(1) Exam Accommodations: A qualified applicant must be able to perform duties safely, without risk to the health and safety of others or themselves.
(a) An applicant with a disability who requests accommodation at the exam site must:
- (A) Submit a fully completed accommodation request form provided by the Board; and
(B) Arrange for primary source documentation to be sent directly to the Board by the diagnosing provider or learning specialist that includes:
- (i) Specific type of disability and confirmation of diagnosis; and
- (ii) Type of diagnostic study or analysis used; and
- (iii) Accommodation needed for testing related to the disability; and
- (iv) Provider’s original signature, official title and contact information.
- (b) An applicant who has been ill or has a temporary restriction of activity must arrange for the healthcare provider to send the Board a medical release for full return to normal activity before taking the manual skills portion of the exam.
(2) Exam Controls:
- (a) Reference materials, including dictionaries, may not be used during testing.
- (b) Language translation aids must not be used for exam purposes. This includes translators, documentation or electronic devices that translate one language to another.
- (c) If a candidate decides not to complete the examination after receiving the knowledge test booklet or the skill test instructions, the attempt will be scored as a failure.
- (3) Examination results will be mailed or emailed to the applicant at the applicant's address of record and will not be released by telephone.
- (4) Failure to take the examination or to reschedule the examination in advance will result in re-examination fees unless the absence has been excused by the testing service.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 678.440 & ORS 678.442
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 678.442
History
BN 5-2019, amend filed 07/03/2019, effective 08/01/2019
BN 10-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-10
BN 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-05
BN 2-2004, f. 1-29-04, cert. ef. 2-12-04