & Assistant: Must submit application, BACB credentials (pre/post Jan 2022 standards), fingerprints, and licensure affidavits if from other states (oregon.gov).
Interventionist: Requires age ≥18, high school diploma/GED, fingerprints, 40 hours of ABA training supervised by a BCBA/BCaBA (oregon.gov).
Division 36 – Legacy Grandfathering (§ 824‑036‑0001)
Individuals practicing as of April 30, 2016, may qualify via legacy pathway with master’s degree, 10 years of ABA experience, 270 ABA coursework hours, 1,500 supervised practice hours, references, and fingerprints (oregon.gov).
Division 40 – Training & Supervision (§ 824‑040‑0010)
Interventionists must:
Enter supervision agreement and complete competency assessment
Receive ongoing supervision: ≥5% of service hours + at least one direct monthly review
Annual evaluation and maintain supervision records for 5 years
Inform the Office within 10 business days of supervisor changes (oregon.gov).
Division 50 – Renewal (§ 824‑050‑0010)
Licenses & registrations are valid for one year.
Renewal requires renewal form, fee, and criminal background. Inactive status (max 3 years) moves to expired status, requiring full reapplication (oregon.gov).
Division 60 – Standards of Practice (§ 824‑060‑0010 to .0020)
Requires compliance with BACB’s 2016 Ethical Compliance Code sections 1–9.
Must have and provide a restraint-use policy when applicable.
Interventionists must:
Stay within scope of competence
Follow protocols, document accurately
Maintain confidentiality
Avoid conflicts: gifts over $10, relationships with clients/supervisors
Disclose any dual relationships or scope-of-scope requests (oregon.gov, oregon.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Division 70 – Continuing Education (§ 824‑070‑0005 to .0010)
CE Requirements:
BCBAs: 16 hours/year (≥1 ethics)
BCaBAs: 10 hours/year (≥1 ethics)
Acceptable CE providers include accredited institutions, BACB-approved, and relevant workshops. Up to half the hours may be from teaching.
Documentation required and subject to 10% audit; failure to comply may result in sanctions (oregon.public.law, oregon.gov).
🧭 Summary Table
Division
Focus Area
10
Definitions and general administrative rules
20
Fees for application, licensing, renewal, and administrative costs
30
Licensure eligibility for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and interventionists
36
Legacy pathway for experienced practitioners
40
Supervision and training requirements
50
One-year license renewal and reactivation rules
60
Ethical and professional practice standards
70
Continuing education obligations and audits
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