Oregon Administrative Rules|Section 438-085-0210 - Mediator Qualifications

                                                
Current through Register Vol. 60, No. 12, December 1, 2021 
(1) A mediator shall have completed at least 30 hours of basic mediation training and hold a certificate demonstrating such training.
 
(2) Such training shall address the following areas as outlined in OAR 718-040-0040(3):
(a) Active listening, empathy and validation;
 
(b) Sensitivity to and awareness of cross-cultural issues;
 
(c) Maintaining neutrality;
 
(d) Identifying and reframing interests and issues;
 
(e) Establishing trust and respect;
 
(f) Using techniques to achieve agreement and settlement, including creating a climate conducive to resolution, identifying options, working toward agreement, and reaching consensus;
 
(g) Shaping and writing agreements; and
 
(h) Ethical standards for mediator conduct adopted by state and national organizations.
 
 
Or. Admin. R. 438-085-0210
WCB 3-1997, f. 12-12-97, cert. ef. 3-1-98
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 654.078
 
Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.502