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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-210 - Scope of part 2 - exclusions

(1)
This part 2 does not prohibit:
(a)
Practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist assistant from another state or country whose employment requires the physical therapist assistant to accompany and care for a patient temporarily residing in this state, but the physical therapist assistant shall not provide physical therapy services for another individual, nor shall the person represent or hold himself or herself out as a physical therapist assistant certified to practice in this state;
(b)
The administration of massage, external baths, or exercise that is not a part of a physical therapy regimen;
(c)
A 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;
(d)
Practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist assistant from another state or country for the purpose of participating in an educational program of not more than sixteen weeks' duration;
(e)
The practice of a physical therapist assistant licensed, certified, or registered in this or any other state or territory of the United States who is employed by the United States government or a bureau, division, or agency thereof while within the course and scope of the physical therapist assistant's duties; or
(f)
The performance of noninvasive debridement, such as autolytic and enzymatic debridement treatment.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-209
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315,§ 13, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 635, §34, effective July 1. L. 2018: (1)(d) and (1)(e) amended and (1)(f) added, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1902, § 13, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-209 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-212 - Disciplinary actions

(1)
(a)
The board, in accordance with article
4
of title
24
and section
12-20-403
, may take disciplinary or other action as specified in section
12-20-404
or impose public censure if the board or the board's designee determines after notice and the opportunity for a hearing that the certified physical therapist assistant has committed an act specified in section
12-285-211
.
(b)
In the case of a deliberate and willful violation of this part 2 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
.
(2)
The board may send a letter of admonition to a certified physical therapist assistant under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section
12-20-404(4)
.
(3)
In a disciplinary order that allows a certified physical therapist assistant to continue to practice, the board may impose upon the certified physical therapist assistant conditions that the board deems appropriate to ensure that the certified physical therapist assistant is physically, mentally, and professionally qualified to practice in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. The conditions may include the following:
(a)
Examination of the certified physical therapist assistant to determine his or her mental or physical condition, as provided in section
12-285-214
, or to determine professional qualifications;
(b)
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;
(c)
A review or supervision of a certified physical therapist assistant's practice that the board finds necessary to identify and correct deficiencies therein; or
(d)
Restrictions upon the nature and scope of practice to ensure that the certified physical therapist assistant does not practice beyond the limits of the certified physical therapist assistant's capabilities.
(4)
The board may send a confidential letter of concern to a certified physical therapist assistant under the circumstances specified in section
12-20-404(5)
.
(5)
The board may take disciplinary action against a certified physical therapist assistant for failure to comply with any of the conditions imposed by the board under subsection (3) of this section.
(6)
The two-year waiting period specified in section
12-20-404(3)
applies to a person whose certification as a physical therapist assistant is revoked by any other legally qualified board or regulatory entity.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-211
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-211 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-213 - Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review

(1)
The board may commence a proceeding for the discipline of a physical therapist assistant in accordance with section
12-20-403
when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that a physical therapist assistant has committed an act enumerated in section
12-285-211
.
(2)
In a proceeding held under this section, the board may accept as prima facie evidence of grounds for disciplinary action any disciplinary action taken against a physical therapist assistant from another jurisdiction if the violation that prompted the disciplinary action in that jurisdiction would be grounds for disciplinary action under this part 2.
(3)
(a)
The board may investigate potential grounds for disciplinary action upon its own motion or when the board is informed of dismissal of a person certified under this part 2 if the dismissal was for a matter constituting a violation of this part 2.
(b)
A person who supervises a physical therapist assistant shall report to the board when the physical therapist assistant has been dismissed because of incompetence or failure to comply with this part 2. A certified physical therapist assistant who is aware that another person is violating this part 2 shall report the violation to the board.
(4)
The board may keep any investigation authorized under this part 2 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 certified physical therapist assistant.
(5)
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 part 2 in accordance with section
12-20-403
.
(6)
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
.
(7)
The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-212
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-212 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-214 - Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants

(1)
If the board has reasonable cause to believe that a certified physical therapist assistant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the board may require the certified physical therapist assistant to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the board. If the certified physical therapist assistant refuses to undergo the mental or physical examination, unless due to circumstances beyond the certified physical therapist assistant's control, the board may suspend the certified physical therapist assistant's certification until the results of the examination are known and the board has made a determination of the certified physical therapist assistant's fitness to practice. The board shall proceed with an order for examination and determination in a timely manner.
(2)
An order issued to a certified physical therapist assistant 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 certified physical therapist assistant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For the purposes of a disciplinary proceeding authorized by this part 2, the certified physical therapist assistant 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.
(3)
The certified physical therapist assistant may submit to the board testimony or examination reports from a health-care provider chosen by the certified physical therapist assistant pertaining to the condition that the board has alleged may preclude the certified physical therapist assistant from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. The board may consider the testimony or examination reports in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports of the health-care provider designated by the board.
(4)
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.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-213
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-213 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-215 - Confidential agreements

Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this part 2.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-214
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263,§ 75, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 643, §34, effective July 1. L. 2017: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1281, § 75, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-214 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-216 - Reports by insurance companies

(1)
(a)
Each insurance company licensed to do business in this state and engaged in the writing of malpractice insurance for physical therapist assistants shall send to the board information about any malpractice claim that involves a physical therapist assistant and is settled or in which judgment is rendered against the insured.
(b)
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.
(2)
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.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-215
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-215 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-217 - Unauthorized practice - penalties

Any person who violates section
12-285-202
or
12-285-203
without an active certification issued under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(d)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-216
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-216 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-218 - Violation - fines

Notwithstanding section
12-285-217
, the board may assess a fine for a violation of this part 2 or a rule adopted under this part 2. The fine shall not be greater than one thousand dollars. All fines must be imposed in accordance with section
24-4-105
but are not a substitute or waiver of a criminal penalty.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-217
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-217 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-219 - 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 part 2 or section
12-20-407(1)(d)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-218
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-218 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-220 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Repeal of part - review of functions

This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, the functions of the board in regulating physical therapist assistants under this part 2 are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-221
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315, § 2, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 645, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1897, § 2, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-221 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 2 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-201 — 12-285-220) › Section 12-285-220 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Repeal of part - review of functions

This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2035. Before the repeal, the functions of the board in regulating physical therapist assistants under this part 2 are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 421,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-221
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315, § 2, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 645, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1897, § 2, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-221 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 421, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-101 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
,
20
, and
30
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 290.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-102 - Definitions

As used in this article 290, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the Colorado podiatry board established pursuant to section
12-290-105
.
(2)
"Podiatric physician" or "podiatrist" means any person who practices podiatry.
(3)
(a)
"Practice of podiatry" or "podiatric medicine" means:
(I)
Holding out one's self to the public as being able to treat, prescribe for, palliate, correct, or prevent any disease, ailment, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition of the human toe, foot, ankle, tendons that insert into the foot, and soft tissue below the mid-calf, by the use of any medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, or electrical treatment, including complications thereof consistent with the scope of practice;
(II)
Suggesting, recommending, prescribing, or administering any podiatric form of treatment, operation, or healing for the intended palliation, relief, or cure of any disease, ailment, injury, condition, or defect of the human toe, foot, ankle, tendons that insert into the foot, and soft tissue wounds below the mid-calf, including complications thereof consistent with the scope of practice; and
(III)
Maintaining an office or other place for the purpose of examining and treating persons afflicted with disease, injury, or defect of the human toe, foot, ankle, tendons that insert into the foot, and soft tissue wounds below the mid-calf, including the complications thereof consistent with the scope of practice.
(b)
The "practice of podiatry" does not include the amputation of the foot or the administration of an anesthetic other than a local anesthetic.
(c)
A podiatrist may only treat a soft tissue wound below the mid-calf if the patient is being treated by a physician for his or her underlying medical condition or if the podiatrist refers the patient to a physician for further treatment of the underlying medical condition.
(4)
"Soft tissue wound" means a lesion to the musculoskeletal junction that include dermal and sub-dermal tissue that do not involve bone removal or repair or muscle transfer.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 43: p. 427, § 2. L. 47: p. 654, § 1. CSA: C. 109, § 26(2). CRS 53: § 91-2-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 91-2-2. L. 67: p. 246, § 2. L. 73: p. 1023, § 1. L. 79: (2) repealed and (8.5) and (8.7) added, pp. 483, 486, §§ 1, 12, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section R&RE, p. 485, § 2, effective July 1. L. 90: (3) R&RE, p. 805, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2010: (3) amended and (4) added, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2146, §3, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-103 - Podiatric surgery

(1)
Surgical procedures on the ankle below the level of the dermis may be performed by a podiatrist licensed before July 1, 2010, in this state who:
(a)
Is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization;
(b)
Is performing surgery under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatrist certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization; except that, if the supervising podiatrist is licensed on or after July 1, 2010, the supervising podiatrist shall be certified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery or foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization; or
(c)
Is performing surgery under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or its successor organization or by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery or its successor organization.
(2)
Surgical procedures on the ankle below the level of the dermis may be performed by a podiatrist licensed on or after July 1, 2010, in this state who:
(a)
Is certified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery or foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization;
(b)
Is performing surgery under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatrist certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization; except that, if the supervising podiatrist is licensed on or after July 1, 2010, the supervising podiatrist shall be certified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery or foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or its successor organization;
(c)
Is performing surgery under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or its successor organization or by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery or its successor organization; or
(d)
Has completed a three-year surgical residency approved by the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-101.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 90: Entire section added, p. 806, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2147, §4, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-101.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-104 - Podiatry license required - professional liability insurance required - exceptions - rules

(1)
(a)
It is unlawful for any person to practice podiatry within the state of Colorado who does not hold a license to practice medicine issued by the Colorado medical board pursuant to article
240
of this title 12 or a license to practice podiatry issued by the Colorado podiatry board as provided by this article 290.
(b)
A person serving in an approved residency program must obtain a podiatry training license issued by the Colorado podiatry board pursuant to section
12-290-110
. As used in this subsection (1)(b), an "approved residency" is a residency in a hospital conforming to the minimum standards for residency training established or approved by the Colorado podiatry board, which has the authority, upon its own investigation, to approve any residency.
(2)
It is unlawful for any person to practice podiatry within the state of Colorado unless the person purchases and maintains professional liability insurance as follows:
(a)
If the person performs surgical procedures, professional liability insurance shall be maintained in an amount not less than one million dollars per claim and three million dollars per year for all claims.
(b)
The Colorado podiatry board shall by rule establish financial responsibility standards for podiatrists who do not perform podiatric surgical procedures and who sign an affidavit attesting to that fact. The board may determine that no professional liability insurance requirements apply to the persons or may impose standards that shall not in any event exceed those prescribed in subsection (2)(a) of this section.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-102
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 43: p. 427, § 1. CSA: C. 109, § 26(1). CRS 53: § 91-2-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 91-2-1. L. 67: p. 246, § 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 483, § 2, effective July 1. L. 82: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 11, effective April 2. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 486, § 3, effective July 1. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 219, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2010: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2148, §5, effective July 1; (1) amended, (HB 10-1260), ch. 403, p. 1979, §54, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-105 - Appointment of members of podiatry board - terms - review of functions - repeal of article

(1)
The Colorado podiatry board is hereby established. The governor shall appoint the members of the board. The board shall consist of four podiatrist members and one member from the public at large. The member from the public shall not be a licensed health-care professional or be employed by or benefit financially from the health-care industry. The terms of the members of the board shall be four years. The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. Members of the board shall remain in office until their successors are appointed.
(2)
The board shall elect biennially from its membership a president and a vice-president. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.
(3)
Members of the board shall be immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith as members of the board.
(4)
This article 290 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Before the repeal, the functions of the board are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 369,§ 10, eff. 10/1/2019.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-103
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 369,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
L. 43: p. 430, § 9. CSA: C. 109, § 26(9). CRS 53: § 91-2-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 91-2-9. L. 71: p. 1032, § 3. L. 73: p. 1024, § 3. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 483, § 3, effective July 1; entire section amended, p. 909, § 8, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 486, § 4, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 903, § 5, effective June 15. L. 91: (4) amended, p. 682, § 23, effective April 20. L. 95: (4)(b) amended, p. 220, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1) amended, p. 910, § 8, effective August 6. L. 2010: (1), (2), and (4)(b) amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2149, §6, effective July 1.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-32-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in SB 19-153. 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 July 1, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see SB 19-153, chapter 369, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-106 - Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules

(1)
The board shall regulate the practice of podiatry and is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
. The board exercises, subject to this article 290, the following powers, duties, and functions:
(a)
Adopt and from time to time revise rules pursuant to section
12-20-204
, including rules governing advertising by licensees to prevent the use of misleading, deceptive, or false advertising;
(b)
Examine, license, and renew licenses of duly qualified podiatric applicants;
(c)
Make investigations, hold hearings, including hearings upon complaints concerning disciplining podiatrists, and take evidence in accordance with section
12-20-403
in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the board;
(d)
Cause the prosecution of and seek injunctions in accordance with section
12-20-406
against all persons violating this article 290; and
(e)
Approve or refuse to approve podiatric colleges.
(2)
The authority granted the board under the provisions of this article 290 shall not be construed to authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between licensees or between a licensee and any other party.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§137, eff. 8/10/2022.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-32-104(1); and subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-32-104.5, as those sections existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-107 - Examination as to qualifications - rules

(1)
Every person desiring to practice podiatry in this state shall be examined as to the person's qualifications, except as otherwise provided in this article 290. Each applicant shall submit, in a manner approved by the board, an application containing satisfactory proof that the applicant:
(a)
Is at least twenty-one years of age;
(b)
Is a graduate of a school of podiatry at which not less than a two-year prepodiatry course and a four-year course of podiatry is required and that is recognized and approved by the board;
(c)
Has completed one year of a residency program approved by the board as established by rules promulgated by the board;
(c.5)
Has passed an examination approved by the board as established by rules promulgated by the board; and
(d)
In the two years immediately preceding the date the application is received by the board, has been enrolled in podiatric medical school or in a residency program, has passed the national examination, has been engaged in the active practice of podiatry as defined by the board, or can otherwise demonstrate competency as determined by the board.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 369,§ 11, eff. 10/1/2019.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-105
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 43: p. 428, § 3. L. 47: p. 655, § 2. CSA: C. 109, § 26(3). CRS 53: § 91-2-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 91-2-3. L. 73: pp. 526, 1023, §§ 52, 2. L. 76: (2) amended, p. 411, § 2, effective July 1. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 484, § 4, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 488, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1) amended and (3) added, p. 107, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2003: (1)(c) amended, p. 910, § 9, effective August 6. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2149, §8, effective July 1.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-32-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in SB 19-153. 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 July 1, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see SB 19-153, chapter 369, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-109 - Volunteer podiatrist license

(1)
Any person licensed to practice podiatry pursuant to this article 290 may apply to the board for volunteer licensure status. The application shall be in the form and manner designated by the board. The board may grant volunteer licensure status by issuing a volunteer license, or the board may deny the application if the licensee has been disciplined for any of the causes set forth in section
12-290-108
.
(2)
Any person applying for a license under this section shall:
(a)
Attest that, after a date certain, the applicant no longer earns income as a podiatrist;
(b)
Pay the license fee authorized by section
12-20-105
. The volunteer podiatrist license fee shall be reduced from the license fee.
(c)
Maintain liability insurance as provided in section
12-290-104
.
(3)
The volunteer status of a licensee shall be plainly indicated on the face of any volunteer license issued pursuant to this section.
(4)
The board is authorized to conduct disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section
12-290-113
against any person licensed under this section for an act committed while the person was licensed pursuant to this section.
(5)
Any person licensed under this section may apply to the board for a return to active licensure status by filing an application in the form and manner designated by the board. The board may approve the application and issue a license to practice podiatry or may deny the application if the licensee has been disciplined for or engaged in any of the activities set forth in section
12-290-108
.
(6)
A podiatrist with a volunteer license shall only provide podiatry services if the services are performed on a limited basis for no fee or other compensation.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-107.2
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 2010: Entire section added, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2152, §11, effective July 1. L. 2011: (2)(b) amended, (HB 11-1303), ch. 264, p. 1150, §10, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-107.2 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-110 - Podiatry training license

(1)
The board shall issue a podiatry training license to an applicant who has:
(a)
Graduated from a podiatric medical school approved by the board;
(b)
Passed the part I and part II examinations by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners or its successor organization; and
(c)
Been accepted into a podiatric residency program in Colorado.
(2)
At least thirty days prior to the date the applicant begins the residency program, the applicant shall submit a statement to the board from the residency director of an approved residency program in Colorado that states the applicant meets the necessary qualifications and that the residency program accepts responsibility for the applicant's training while in the program.
(3)
Where feasible, the applicant shall submit a completed application, on a form approved by the board, on or before the date on which the applicant begins the approved residency. A podiatry training license granted pursuant to this section shall expire if a completed application is not received by the board within sixty days after the applicant begins the approved residency.
(4)
The board may refuse to issue a podiatric training license to an applicant who does not have the necessary qualifications, who has engaged in unprofessional conduct pursuant to section
12-290-108
, or who has been disciplined by a licensing board in another jurisdiction.
(5)
A person with a podiatric training license shall practice podiatry only under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist or a physician licensed to practice medicine within the residency program. A person with a podiatry training license shall not delegate podiatric or medical services to a person who is not licensed to practice podiatry or medicine and shall not have the authority to collaborate with physician assistants.
(6)
The podiatry training license shall not be renewed and shall expire:
(a)
No later than three years after the date the license is issued;
(b)
If the training licensee is no longer participating in the residency program; or
(c)
When the training licensee receives a license to practice podiatry pursuant to section
12-290-108
.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 114,§ 8, eff. 8/7/2023.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-107.4
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-107.4 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Ch. 114, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-111 - Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients - limits on prescriptions

(1)
A podiatrist licensed under this article 290 may advise the podiatrist's patients of their option to have the symptom or purpose for which a prescription is being issued included on the prescription order.
(2)
A podiatrist's failure to advise a patient under subsection (1) of this section shall not be grounds for any disciplinary action against the podiatrist's professional license issued under this article 290. Failure to advise a patient pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not be grounds for any civil action against a podiatrist in a negligence or tort action, nor shall the failure be evidence in any civil action against a podiatrist.
(3)
A podiatrist is subject to the limitations on prescriptions specified in section
12-30-109
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 364,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2021.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-107.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 86,§ 1, eff. 8/2/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 221,§ 1, eff. 5/21/2018.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-32-107.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in SB 19-079. 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 August 2, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see SB 19-079, chapter 86, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1276, see section 1 of chapter 364, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-112 - Licensure by endorsement

The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of podiatry in this state to any applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126,§ 42, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-108
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 43: p. 430, § 7. L. 47: p. 656, § 4. CSA: C. 109, § 26(7). CRS 53: § 91-2-7. L. 55: p. 596, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 91-2-7. L. 79: (2) amended, p. 485, § 7, effective July 1. L. 83: (1)(b) to (1)(f) amended, p. 529, § 2, effective June 10. L. 85: IP(1) amended, p. 490, § 8, effective July 1. L. 90: Entire section R&RE, p. 808, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2010: (1) and (3) amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2153, §12, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-114 - Reconsideration and review of action of board

(1)
The board, on its own motion or upon application in accordance with section
12-20-404(3)
, at any time after the refusal to grant a license, the imposition of any discipline as provided in section
12-290-113
, or the ordering of probation as provided in section
12-20-404(1)(b)
, may reconsider its prior action and grant, reinstate, or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
(2)
Upon the receipt of the application, it may be forwarded to the attorney general for investigation as may be deemed necessary. A copy of the application and the report of investigation shall be forwarded to the board, which shall consider the same and report its findings and conclusions. The proceedings shall be governed by the applicable provisions governing formal hearings in disciplinary proceedings. The attorney general may present evidence bearing upon the matters in issue, and the burden shall be upon the applicant seeking reinstatement to establish the averments in the application as specified in section
24-4-105(7)
. No application for reinstatement or for modification of a prior order shall be accepted unless the applicant deposits with the board all amounts unpaid under any prior order of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-108.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 494, § 9, effective July 1. L. 86: (1) amended, p. 1216, § 7, effective May 20. L. 90: (1) amended and (3) added, p. 809, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2010: (2) amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2156, §15, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-108.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-115 - Judicial review

Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-108.7
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-108.7 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-117 - Use of physician assistants - collaboration requirements - rules

(1)
A physician assistant licensed pursuant to article
240
of this title 12 may perform acts that constitute the practice of podiatry to the extent and in the manner authorized by rules promulgated by the board. The acts shall be consistent with sound practices of podiatry. All prescriptions issued by a physician assistant must include the physician assistant's name, the name and address of the health facility, and, if the health facility is a multispecialty organization, the name and address of the specialty clinic within the health facility where the physician assistant is practicing. The dispensing of prescription medication by a physician assistant is subject to section
12-280-120 (6)
.
(2)
Prior to practicing podiatry, a physician assistant must enter into a collaborative agreement with a licensed podiatrist.
(3)
The provisions of sections
12-240-107 (6)
,
12-240-113
, and
12-240-114.5
governing physician assistants under the "Colorado Medical Practice Act" apply to physician assistants under this section.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 114,§ 9, eff. 8/7/2023.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-109.3
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 204, § 7, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 90: Entire section added, p. 809, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1) amended, p. 176, § 1, effective August 8. L. 2010: (1) amended, (HB 10 -1224), ch. 420, p. 2157, § 17, effective July 1; (1) and (3) amended, (HB 10 -1260), ch. 403, p. 1979, § 55, effective July 1. L. 2011: (3) amended, (HB 11 -1303), ch. 264, p. 1150, § 11, effective August 10. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1311), ch. 281, p. 1611, § 14, effective July 1. L. 2016: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 16-158), ch. 204, p. 723, § 7, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-109.3 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Ch. 114, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-120 - Injunctive proceedings

The board may seek injunctive relief in accordance with section
12-20-406
, but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active podiatry license from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 290.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-113
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 290 - PODIATRISTS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-290-101 — 12-290-124) › Section 12-290-121 - Duplicates of license

The board is authorized to issue a duplicate license to any person to whom a license to practice podiatry in this state has been issued, upon application, properly verified by oath, establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the original license has been lost or destroyed and upon payment to the board of a fee to be determined by rule adopted by the board. No person shall be entitled to a duplicate license unless the person is a licensee in good standing.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-32-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 498, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1224), ch. 420, p. 2159, §20, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-32-114 as it existed prior to 2019.