Title 12, Professions and Occupations
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-101 Applicability of common provisions
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Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 210. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1047, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 210, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Audiologist means a person engaged in the practice of audiology. (2) (a) Hearing aid means any wearable instrument or device designed or offered to aid or compensate for impaired human hearing and any parts, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-103 Scope of article - exemption
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(1) This article 210 does not apply to a person who is: (a) Licensed pursuant to section 22-60.5-210 and not licensed under this article 210 for work undertaken as part of his or her employment by, or contractual agreement with, the public schools; (b) Engaged in the practice of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-104 Title protection - use of title
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to use the following titles unless he or she is licensed pursuant to this article 210: Audiologist, hearing and balance audiologist, vestibular audiologist, or any other title or abbreviation that implies that the person is an audiologist. (2) A …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-105 License required - application - fee - liability insurance - disclosure - exemption
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(1) (a) An audiologist must obtain a license from the division before engaging in the practice of audiology in this state. (b) The director shall give each licensee a license bearing a unique license number. The licensee shall include the license number on all written contracts a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-106 Licensure - expiration - renewal - reinstatement - fees
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(1) The director shall issue a license to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of this article 210. (2) Licenses issued under this article 210 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-107 Licensure by endorsement
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The director shall issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-107.5 Continuing education
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(1) An audiologist licensed pursuant to this article 210 shall complete at least ten hours of continuing education each renewal period. (2) Applicants for license renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement shall attest during the application process as to whether they are in complia…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-108 Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline
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(1) Upon proof that an applicant or licensee has engaged in an activity that is grounds for discipline under subsection (2) of this section, the director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized by section 12-20-404, including: (a) Imposing an administrative fine not t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-109 Director - powers - duties - rules
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(1) The director may conduct investigations and inspections in accordance with section 12-20-403 as necessary to determine whether an applicant or licensee has violated this article 210 or any rule adopted by the director under this article 210. (2) The director may seek an injun…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-109.5 Interstate compact - powers and duties of the director - rules - definitions
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(1) As used in this section: (a) “Adverse action” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102. (b) “Commission” means the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission established in section 24-60-4102. (c) “Compact” means the audiology and speech-language path…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-110 Cease-and-desist orders - unauthorized practice - penalties
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(1) The director may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405. (2) A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice audiology services without an active audiologist license issued under this…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-111 Professional liability insurance required - rules
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(1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, an audiologist shall not practice audiology unless the audiologist purchases and maintains or is covered by professional liability insurance in the form and amount determined by the director by rule. (b) The directo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-112 Confidential agreements to limit practice - violation grounds for discipline
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(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 210. (2) This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to an audiologist subject to discipline under section 12-210-108 (2)(…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-113 Mental and physical examination of licensees
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(1) If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may require the licensee to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the director. If the licensee refuses…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-114 Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules
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(1) Each licensee shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following: (a) The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records; (b) The disposition of patient medical records in the event the licensee…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-115 Repeal of article - review of functions
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This article 210 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the licensing and supervisory functions of the director are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1059…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-201 Definitions
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As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Dispenser means a person licensed in the practice of audiology pursuant to part 1 of this article 210 who dispenses hearing aids. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (HB 20-1219), ch. 300, p. 1494, � 8, effective …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-210-202 Dispensing hearing aids - deceptive trade practices
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(1) In addition to any other deceptive trade practices under section 6-1-105, a dispenser engages in a deceptive trade practice when the dispenser: (a) Fails to deliver to each person to whom the dispenser dispenses a hearing aid a receipt that: (I) Bears the business address of …