Assists the public by identifying and regulating the practice of licensed professional counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists. Investigates complaints regarding violations of the law and rules and the competency of licensees. Issues new and renewed licenses, disciplines misconduct, and communicates information about licensure, practice, and discipline. Develops and maintains professional standards for the professions of professional counseling and marriage and family therapy.

Assists the public by identifying and regulating the practice of licensed psychologists, psychologist associates, and residents.

Investigates complaints regarding violations of the law and rules, and the competency of licensees. Issues new and renewed licenses, disciplines misconduct, and communicates information about licensure, practice, and discipline.
Develops and maintains professional standards for the professions of psychology.

Regulates and ensures compliance with standards for health-related professions in Oregon. It oversees athletic trainers, body piercers, cosmetologists, denture technicians, midwives, environmental health specialists, hearing aid specialists, and respiratory therapists. The website provides a directory of licensed professionals and offers online license renewal services.

Provides information about medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and podiatric physicians. Information provided at no charge includes date first licensed in Oregon and verification of current licensure and status. Public may search board database online to obtain a licensee educational history, and any disciplinary actions or malpractice claims finalized against a licensee. Board handles complaints about licensees, license applications and renewals. If Board cannot address the needs for the complaint, the Complaint Resource Officer may be able to provide referrals to the appropriate agency or organization.

Connects individuals who experience patient harm (or their representative) with healthcare providers or facilities to have a conversation about the event using the Early Discussion and Resolution (EDR) process. EDR conversations are protected under state law, giving participants a chance to talk openly about the event and work toward reconciliation outside the legal system. A resolution may include an apology, answers to questions asked by the patient or their representative), improvements in care to protect future patients, and/or compensation. If the patient (or their representative) does not reach a satisfactory resolution through the EDR process, the patient (or their representative) may be able to file a lawsuit.

Determines licensure and certification requirements, interprets the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, maintains lists of approved Oregon nursing educational programs, evaluates and approves nursing and nursing assistant programs, issues licenses and renewals, investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, maintains the nursing assistant registry, and provides testimony to the legislature and other organizations as needed.

Agency licenses, certifies and registers all health professionals in the state of Washington. Individuals may use the website to research the licensure of a health professional and any complaints that might be on file regarding his or her practice. This office also provides a process to file a written complaint pertaining to a health professional.