An individual applying for a SLI medical license must:
- (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331, Division 30.
- (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by HLO, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of all required fees.
- (3) Hold an active SLI supervisory license under ORS 676.753 and OAR 816-025-0000 or an active SLI generalist license under ORS 676.756 and OAR 816-025-0020, both with no current disciplinary action.
(4) Provide proof of one of the following from (a), (b) or (c):
- (a) Having received 40 hours of education related to medical interpreting. For purposes of this rule, an attestation is sufficient proof.
- (b) Being a qualified or certified SLI under the Health Care Interpreter Program.
- (c) Having achieved a passing score with a minimum proficiency level of 4 or advanced on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview or the Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 676.765, ORS 676.783 & ORS 676.786
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 676.750, ORS 676.753, ORS 676.756, ORS 676.765 & ORS 676.783
History
SLI 2-2024, adopt filed 06/06/2024, effective 06/08/2024