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.

Professional association providing continuing education, advocacy, and other services for dentists and public information to promote dental health. Website contains a "Find a Dentist" tool where individuals can search for Oregon Dental Association (ODA) member dentists nearby. Does not refer patients to individual dentists. Also maintains listings of low-cost dental programs. Fields complaints about the quality of dental service provided by ODA member dentists.

The Health Licensing Office (HLO), part of the Oregon Health Authority's Public Health Division, is a state consumer protection agency that establishes, communicates, and ensures compliance of regulatory standards for multiple health and related professions. The Boards, Councils, and programs under this agency include athletic trainers, body piercing, cosmetology, denture technology, midwifery, environmental health, hearing aids, and respiratory therapists. Website includes a listing of licensed professionals in these fields. Licenses may be renewed online.

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.