1. (1) An application for registration as a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician may be accessed on the Board’s website.

2. (2) When applying for registration, the applicant must submit to the Board:

   1. (a) A complete application provided by the Board,
   2. (b) Registration and criminal records check fees as outlined in OAR 847-005-0005,
   3. (c) National fingerprint-based background check as provided in OAR 847-008-0068, and

   4. (d) The following documentation:

      1. (A) Legal Name and Age: A copy of a birth certificate, state issued identification card, or other documentation as approved by the Board,
      2. (B) Five-Needle Protocol Training: A copy of a certificate showing completion of a training program as described in OAR 847-071-0025 and if applicable documentation to demonstrate current competency as described in OAR 847-071-0020(1)(b),
      3. (C) Photograph: A close-up, passport-quality photograph, front view, head and shoulders (not profile), with features distinct, taken within 90 days preceding the filing of the application, and
      4. (D) Verification of other Health-Related Registration, License, or Certificate: If requested by the Board, verification from all states or territories in which the applicant currently or previously held a health-related license, registration, or certification to practice and evidence that the applicant is in good standing and not subject to any disciplinary action or pending investigations in that state or territory.
3. (3) An applicant may submit additional information on their background and experience for consideration.
4. (4) Every applicant must complete an application and document evidence of qualifications listed in OAR 847-071-0020 to the satisfaction of the Board before an applicant may be considered eligible for registration.
5. (5) The Board may query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) system during the application process.
6. (6) Omissions or providing false, misleading, incomplete, or deceptive statements or information on any Board application is grounds for denial of registration or disciplinary action by the Board.
7. (7) An application submitted with fees to the Board that is not complete within 90 days from application submission will expire.
8. (8) 5NP fees are not refundable and may not be credited toward other Board fees.
9. (9) An applicant whose application has been expired, withdrawn, or denied must submit a new application, documentation, and fees. While a new application and documentation is required, the Board may still consider information provided in previous applications.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 677.265 & OL 2025, chapter 296, section 2 (HB 2143)

Statutes/Other Implemented

OL 2025, chapter 296, section 2 (HB 2143)

History

OMB 1-2026, adopt filed 01/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026