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CO Code § 12-305-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-110. Scope of Article - Exclusions

  This article 305 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of:   A school speech-language pathologist whose compensation for speech-language pathology services is paid solely by an administrative unit or state-operated program;    A person licensed or otherwise regulated in this state by any other law from engaging in his or her profession or occupation as defined in the law under which the person is regulated;    A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in speech-language pathology at an educational institution with an accredited speech-language pathology program if that person is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student and if the person acts under appropriate instruction and supervision;    A person participating in good faith in a clinical fellowship if the experience constitutes a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirement of section 12-305-107 (1) and the person acts under appropriate supervision;    Any legally qualified speech-language pathologist from another state or country when providing services on behalf of a temporarily absent speech-language pathologist certified in this state, so long as the uncertified speech-language pathologist is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the director. The uncertified practice must not occur more than once in any twelve-month period.    A speech-language pathologist who possesses a special services license issued by the department of education pursuant to section 22-60.5-210.       Nothing in this article 305 requires or allows the department of education, the department of health care policy and financing, or any other state department to adopt or apply the standards contained in this article 305:   As the standards for endorsing or otherwise authorizing school speech-language pathologists to provide speech-language pathology services that are paid for by an administrative unit or state-operated program; or    For purposes of determining whether medicaid reimbursement may be obtained for speech-language pathology services.       Nothing in this article 305 requires a professional licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise regulated under this title 12 or title 22 to obtain certification under this article 305, or subjects the professional to discipline under this article 305, for engaging in activities that are within the professional's scope of practice.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1597, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-111. Limitations on Authority

 Nothing in this article 305 authorizes a speech-language pathologist to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in section 12-240-107 ; dentistry, as defined in sections 12-220-104 (6) and 12-220-305 ; or any other profession for which licensure, certification, or registration is required by this article 305.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1598, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended,(HB 20-1056), ch. 64, p. 262, § 3, effective September 14.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-114. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

 A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice speech-language pathology without an active certification issued under this article 305 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b) .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1604, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-112 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-115. Rule-Making Authority

 The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1605, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-115.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-115.5. Interstate Compact - Powers and Duties of the Director - Rules - Definitions

  As used in this section:   “Adverse action” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102.    “Commission” means the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission established in section 24-60-4102.    “Compact” means the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact authorized in part 41 of article 60 of title 24.    “Data system” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102.    “Telehealth” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102 with regard to delivering speech-language pathology services.       With regard to the compact, the director has the following powers and duties:   To facilitate Colorado's participation in the compact;    To promulgate the rules necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the compact. The director shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24.    To appoint a person to serve as a commissioner on the commission;    To regulate telehealth in accordance with the compact;    To notify the commission of any adverse action regarding a speech-language pathologist;    To provide uniform data to the data system consistent with the rules of the commission; and    To approve payment of assessments levied by the commission to cover the cost of operations and activities of the commission and its staff.        History. Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-021), ch. 194, p. 1041, § 3, effective September 7.
CO Code § 12-305-116 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-116. Mental and Physical Examination of Certificate Holders

  If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a certificate holder is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the certificate holder to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. Except where due to circumstances beyond the certificate holder's control, if the certificate holder fails or refuses to undergo a mental or physical examination, the director may suspend the certificate holder's certification until the director has made a determination of the certificate holder's fitness to practice. The director shall proceed with an order for examination and shall make the determination in a timely manner.    The director shall include in an order requiring a certificate holder to undergo a mental or physical examination the basis of the director's reasonable cause to believe that the certificate holder is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For purposes of a disciplinary proceeding authorized under this article 305, the certificate holder is deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining physician's or licensed health-care professional's testimony or examination reports on the grounds that they are privileged communication.    The certificate holder may submit to the director testimony or examination reports from a physician chosen by the certificate holder and pertaining to any condition that the director has alleged may preclude the certificate holder from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. The director may consider the testimony and reports submitted by the certificate holder in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, the testimony and examination reports of the physician designated by the director.    The results of a mental or physical examination ordered by the director shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the director, are not a public record, and are not available to the public.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1605, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-117 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-117. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

  Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 305.    This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-305-112 (2)(c).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1605, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-118 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-118. Protection of Medical Records - Certificate Holder's Obligations - Verification of Compliance - Noncompliance Grounds for Discipline - Rules

  Each speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following:   The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records;    The disposition of patient medical records in the event the certificate holder dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide speech-language pathology services to patients; and    The method by which patients may access or obtain their medical records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occur.       Upon initial certification under this article 305 and upon renewal of a certification, the applicant or certificate holder shall attest to the director that he or she has developed a plan in compliance with this section.    A certificate holder shall inform each patient in writing of the method by which the patient may access or obtain his or her medical records if an event described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.    A speech-language pathologist who fails to comply with this section is subject to discipline in accordance with section 12-305-113.    The director may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement this section.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1606, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-119 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-119. Repeal of Article - Review of Functions

 This article 305 is repealed, effective September 1, 2022. Before the repeal, the director's powers, duties, and functions under this article 305 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1607, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-101. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 310.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1607, § 1, effective October 1.
CO Code § 12-310-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-102. Definitions

 As used in this article 310, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Database” means the database required by section 12-310-103.    “Employer” means a health-care institution as defined in section 13-64-202, a health-care professional as defined in section 13-64-202, or an entity who either employs a registrant or who provides a registrant to a health-care institution or health-care professional on a contractual basis.    “Register” has the meaning established in section 12-20-102 (11); except that to be registered does not mean that the registrant:   Has any particular qualifications or professional competency; or    Must be certified as a surgical assistant or surgical technologist.       “Surgical assistant” means a person who performs certain duties, including:   Positioning the patient;    Providing visualization of the operative site;    Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis;    Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate;    Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes;    Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings;    Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue; and    The duties specified in subsection (5) of this section.       “Surgical technologist” means a person who performs certain duties, including:   Preparation of the operating or procedure room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by sterilizing supplies, instruments, and equipment;    Preparation of the operating or procedure room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and    Passing instruments, equipment, or supplies to a surgeon; sponging or suctioning an operative site; preparing and cutting suture material; holding retractors; transferring but not administering fluids or drugs; assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments; and performing other similar duties as directed during a surgical procedure.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1607, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-103. Registration - Penalty - Renewal - Database - Fees - Rules

  On and after April 1, 2011:   A person may not perform the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist unless the person is registered by the director. Prior to registration, a person shall submit to a criminal history record check in the form and manner as described in section 12-310-107.    A person who performs the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist without being registered under this article 310 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b).       Registrations made pursuant to this article 310 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). The director shall not reinstate the registration until the person submits to a criminal history record check in the form and manner as described in section 12-310-107.      The director shall maintain a database of all registrants. The director shall charge a fee in the same manner as authorized in section 12-20-105 for registration in the database.    Each registrant shall provide for registration in the database: The registrant's name; current address; educational and training qualifications; all current employers; employers within the previous five years; the jurisdictions other than Colorado in which the registrant is or has been licensed, certified, or registered, if applicable; whether the registrant is currently certified by a nationally accredited certifying organization and, if so, which one; and any civil, criminal, or administrative action relating to performing the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist of which the registrant was the subject in this or any other jurisdiction. Registrants shall update their information in the database within thirty days after any change and give the director written notice of any civil, criminal, or administrative actions. When recording the information required by this section, each registrant shall indicate whether the registrant has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor relating to drugs or alcohol or to any felony.    Information in the database shall be open to the public.       The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204.      History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1608, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-104. Scope of Article - Exclusion

  This article 310 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of:   A person licensed, otherwise regulated, or specifically exempted in this state by any other law from engaging in the person's profession or occupation as defined in the part or article under which the person is licensed or otherwise regulated or require a person who is licensed, otherwise regulated, or specifically exempted pursuant to articles 200 to 315 of this title 12 to register pursuant to this article 310; or    A person pursuing a course of study in an accredited educational surgical assistant or surgical technologist program if that person is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student and if the person acts under appropriate instruction and supervision.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1609, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-107. Criminal History Record Check Required

  Each applicant for registration must have the applicant's fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency or any third party approved by the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. If an approved third party takes the applicant's fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using Colorado bureau of investigation-approved livescan equipment. Third-party vendors shall not keep the applicant information for more than thirty days unless requested to do so by the applicant. The applicant shall submit payment by certified check or money order for the fingerprints and for the actual costs of the record check at the time the fingerprints are submitted to the Colorado bureau of investigation. Upon receipt of fingerprints and receipt of the payment for costs, the Colorado bureau of investigation shall conduct a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check utilizing records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation and shall forward the results of the criminal history record check to the director.    When the results of a fingerprint-based criminal history record check of an applicant performed pursuant to this section reveal a record of arrest without a disposition, the director shall require that applicant to submit to a name-based criminal history record check, as defined in section 22-2-119.3 (6)(d). The applicant shall pay the actual costs of the name-based criminal history record check.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1615, § 1, effective October 1; entire section amended,(HB 19-1166), ch. 125, p. 569, § 77, effective October 1.    Editor's note:    This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-105.5 as it existed prior to 2019.    Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in HB 19-1166. Those amendments were superseded by the repeal and reenactment of this title 12, effective October 1, 2019. For those amendments to the former section in effect from April 18, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see HB 19-1166, chapter 125, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-108. Mental and Physical Examination

  If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a registrant is unable to perform the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist, as appropriate, with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the registrant to undergo a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. Unless due to circumstances beyond the registrant's control, if the registrant refuses to undergo a mental or physical examination, the director may suspend the registrant's registration until the results of the examination are known and the director has made a determination of the registrant's fitness to perform the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist. The director shall proceed with an order for examination and shall make his or her determination in a timely manner.    An order requiring a registrant to undergo a mental or physical examination shall contain the basis of the director's reasonable cause to believe that the registrant is unable to work with reasonable skill and safety. For purposes of a disciplinary proceeding authorized under this article 310, the registrant shall be deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining physician's or other licensed health-care professional's testimony or examination reports on the ground that they are privileged communications.    The registrant may submit to the director testimony or examination reports from a physician or other licensed health-care professional chosen by the registrant and pertaining to any condition that the director has alleged may preclude the registrant from working with reasonable skill and safety. The testimony and reports submitted by the registrant may be considered by the director in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports from the physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director.    The results of a mental or physical examination ordered by the director shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the director and shall not be deemed a public record or made available to the public.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-106 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-310-108.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-108.5. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

  Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 310.    This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a registrant subject to discipline under section 12-310-106 (2)(c).     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-092), ch. 139, p. 783, § 6, effective September 1.