Title 12, Professions and Occupations
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-201 Additional board authority - rules
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(1) In addition to all other powers and duties given to the board by law, the board may: (a) Certify physical therapist assistants to practice; (b) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for certification, issue and renew the certifications authorized under this part 2, and ta…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-202 Use of titles restricted
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A person certified as a physical therapist assistant may use the title physical therapist assistant or the letters P.T.A. or any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is a physical therapist assistant. No other person shall use the term…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-203 Limitations on authority
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(1) Nothing in this part 2 authorizes a physical therapist assistant to perform any of the following acts: (a) Practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by this part 2; or (b) Use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials for therapeutic pu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-204 Certification required
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Effective June 1, 2012, except as otherwise provided by this part 2, a person who practices as a physical therapist assistant or who represents himself or herself as being able to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state must possess a valid certification issued b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-205 Certification by examination
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(1) Every applicant for a certification by examination shall: (a) (I) Have successfully completed a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or any comparable organization as determined by the board; or (II) …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-206 Certification by endorsement
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An applicant may obtain certification by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1532, � 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire sect…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-207 Certification of internationally educated applicants
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(1) Every applicant for certification who is educated by a program that is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a comparable organization, as determined by the board, shall: (a) Have received education and training as a physical thera…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-208 Expiration and renewal of certification
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Certifications issued pursuant to this part 2 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose certification has expired is subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 and section…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-209 Continuing professional competency - rules - definition
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(1) (a) A certified physical therapist assistant shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice. (b) The board shall adopt rules establishing a continuing professional competency program. The rules shall set forth the following elements: (I) A self-assessment of th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-210 Scope of part 2 - exclusions
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(1) This part 2 does not prohibit: (a) Practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist assistant from another state or country whose employment requires the physical therapist assistant to accompany and care for a patient tempora…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-211 Grounds for disciplinary action
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(1) The board may take disciplinary action in accordance with sections 12-20-404 and 12-285-212 against a person who has: (a) Committed an act that does not meet generally accepted standards of physical therapist assistant practice or failed to perform an act necessary to meet ge…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-212 Disciplinary actions
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(1) (a) The board, in accordance with article 4 of title 24 and section 12-20-403, may take disciplinary or other action as specified in section 12-20-404 or impose public censure if the board or the board's designee determines after notice and the opportunity for a hearing that …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-213 Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review
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(1) The board may commence a proceeding for the discipline of a physical therapist assistant in accordance with section 12-20-403 when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that a physical therapist assistant has committed an act enumerated in section 12-285-211. (2) In a p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-214 Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants
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(1) If the board has reasonable cause to believe that a certified physical therapist assistant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the board may require the certified physical therapist assistant to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provid…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-215 Confidential agreements
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Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this part 2. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1542, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-41-214 as it existed…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-216 Reports by insurance companies
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(1) (a) Each insurance company licensed to do business in this state and engaged in the writing of malpractice insurance for physical therapist assistants shall send to the board information about any malpractice claim that involves a physical therapist assistant and is settled o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-217 Unauthorized practice - penalties
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Any person who violates section 12-285-202 or 12-285-203 without an active certification issued under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(d). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1543, � 1, effective Octo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-218 Violation - fines
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Notwithstanding section 12-285-217, the board may assess a fine for a violation of this part 2 or a rule adopted under this part 2. The fine shall not be greater than one thousand dollars. All fines must be imposed in accordance with section 24-4-105 but are not a substitute or w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-219 Injunctive proceedings
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The board may apply for an injunction in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin a person from committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this part 2 or section 12-20-407 (1)(d). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-285-220 Repeal of part - review of functions
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This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2035. Before the repeal, the functions of the board in regulating physical therapist assistants under this part 2 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (H…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-101 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 290. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1544, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 290, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board means the Colorado podiatry board established pursuant to section 12-290-105. (2) Podiatric physician or podiatrist means any person who practices podiatry. (3) (a) Practice of podiatry or podiatric med…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-103 Podiatric surgery
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(1) Surgical procedures on the ankle below the level of the dermis may be performed by a podiatrist licensed before July 1, 2010, in this state who: (a) Is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization; (b) Is performing surgery under the dire…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-104 Podiatry license required - professional liability insurance required - exceptions - rules
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(1) (a) It is unlawful for any person to practice podiatry within the state of Colorado who does not hold a license to practice medicine issued by the Colorado medical board pursuant to article 240 of this title 12 or a license to practice podiatry issued by the Colorado podiatry…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-105 Appointment of members of podiatry board - terms - review of functions - repeal of article
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(1) The Colorado podiatry board is hereby established. The governor shall appoint the members of the board. The board shall consist of four podiatrist members and one member from the public at large. The member from the public shall not be a licensed health-care professional or b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-106 Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules
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(1) The board shall regulate the practice of podiatry and is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The board exercises, subject to this article 290, the following powers, duties, and functions: (a) Adopt and from time to time revise rules pursuant to section 12-20-204,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-107 Examination as to qualifications - rules
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(1) Every person desiring to practice podiatry in this state shall be examined as to the person's qualifications, except as otherwise provided in this article 290. Each applicant shall submit, in a manner approved by the board, an application containing satisfactory proof that th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-108 Issuance, revocation, or suspension of license - probation - unprofessional conduct - definitions - immunity in professional review
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(1) (a) If the board determines that an applicant possesses the qualifications required by this article 290, has paid a fee to be determined and collected pursuant to section 12-20-105, and is entitled to a license to practice podiatry, the board shall issue the license. (b) If t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-109 Volunteer podiatrist license
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(1) Any person licensed to practice podiatry pursuant to this article 290 may apply to the board for volunteer licensure status. The application shall be in the form and manner designated by the board. The board may grant volunteer licensure status by issuing a volunteer license,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-110 Podiatry training license
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(1) The board shall issue a podiatry training license to an applicant who has: (a) Graduated from a podiatric medical school approved by the board; (b) Passed the part I and part II examinations by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners or its successor organization; a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-111 Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients - limits on prescriptions
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(1) A podiatrist licensed under this article 290 may advise the podiatrist’s patients of their option to have the symptom or purpose for which a prescription is being issued included on the prescription order. (2) A podiatrist’s failure to advise a patient under subsection (1) of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-112 Licensure by endorsement
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The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of podiatry in this state to any 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. 1554…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-113 Disciplinary action by board
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(1) In the discharge of its duties, the board may enlist the assistance of other persons licensed to practice podiatry or medicine in this state. Podiatrists have the duty to report to the board any podiatrist known, or upon information and belief, to have violated any of the pro…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-114 Reconsideration and review of action of board
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(1) The board, on its own motion or upon application in accordance with section 12-20-404 (3), at any time after the refusal to grant a license, the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-290-113, or the ordering of probation as provided in section 12-20-404 (1)(b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-115 Judicial review
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Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1561, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to for…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-116 Unauthorized practice - penalties - exclusions
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(1) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice podiatry within this state without an active license issued under this article 290 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). (2) Any person who presents as the person's own the diploma, license, ce…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-117 Use of physician assistants - collaboration requirements - rules
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(1) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to article 240 of this title 12 may perform acts that constitute the practice of podiatry to the extent and in the manner authorized by rules promulgated by the board. The acts shall be consistent with sound practices of podiatry. All p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-118 Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of podiatry - definitions
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(1) Persons licensed to practice podiatry by the board may form professional service corporations for the practice of podiatry under the “Colorado Business Corporation Act”, articles 101 to 117 of title 7, if the corporations are organized and operated in accordance with the prov…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-119 Renewal of license - continuing education - professional development program - rules - renewal questionnaire
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(1) (a) The board shall set reasonable continuing education requirements for the renewal of a license, but in no event shall the board require more than fourteen hours’ credit of continuing education per year. A podiatrist desiring to renew his or her license to practice podiatry…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-120 Injunctive proceedings
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The board may seek injunctive relief in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active podiatry license from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 290. Source: L. 2019: Entire ti…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-121 Duplicates of license
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The board is authorized to issue a duplicate license to any person to whom a license to practice podiatry in this state has been issued, upon application, properly verified by oath, establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the original license has been lost or destroyed…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-122 Division of fees prohibited - penalty - recovery of fees illegally paid
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(1) A licensee commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501 if the licensee: (a) Divides any fee or compensation received or charged for services rendered by the person as a licensee or agrees to divide the fee or compensation with any per…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-123 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 290. (2) This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-290-108 (3)(c).
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-124 Bone marrow aspirations from the tibia
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(1) The board may permit a podiatrist to perform bone marrow aspirations from the tibia distal to the tibial tubercle if the podiatrist: (a) Has successfully completed a podiatric surgery residency with the reconstruction rearfoot/ankle surgery certification; and (b) Is in good s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-201 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that public exposure to the hazards of ionizing radiation used for diagnostic purposes should be minimized wherever possible. Accordingly, the general assembly finds, determines, and declares that for any podiatric p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-290-202 Board authorized to issue rules
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(1) (a) The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum standards for the qualifications, education, and training of unlicensed persons operating machine sources of ionizing radiation and administering the radiation to patients for diagnostic podiatric use. Neither a podiatric ph…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-295-101 Legislative declaration
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It is declared to be the policy of the state of Colorado that, in order to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare of the people of the state of Colorado, and in order to protect the people of the state of Colorado against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-295-102 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 295. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1570, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-295-103 Definitions
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As used in this article 295, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Approved psychiatric technician education program means a course of training conducted by a school for the training of psychiatric technicians carrying out the basic curriculum prescribed by this article 295 …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-295-104 State board of nursing - review of functions - repeal of article
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(1) The licensing and regulation of psychiatric technicians shall be under the control of the board. (2) This article 295 is repealed, effective September 1, 2034. Before the repeal, the licensure and regulation functions of the board are scheduled for review in accordance with s…