Mediators who provide court-connected mediation services in Oregon are required to participate in continuing education programs as an ongoing obligation of their appointment. The requirement is provided in
UTCR 12.140:
Civil mediators (including volunteer small claims and FED):
- 12 hours every two years
- One hour must relate to confidentiality
- One hour must relate to mediator ethics
- Six hours may be satisfied by taking continuing education classes required by the mediator's licensure unless such licensure is not reasonably related to the practice of mediation.
Domestic relations mediators:
- 24 hours every two years
- Two hours must relate to confidentiality
- Two hours must relate to mediator ethics
- Twelve hours must be on the subject of either custody and parenting issues or financial issues (according to what the mediator is approved for)
- Twelve hours may be satisfied by taking continuing education classes required by the mediator's licensure unless such licensure is not reasonably related to the practice of mediation.