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CO Code § 12-265-120 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 265 - Nursing Home Administrators|§ 12-265-120. Injunctive Proceedings

 The board may seek injunctive relief through the attorney general or the district attorney in accordance with section 12-20-406 , but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active nursing home administrator's license from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 265. In any action taken pursuant to this section, the court shall not require the board to post a bond.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1391, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-39-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-265-121 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 265 - Nursing Home Administrators|§ 12-265-121. Administration of Nursing Homes Relying on Treatment by Spiritual Means

 A person who serves as an administrator of a nursing home conducted exclusively for persons who rely upon treatment by spiritual means alone, through prayer in accordance with the creed or tenets of a church or religious denomination, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article 265.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1391, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-39-119 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-265-122 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 265 - Nursing Home Administrators|§ 12-265-122. Records

 The board shall keep formal records of all complaints it receives and of the final disposition of the complaints. The board shall be responsible for implementing a tracking system to facilitate the retrieval of the records.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1391, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-39-120 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-265-123 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 265 - Nursing Home Administrators|§ 12-265-123. Repeal of Article - Review of Functions

 This article 265 is repealed, effective September 1, 2023. 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. 1391, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-39-121 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-270-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-101. Short Title

 The short title of this article 270 is the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act”.   History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 12, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-101 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-102. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:   Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction;    Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life;    Occupational therapy practice consists of client management, which includes occupational therapy diagnosis and prognosis to optimize occupational performance;    Occupational therapy includes contributions to public health services that are intended to improve the health of the public;    The professional scope of occupational therapy practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and change in societal needs; and    This article 270 is necessary to:   Safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; and    Protect the public from incompetent, unethical, or unauthorized persons.          The general assembly further determines that it is the purpose of this article 270 to regulate persons who are representing themselves as occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants and who are performing services that constitute occupational therapy.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 12, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-102 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 270.   History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 13, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-103 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-105. Use of Titles Restricted

  Only a person licensed as an occupational therapist in this state or who is a legally qualified occupational therapist from another state or country providing services on behalf of a temporarily absent occupational therapist licensed in this state, in accordance with section 12-270-110 (1)(e), may use the title “occupational therapist licensed”, “licensed occupational therapist”, “occupational therapist”, “doctor of occupational therapy”, or “occupational therapy consultant”; use the abbreviation “O.T.”, “M.O.T.”, “O.T.D.”, “O.T.R.”, “O.T./L.”, “M.O.T./L.”, “O.T.D./L.”, or “O.T.R./L.”; or use any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is an occupational therapist.    Only a person licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in this state may use the title “occupational therapy assistant”, “occupational therapy assistant licensed”, or “licensed occupational therapy assistant”; use the abbreviation “O.T.A.”, “O.T.A./L.”, “C.O.T.A.”, or “C.O.T.A./L.”; or use any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures indicating that the person is an occupational therapy assistant.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 17, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-40.5-105 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-106. License Required - Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapy Assistants

  Except as otherwise provided in this article 270, a person shall not practice occupational therapy or represent that the person may practice occupational therapy in this state without possessing a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 270 and rules adopted pursuant to this article 270.    Except as otherwise provided in this article 270, a person shall not practice as an occupational therapy assistant or represent that the person may practice as an occupational therapy assistant in this state without possessing a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 270 and any rules adopted under this article 270.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 18, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-106 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-107. Licensure of Occupational Therapists - Qualifications - Application - Rules

  Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist must have:   Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapists that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or another program accredited thereby and approved by the director; and    Successfully completed a minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. The minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience for an occupational therapist must:   Meet the accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or any successor organization; or    Satisfy the accreditation standards for minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation.          Examination. Each applicant must pass a nationally recognized examination, approved by the director, that measures the minimum level of competence necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.    Application. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the applicant may apply for licensure upon payment of a fee in an amount determined by the director. The director shall designate the form and manner of the application.    Licensure. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the director shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the director may deny a license if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-270-114.    Licensure by endorsement. An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.    License renewal. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 270 and section 12-20-202 (1).     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 18, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-107 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-108. Licensure of Occupational Therapy Assistants - Qualifications - Application - Rules

  Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant must have:   Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or another program accredited thereby and approved by the director; and    Successfully completed a minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. The minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience for an occupational therapy assistant must:   Meet the accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or any successor organization; or    Satisfy the accreditation standards for minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation.          Examination. Each applicant must pass a nationally recognized examination, approved by the director, that measures the minimum level of competence necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.    Application. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the applicant may apply for licensure upon payment of a fee in an amount determined by the director. The director shall designate the form and manner of the application.    Licensure. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the director shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the director may deny a license if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-270-114.    Licensure by endorsement. An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.    License renewal. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 270 and section 12-20-202 (1).     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 19, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-108 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-108.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-108.5. Provisional License - Fee - Examination

  The director may issue a provisional license to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to an individual who:   Submits an application and pays a fee as determined by the director; and    Has successfully completed an occupational therapy program that meets the education and experiential requirements in section 12-270-107 for an occupational therapist or in section 12-270-108 for an occupational therapy assistant.         A provisional license may be issued only for the purpose of allowing a qualified applicant to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant until:   The applicant takes the next nationally recognized examination; or    The necessary data for licensure by endorsement is collected and ruled on by the director.       If an individual fails to pass the next nationally recognized examination during the individual's initial eligibility period, all privileges granted to the individual under this section automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of such failure, and such privileges may not be renewed.       A person who holds a provisional license may practice only under the supervision of an occupational therapist actively licensed in this state.    A provisional license issued pursuant to this section expires no later than sixty days after the date it was issued. A provisional license may be issued only once and is not subject to the provisions of section 12-270-107 or 12-270-108 concerning renewal.      History. Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1279), ch. 451, p. 2987, § 2, effective July 6.
CO Code § 12-270-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-109. Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

  An occupational therapy assistant may practice only under the supervision of an occupational therapist who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in this state. The occupational therapist is responsible for occupational therapy evaluation, appropriate reassessment, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge from occupational therapy services based on standard professional guidelines. Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant by an occupational therapist is a shared responsibility. The supervising occupational therapist and the supervised occupational therapy assistant have legal and ethical responsibility for ongoing management of supervision, including providing, requesting, giving, or obtaining supervision. The supervising occupational therapist shall determine the frequency, level, and nature of supervision with input from the occupational therapy assistant and shall base the supervision determination on a variety of factors, including the clients' required level of care, the treatment plan, and the experience and pertinent skills of the occupational therapy assistant.    The supervising occupational therapist shall supervise the occupational therapy assistant in a manner that ensures that the occupational therapy assistant:   Does not initiate or alter a treatment program without prior evaluation by and approval of the supervising occupational therapist;    Obtains prior approval of the supervising occupational therapist before making adjustments to a specific treatment procedure; and    Does not interpret data beyond the scope of the occupational therapy assistant's education and training.       An aide shall function only under the guidance, responsibility, and supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. The aide shall perform only specifically selected tasks for which the aide has been trained and has demonstrated competence to the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. The supervising occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall supervise the aide in a manner that ensures compliance with this subsection (3) and is subject to discipline under section 12-270-114 for failure to properly supervise an aide.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 20, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-109 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-110. Scope of Article - Exclusions

  This article 270 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of:   A person licensed or otherwise regulated 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;    A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in occupational therapy at an educational institution with an accredited occupational therapy 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 fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of section 12-270-107 (1) or 12-270-108 (1) if the experience constitutes a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirement of section 12-270-107 (1) or 12-270-108 (1) and the person acts under appropriate supervision;    A person fulfilling an occupational therapy doctoral capstone experience if the person acts under appropriate supervision; or    Occupational therapy in this state by any legally qualified occupational therapist from another state or country when providing services on behalf of a temporarily absent occupational therapist licensed in this state, so long as the unlicensed occupational therapist is acting in accordance with rules established by the director. The unlicensed practice must not be of more than four weeks' duration, and a person shall not undertake unlicensed practice more than once in any twelve-month period.        History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 21, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-110 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-111. Limitations on Authority

  Nothing in this article 270 authorizes an occupational therapist to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in section 12-240-107; optometry, as described in article 275 of this title 12; or any other form of healing except as authorized by this article 270.    Nothing in this section prevents an occupational therapist from making an occupational therapy diagnosis within the occupational therapist's scope of practice.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 21, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-111 as it existed prior to 2020.
CO Code § 12-270-112 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 270 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 12-270-112. Continuing Professional Competency - Definition

     Each occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice occupational therapy.    The director shall establish a continuing professional competency program that includes:   A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a licensee seeking to renew or reinstate a license;    Development, execution, and documentation of a learning plan based on the self-assessment described in subsection (1)(b)(I) of this section; 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 an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed pursuant to this article 270 need not retake the examination required by section 12-270-107 (2) or 12-270-108 (2), respectively, for initial licensure.          A licensee satisfies the continuing competency requirements of this section if the licensee meets the continuing professional competency requirements of an accrediting body or an entity that is approved by the director.      After the program is established, a licensee must satisfy the requirements of the program in order to renew or reinstate a license to practice occupational therapy.    The requirements of this section apply to individual occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, and nothing in this section requires a person who employs or contracts with an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant 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 an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, or other professional regulated under this title 12; and    May be used only by the director and only for the purpose of determining whether a licensee is maintaining continuing professional competency to engage in the profession.       As used in this section, “continuing professional competency” means the ongoing ability of a licensee to learn, integrate, and apply the knowledge, skill, and judgment to practice occupational therapy according to generally accepted standards and professional ethical standards.      History. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE,(SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 21, § 1, effective January 21.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-270-112 as it existed prior to 2020.