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CO Code § 12-285-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-115. Inactive License - Rules

 A physical therapist may request that the board inactivate or activate the physical therapist's license. The board shall promulgate rules governing the activation and inactivation of licenses. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board's rules may limit the applicability of statutory requirements for maintaining professional liability insurance and continuing professional competence for a licensee whose license is currently inactive. The board need not reactivate an inactive license if the physical therapist has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-285-120 . A physical therapist whose license is currently inactive shall not practice physical therapy.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1512, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-112.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-117 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-117. Scope of Article - Exclusions

  Nothing contained in this article 285 prohibits:   The practice of physical therapy by students enrolled in an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program and performing under the direct supervision of a physical therapist currently licensed in this state;    The practice of physical therapy in this state by any legally qualified physical therapist from another state or country whose employment requires the physical therapist to accompany and care for a patient temporarily residing in this state, but the physical therapist shall not provide physical therapy services for any other individuals nor shall the person represent or hold himself or herself out as a physical therapist licensed to practice in this state;    The administration of massage, external baths, or exercise that is not a part of a physical therapy regimen;    Any person registered, certified, or licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is registered, certified, or licensed;    The practice of physical therapy in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist from another state or country when providing services in the absence of a physical therapist licensed in this state, so long as the unlicensed physical therapist is acting in accordance with rules established by the board. A person shall not practice without a license under this subsection (1)(e) for more than four weeks' duration or more than once in any twelve-month period.    The practice of physical therapy in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist from another state or country for the purpose of participating in an educational program of not more than sixteen weeks' duration;    The provision of physical therapy services in this state by an individual from another country who is engaged in a physical therapy-related educational program if the program is sponsored by an institution, agency, or individual approved by the board, the program is under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed in this state, and the program does not exceed twelve consecutive months' duration without the specific approval of the board;    The practice of any physical therapist licensed in this state or any other state or territory of the United States who is employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while within the course and scope of the physical therapist's official duties.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1513, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-118 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-118. Professional Liability Insurance Required - Rules

  Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person shall not practice physical therapy unless the person purchases and maintains professional liability insurance of at least one million dollars per claim and at least three million dollars per year for all claims, unless the corporation that employs the physical therapist maintains the insurance required by section 12-285-131 if the insurance covers at least one million dollars per claim and at least three million dollars per year.    The board may by rule establish lesser financial responsibility standards for a class of physical therapists whose practice does not require the level of public protection established by subsection (1) of this section. The board shall not establish greater financial responsibility standards than those established in subsection (1) of this section.    This section does not apply to a physical therapist who is a public employee acting within the course and scope of the public employee's duties and who is granted immunity under the “Colorado Governmental Immunity Act”, article 10 of title 24.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1514, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-114.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-121 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-121. Protection of Medical Records - Licensee's Obligations - Verification of Compliance - Rules

  Each licensed physical therapist 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 licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide physical therapy care 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 occurs.       Upon initial licensure under this part 1 and upon renewal of a license, the applicant or licensee shall attest to the board that he or she has developed a plan in compliance with this section.    A licensee 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.    The board 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. 1518, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-115.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-122 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-122. Disciplinary Actions

     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 the licensee has committed an act specified in section 12-285-120.    In the case of a deliberate and willful violation of this article 285 or if the public health, safety, and welfare require emergency action, the board may take disciplinary action on an emergency basis under sections 24-4-104 and 24-4-105.       The board may send a letter of admonition to a licensee under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4).    In any disciplinary order that allows a physical therapist to continue to practice, the board may impose upon the licensee conditions the board deems appropriate to ensure that the physical therapist is physically, mentally, and professionally qualified to practice physical therapy in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. The conditions may include any or all of the following:   Examination of the physical therapist to determine his or her mental or physical condition, as provided in section 12-285-124, or to determine professional qualifications;    Any therapy, training, or education that the board believes necessary to correct deficiencies found either in a proceeding in compliance with section 24-34-106 or through an examination under subsection (3)(a) of this section;    A review or supervision of a licensee's practice that the board finds necessary to identify and correct deficiencies therein;    Restrictions upon the nature and scope of practice to ensure that the licensee does not practice beyond the limits of the licensee's capabilities.       The board may send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section 12-20-404 (5).    The board may take disciplinary action against a physical therapist for failure to comply with any of the conditions imposed by the board under subsection (3) of this section.    The two-year waiting period specified in section 12-20-404 (3) applies to a person whose license to practice physical therapy, or to practice any other health-care occupation, is revoked by any other legally qualified board or regulatory entity.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1519, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-123 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-123. Disciplinary Proceedings - Investigations - Judicial Review

  The board may commence a proceeding for the discipline of a licensee in accordance with section 12-20-403 when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has committed an act enumerated in section 12-285-120.    In any proceeding held under this section, the board may accept as prima facie evidence of grounds for disciplinary action any disciplinary action taken against a licensee from another jurisdiction if the violation that prompted the disciplinary action in that jurisdiction would be grounds for disciplinary action under this article 285.      The board may investigate potential grounds for disciplinary action upon its own motion or when the board is informed of the dismissal of a person licensed under this article 285 if the dismissal was for a matter constituting a violation of this article 285.    A person who supervises a physical therapist shall report to the board when the physical therapist has been dismissed because of incompetence in physical therapy or failure to comply with this article 285. A physical therapist who is aware that another physical therapist is violating this article 285 shall report the violation to the board.       The board may keep any investigation authorized under this article 285 closed until the results of the investigation are known and either the complaint is dismissed or notice of hearing and charges are served upon the licensee.    The board, through the department, may employ administrative law judges appointed pursuant to part 10 of article 30 of title 24, on a full-time or part-time basis, to conduct hearings under this article 285 in accordance with section 12-20-403 (3).    Final action of the board may be judicially reviewed in accordance with section 12-20-408, and judicial proceedings for the enforcement of an order of the board may be instituted in accordance with section 24-4-106.    The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.      History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1520, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-117 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-124 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-124. Mental and Physical Examination of Licensees

  If the board has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the board may require the licensee to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the board. If the licensee refuses to undergo a mental or physical examination, unless due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control, the board may suspend the licensee's license until the results of the examination are known and the board has made a determination of the licensee's fitness to practice. The board shall proceed with an order for examination and determination in a timely manner.    An order issued to a licensee under subsection (1) of this section to undergo a mental or physical examination must contain the basis of the board's reasonable cause to believe that the licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For the purposes of a disciplinary proceeding authorized by this article 285, the licensee is deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining health-care provider's testimony or examination reports on the ground that they are privileged communications.    The licensee may submit to the board testimony or examination reports from a health-care provider chosen by the licensee pertaining to the condition that the board has alleged may preclude the licensee from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. These may be considered by the board in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports of the health-care provider designated by the board.    A person shall not use the results of any mental or physical examination ordered by the board as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the board. The examination results are not public records and are not available to the public.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1523, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-125 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-125. Confidential Agreements

 Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 285.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1524, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-118.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-126 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-126. Professional Review Committees - Immunity

  A professional review committee may be established pursuant to this section to investigate the quality of care being given by a person licensed under this article 285. It shall include in its membership at least three persons licensed under this article 285, but the committee may be authorized to act only by:   The board;    A society or an association of physical therapists whose membership includes not less than one-third of the persons licensed pursuant to this article 285 and residing in this state if the licensee whose services are the subject of review is a member of the society or association; or    A hospital licensed pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 25 or certified pursuant to section 25-1.5-103 (1)(a)(II); except that the professional review committee shall include in its membership at least a two-thirds majority of persons licensed under this article 285. The review committee may function under the quality management provisions of section 25-3-109.       Any professional review committee established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall report to the board any adverse findings that would constitute a possible violation of this article 285.    In addition to the persons specified in section 12-20-402, a member of a professional review committee authorized by the board, a member of the committee's staff, a person acting as a witness or consultant to the committee, a witness testifying in a proceeding authorized under this article 285, and a person who lodges a complaint pursuant to this article 285 is granted the same immunity, and is subject to the same conditions for immunity, as specified in section 12-20-402.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1525, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-119 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-127 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-127. Reports by Insurance Companies

     Each insurance company licensed to do business in this state and engaged in the writing of malpractice insurance for physical therapists shall send to the board information about any malpractice claim that involves a physical therapist and is settled or in which judgment is rendered against the insured.    In addition, the insurance company shall submit supplementary reports containing the disposition of the claim to the board within ninety days after settlement or judgment.       Regardless of the disposition of any claim, the insurance company shall provide such information as the board finds reasonably necessary to conduct its own investigation and hearing.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1525, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-120 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-128 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-128. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

 Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice physical therapy without an active license issued under this article 285 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. 1526, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-121 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-129 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-129. Violation - Fines

 Notwithstanding section 12-285-128 , the board may assess a fine for a violation of this article 285 or any rule adopted under this article 285. The fine shall not be greater than one thousand dollars. All fines shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of section 24-4-105 , but shall not be considered a substitute or waiver of the criminal penalties.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1526, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-122 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-130 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-130. Injunctive Proceedings

 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 article 285 or section 12-20-407 (1)(a) .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1526, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-123 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-132 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 1 - Physical Therapists|§ 12-285-132. Repeal of Part - Review of Functions

 This part 1 and the licensing functions of the board as set forth in this part 1 are repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, the licensing functions of the board 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. 1530, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-130 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-201 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 2 - Physical Therapist Assistants|§ 12-285-201. Additional Board Authority - Rules

  In addition to all other powers and duties given to the board by law, the board may:   Certify physical therapist assistants to practice;    Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for certification, issue and renew the certifications authorized under this part 2, and take the disciplinary actions authorized under this part 2 and section 12-20-404;    Conduct hearings in accordance with section 12-20-403 upon charges for discipline of a certified physical therapist assistant and cause the prosecution and enjoinder, in accordance with section 12-20-406, of all persons violating this part 2;    Establish fines under section 12-285-129.       The board may promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204 to implement, administer, and enforce this part 2.    The authority granted to the board by this part 2 does not authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between physical therapist assistants or between a physical therapist assistant and another party.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1530, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-41-201 (1) ; subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-41-201 (3) ; and subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-41-219 , as those sections existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-285-202 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 285 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants|Part 2 - Physical Therapist Assistants|§ 12-285-202. Use of Titles Restricted

 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 terms “physical therapist assistant”, “certified physical therapist assistant”, or any letters or words that indicate that the person is a physical therapist assistant.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1531, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-41-202 as it existed prior to 2019.