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CO Code § 12-300-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-107. License - Effectiveness - Fee

  An applicant for a license to practice respiratory therapy shall submit to the director evidence that he or she is credentialed by a national respiratory therapy credentialing body, as determined by the director, as a certified or registered respiratory therapist and shall pay a fee as determined by the director. The director shall maintain on file the standards of practice for examination and accreditation by the national respiratory therapy credentialing body determined by the director pursuant to this subsection (1) and make the standards available to the public.    The director shall issue a license to practice respiratory therapy to an applicant who otherwise meets the qualifications set forth in this article 300 and who submits satisfactory proof and certifies under penalty of perjury that the applicant is either:   Eligible for licensure by endorsement pursuant to the occupational credential portability program;    Holding credentials conferred by a national respiratory therapy credentialing body, as determined by the director, which credentials have not been suspended or revoked; or    Functioning in the capacity of a respiratory therapist as of July 1, 2000, and has successfully passed, no later than July 1, 2001, the certification or registration examination of a national respiratory therapy credentialing body, as determined by the director.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1580, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: (2)(a) amended,(HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 547, § 44, effective June 25.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-106 as it existed prior to 2019.   Cross references:   For the short title (“Red Tape Reduction Act”) and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
CO Code § 12-300-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-108. Renewal of License

  At least sixty calendar days prior to the expiration of a license, the director shall notify the licensee of the pending expiration. The director shall make an expiration notice and a renewal form available to the licensee. Before the expiration date, the licensee shall complete the renewal form and return it to the division with the renewal fee.    Licenses issued pursuant to this article 300 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 300 or section 12-20-202 (1).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1580, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-110. Mental and Physical Examination of Licensees

     If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to clients, the director may order the licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director.    If a licensee refuses to submit to a mental or physical examination that has been properly ordered by the director pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and the refusal is not due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control:   The refusal constitutes grounds for discipline pursuant to section 12-300-109 (2)(s); and    The director may suspend the licensee's license in accordance with section 12-300-109 until:   The licensee submits to the examination and the results of the examination are known; and    The director has made a determination of the licensee's fitness to practice.          The director shall proceed with an order for examination and determination of a licensee's fitness to practice in a timely manner.       In an order to a licensee pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to undergo a mental or physical examination, the director shall include the basis of the director's reasonable cause to believe that the licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For purposes of any disciplinary proceeding authorized under this article 300, the licensee is deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining physician's testimony or examination reports on the ground that they are privileged communications.    The licensee may submit to the director testimony or examination reports from a physician or other licensed health-care professional chosen by the licensee and pertaining to any condition that the director has alleged might preclude the licensee from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. The director may consider the testimony or examination reports in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports of the physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director.    The results of a mental or physical examination ordered by the director must not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the director, are not public records, and must not be made available to the public.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1587, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-109.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-111. 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 300.    This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a respiratory therapist subject to discipline for prohibited activities as described in section 12-300-109 (2)(h).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1588, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-109.7 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-113. Practice of Medicine Prohibited

 Subject to section 12-240-107 (3)(m), nothing in this article 300 shall be construed to permit the practice of medicine as defined in section 12-240-107 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1590, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-114. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

 A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice respiratory therapy without an active license issued under this article 300 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a) .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-112 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-115. 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. 1591, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-300-116 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 300 - Respiratory Therapists|§ 12-300-116. Repeal of Article - Review of Functions

 This article 300 is repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, the licensure functions of the director under this article 300 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. 1591, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-101. Short Title

 The short title of this article 305 is the “Speech-language Pathology Practice Act”.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-102. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:   Speech-language pathology services are provided for the purpose of improving the abilities of those who have congenital or acquired speech, language, cognitive, feeding, and swallowing deficits;    Speech-language pathologists provide specific therapy and treatments that are related to the effects of medical or dental diagnoses or congenital, genetic, or developmental conditions but do not provide medical or dental procedures, medications, or interventions that constitute the practice of medicine or dentistry;    The professional roles and activities in speech-language pathology include clinical and educational services, which include evaluation, assessment, planning, and treatment; prevention and advocacy; education; administration; and research;    This article 305 is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the public from incompetent, unethical, or unauthorized persons.       The general assembly further determines that it is the purpose of this article 305 to:   Regulate persons who are representing or holding themselves out as speech-language pathologists or who are performing services that constitute speech-language pathology; and    Exclude from regulation under this article 305 those school speech-language pathologists who are paid solely by an administrative unit or state-operated program.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 305.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1592, § 1, effective October 1.
CO Code § 12-305-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-105. Use of Titles Restricted

  Only a person required to be and who is certified as a speech-language pathologist under this article 305 or licensed by the Colorado department of education to provide speech-language pathology services may advertise as or use the title “speech-language pathologist”, “speech pathologist”, “speech therapist”, “speech correctionist”, “speech clinician”, “language pathologist”, “voice therapist”, “voice pathologist”, “aphasiologist”, or any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is a certified speech-language pathologist.    For a certificate holder who has successfully completed a doctoral degree in communication sciences and disorders as described in section 12-305-107 (1)(a), a certification to practice speech-language pathology issued pursuant to this article 305 entitles the certificate holder to use the title “Doctor” or “Dr.” when accompanied by the terms “speech-language pathology” or the letters “S.L.P.”     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1593, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-106. Certification Required - Exception

  Except as otherwise provided in this article 305, on and after July 1, 2013, a person shall not practice speech-language pathology or represent or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice speech-language pathology in this state without possessing a valid certification issued by the director in accordance with this article 305 and any rules adopted under this article 305 or a special services license issued by the department of education pursuant to section 22-60.5-210.    A person described in section 12-305-110 (1) is not required to obtain certification under this article 305.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1593, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-107. Certification - Application - Qualifications - Provisional Certification - Renewal - Fees - Rules

  Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for a certification as a speech-language pathologist must have:   Successfully completed a master's or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States department of education;    Successfully completed a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship approved by the director, as documented by the supervising clinician or a national certifying body approved by the director; and    Passed the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.       Application. When an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the applicant may apply for certification in the manner required by the director. The applicant shall submit an application fee with the application in an amount determined by the director. Additionally, if the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant shall submit to the director proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule.    Certification.   Except as provided in subsection (3)(b) of this section, when an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the director shall issue a certification to the applicant.    The director may deny a certification if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-305-112.       Certification by endorsement.   An applicant may obtain certification by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.    If the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant shall submit to the director proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule.       Certification renewal. Certifications issued pursuant to this article 305 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose certification has expired and who continues to practice speech-language pathology is subject to the penalties provided in this article 305 or section 12-20-202 (1) for reinstatement.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1594, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: (4) amended,(HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 547, § 45, effective June 25.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-106 as it existed prior to 2019.   Cross references:   For the short title (“Red Tape Reduction Act”) and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
CO Code § 12-305-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-108. Provisional Certification - Qualifications - Application - Expiration - Practice

  Educational and experiential requirements. An applicant for a provisional certification as a speech-language pathologist must:   Successfully complete a master's or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States department of education; and    Pass the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.       Application. On or after September 1, 2015, an applicant may apply for provisional certification in the manner required by the director. The applicant shall submit an application fee with the application in an amount determined by the director. If the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant also shall submit proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule. Additionally, the applicant shall submit a plan for the completion of a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship, as specified in section 12-305-107 (1)(b).    Provisional certification.   Except as provided in subsection (3)(b) of this section, when an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the director shall issue a provisional certification to the applicant.    The director may deny a provisional certification if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-305-112.       Expiration of provisional certification.   A provisional certification expires twenty-four months after issuance or upon the issuance of certification to the applicant under section 12-305-107, whichever occurs first.    The director shall not renew a provisional certification.    A provisional certificate holder may apply for certification in accordance with section 12-305-107 upon completion of a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship.       Practice. A provisional certificate holder may practice speech-language pathology only under the general supervision of a speech-language pathologist who holds a certificate of clinical competence and has passed the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1595, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-106.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-305-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 305 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 12-305-109. Continuing Professional Competency - Rules - Definition

     A speech-language pathologist shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice.    The director shall establish a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements:   A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a speech-language pathologist seeking to renew or reinstate a certification;    Development, execution, and documentation of a learning plan based on the assessment; and    Periodic demonstration of knowledge and skills through documentation of activities necessary to ensure at least minimal ability to safely practice the profession; except that a speech-language pathologist certified pursuant to this article 305 need not retake any examination required by section 12-305-107 for initial certification.          The director shall establish that a speech-language pathologist satisfies the continuing competency requirements of this section if the speech-language pathologist meets the continuing professional competency requirements of one of the following entities:   An accrediting body approved by the director; or    An entity approved by the director.         After the program is established, a speech-language pathologist shall satisfy the requirements of the program in order to renew or reinstate a certification to practice speech-language pathology.    The requirements of this section apply to individual speech-language pathologists, and nothing in this section requires a person who employs or contracts with a speech-language pathologist to comply with this section.       Records of assessments or other documentation developed or submitted in connection with the continuing professional competency program are confidential and not subject to inspection by the public or discovery in connection with a civil action against a speech-language pathologist or other professional regulated under this title 12. A person or the director shall not use the records or documents unless used by the director to determine whether a speech-language pathologist is maintaining continuing professional competency to engage in the profession.    As used in this section, “continuing professional competency” means the ongoing ability of a speech-language pathologist to learn, integrate, and apply the knowledge, skill, and judgment to practice as a speech-language pathologist according to generally accepted standards and professional ethical standards.      History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1596, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-107 as it existed prior to 2019.