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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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-108 - Limitations on authority

(1)
Nothing in this article 285 authorizes a physical therapist to perform any of the following acts:
(a)
Practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by the provisions of this article 285; or
(b)
Use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials for therapeutic purposes; the use of electricity for surgical purposes; or the diagnosis of disease.
(2)
Nothing in this section prevents a physical therapist from making a physical therapy diagnosis within the physical therapist's scope of practice.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-105
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315,§ 7, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1646, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: IP(1) and (1)(b) amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 613, §8, effective July 1. L. 2018: (2) added, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1899, § 7, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-105 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-109 - License required

Except as otherwise provided by this article 285, any person who practices physical therapy or who represents himself or herself as being able to practice physical therapy in this state must possess a valid license under this article 285.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-106
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1646, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 613, §9, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-106 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-110 - Licensure by examination

(1)
Every applicant for a license by examination shall:
(a)
Successfully complete a physical therapy program:
(I)
That is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; or
(II)
That the board has determined to be substantially equivalent. The general assembly intends that this determination be liberally construed to ensure qualified applicants seeking licensure under this article 285 the right to take the qualifying examination. The general assembly does not intend for technical barriers to be used to deny applicants the right to take the examination.
(b)
Pass a written examination that is:
(I)
Approved by the board; and
(II)
A national examination accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency;
(c)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(d)
Pay a fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
The board may refuse to permit an applicant to take the examination if the application is incomplete, the applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination, or the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-120
.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the board may deny the license if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-120
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 316,§ 22, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1647, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (2)(b) amended, p. 1251, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 613, §10, effective July 1. L. 2013: IP(1)(b) amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1669, § 22, effective August 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-107 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-111 - Provisional license - fee

(1)
The board may issue a provisional license to practice as a physical therapist to a person who:
(a)
Submits an application and pays a fee as determined by the director; and
(b)
Successfully completes a physical therapy program that meets the educational requirements in section
12-285-110(1)(a)
.
(2)
A person who holds a provisional license may only practice under the supervision of a physical therapist actively licensed in this state.
(3)
A provisional license issued pursuant to this section expires no later than one hundred twenty days after the date it was issued. A provisional license may only be issued one time and is not subject to section
12-285-114
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-107.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2014 Ch. 310,§ 1, eff. 5/31/2014.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-107.5 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-112 - Licensure by endorsement

An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 40, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-109
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 316, § 23, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1648, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (3)(b) and IP(3)(c) amended, p. 1252, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2010: (3)(c) amended, (HB 10 -1175), ch. 46, p. 175, § 6, effective 7/1/2011. L. 2011: (1)(a), (2), IP(3), (3)(c)(I), (4), and (5) amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, pp. 614, 615, §§ 11, 12, effective July 1. L. 2013: (3)(a) amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1669, § 23, effective August 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-109 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-113 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Licensing of foreign-trained applicants

(1)
Every foreign-trained applicant for licensing shall:
(a)
Have received education and training in physical therapy substantially equivalent to the education and training required at accredited physical therapy programs in the United States;
(b)
Possess an active, valid license in good standing or other authorization to practice physical therapy from an appropriate authority in the country where the foreign-trained applicant is practicing or has practiced;
(c)
Pass a written examination approved by the board in accordance with section
12-285-110 (1)(b)
;
(d)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(e)
Pay an application fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
Upon receipt of all documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be licensed.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the board may deny the application if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-120
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1650, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1)(a) amended, p. 1252, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2011: IP(1), (1)(c), (2), and (3) amended, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 615, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-111 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-113 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Licensing of internationally-educated applicants

(1)
Every applicant for licensing who is educated by a program that is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a comparable organization, as determined by the board, shall:
(a)
Have received education and training in physical therapy substantially equivalent to the education and training required at accredited physical therapy programs in the United States;
(b)
Possess an active, valid license in good standing or other authorization to practice physical therapy from an appropriate authority in the country where the applicant is practicing or has practiced;
(c)
Pass a written examination approved by the board in accordance with section
12-285-110 (1)(b)
;
(d)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(e)
Pay an application fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
Upon receipt of all documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be licensed.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the board may deny the application if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-120
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 421,§ 7, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1650, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1)(a) amended, p. 1252, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2011: IP(1), (1)(c), (2), and (3) amended, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 615, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-111 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-114 - Expiration and renewal of licenses

Licenses issued pursuant to this article 285 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
. A person whose license has expired is subject to the penalties provided in this article 285 and section
12-20-202(1)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1650, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (2), (4), and (5) amended, p. 1253, § 7, effective July 1. L. 2004: (4) and (5) amended, p. 1843, § 91, effective August 4. L. 2011: Entire section R&RE, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 616, §14, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-112 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 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.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-112.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-112.5 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-118 - Professional liability insurance required - rules

(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
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
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-114.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-114.5 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-121 - Protection of medical records - licensee's obligations - verification of compliance - rules

(1)
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:
(a)
The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records;
(b)
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
(c)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
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.
(4)
The board may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement this section.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-115.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-115.5 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-123 - Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review

(1)
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
.
(2)
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.
(3)
(a)
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.
(b)
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.
(4)
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.
(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 article 285 in accordance with section
12-20-403(3)
.
(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. §
12-41-117
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1656, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2004: (4), (5), and (7) amended and (10) added, p. 1844, § 93, effective August 4. L. 2006: (11) to (15) added, p. 808, § 37, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) to (3), (5), (6), (7)(a), (8) to (10), (11)(a), and (12) to (14) amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 623, §22, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-117 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-124 - Mental and physical examination of licensees

(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
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.
(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. §
12-41-118
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1658, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 626, §23, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-118 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-125 - Confidential agreements

Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 285.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-118.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263,§ 73, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 2011: Entire section added, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 627, §24, effective July 1. L. 2017: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1280, § 73, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-118.5 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 285 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-220) › Part 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-126 - Professional review committees - immunity

(1)
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:
(a)
The board;
(b)
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
(c)
A hospital licensed pursuant to part 1 of article
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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
.
(2)
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.
(3)
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
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-119
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1659, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1)(c) amended, p. 703, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 1845, § 94, effective August 4. L. 2011: (1)(a), (2), and (3) amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 627, §25, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-119 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-127 - 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 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.
(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. §
12-41-120
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1659, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 628, §26, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-120 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 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)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-121
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1660, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 1480, § 84, effective October 1. L. 2006: (1) repealed and (2) to (4) amended, p. 91, §§ 42, 41, effective August 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-121 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 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.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-122
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1661, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 628, §27, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-122 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 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)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-123
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1661, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 628, §28, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-123 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-132 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] 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
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-130
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315, § 1, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1666, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1) and (2)(a) amended, p. 1256, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 610, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2018: (1) repealed and (2) amended, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1897, § 1, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-130 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 1 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-285-101 — 12-285-132) › Section 12-285-132 - [Effective 8/7/2024] 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, 2035. Before the repeal, the licensing functions of the board are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 421,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-130
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 315, § 1, eff. 9/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article R&RE, p. 1666, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1) and (2)(a) amended, p. 1256, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (SB 11 -169), ch. 172, p. 610, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2018: (1) repealed and (2) amended, (HB 18-1155), ch. 315, p. 1897, § 1, effective September 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-130 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 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 12-285-201 - Additional board authority - rules

(1)
In addition to all other powers and duties given to the board by law, the board may:
(a)
Certify physical therapist assistants to practice;
(b)
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
;
(c)
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;
(d)
Establish fines under section
12-285-129
.
(2)
The board may promulgate rules pursuant to section
12-20-204
to implement, administer, and enforce this part 2.
(3)
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.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
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.
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 12-285-202 - 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.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-202
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-202 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 12-285-203 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Limitations on authority

(1)
Nothing in this part 2 authorizes a physical therapist assistant to perform any of the following acts:
(a)
Practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by this part 2; or
(b)
Use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials for therapeutic purposes, use of electricity for surgical purposes, or diagnosis of disease.
(2)
A physical therapist assistant shall not practice physical therapy unless the assistant works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-203
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-203 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 12-285-203 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Limitations on authority

(1)
Nothing in this part 2 authorizes a physical therapist assistant to perform any of the following acts:
(a)
Practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by this part 2; or
(b)
Use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials for therapeutic purposes, use of electricity for surgical purposes, or diagnosis of disease.
(2)
A physical therapist assistant shall not practice physical therapy unless the assistant works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
(3)
A physical therapist assistant:
(a)
Shall not perform sharp wound debridement;
(b)
May perform general wound care and nonsharp debridement, including mechanical, autolytic, enzymatic, and maggot, under the supervision of a physical therapist when debridement is consistent with the scope of physical therapy practice.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 421,§ 9, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-203
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-203 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 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 12-285-204 - Certification required

Effective June 1, 2012, except as otherwise provided by this part 2, a person who practices as a physical therapist assistant or who represents himself or herself as being able to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state must possess a valid certification issued by the board under this part 2 and rules adopted under this part 2.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-204
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-204 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 12-285-205 - Certification by examination

(1)
Every applicant for a certification by examination shall:
(a)
(I)
Have successfully completed a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or any comparable organization as determined by the board; or
(II)
Qualify to take the physical therapy examination established under section
12-285-110
;
(b)
Pass a written examination that is:
(I)
Approved by the board; and
(II)
A national examination accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency;
(c)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(d)
Pay a fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
The board may refuse to permit an applicant to take the examination if the application is incomplete or indicates that the applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination, or if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-211
.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a certification to the applicant; except that the board may deny certification if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-211
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-205
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-205 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 12-285-206 - Certification by endorsement

An applicant may obtain certification by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126,§ 41, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-206
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 634, §34, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-206 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 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 12-285-207 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Certification of foreign-trained applicants

(1)
Every foreign-trained applicant for certification shall:
(a)
Have received education and training as a physical therapist assistant that is substantially equivalent to the education and training required by accredited physical therapist assistant programs in the United States;
(b)
Possess an active, valid license, certification, or registration in good standing or other authorization to practice as a physical therapist assistant from an appropriate authority in the country where the foreign-trained applicant is practicing or has practiced;
(c)
Pass a written examination approved by the board in accordance with section
12-285-205 (1)(b)
;
(d)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(e)
Pay an application fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
Upon receipt of all documents and the fee required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be certified.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a certification to the applicant; except that the board may deny the application if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-211
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-207
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-207 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 12-285-207 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Certification of internationally-educated applicants

(1)
Every applicant for certification who is educated by a program that is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a comparable organization, as determined by the board, shall:
(a)
Have received education and training as a physical therapist assistant that is substantially equivalent to the education and training required by accredited physical therapist assistant programs in the United States;
(b)
Possess an active, valid license, certification, or registration in good standing or other authorization to practice as a physical therapist assistant from an appropriate authority in the country where the applicant is practicing or has practiced;
(c)
Pass a written examination approved by the board in accordance with section
12-285-205 (1)(b)
;
(d)
Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and
(e)
Pay an application fee in an amount determined by the director.
(2)
Upon receipt of all documents and the fee required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be certified.
(3)
When the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a certification to the applicant; except that the board may deny the application if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-285-211
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 421,§ 10, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-207
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-207 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 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 12-285-208 - Expiration and renewal of certification

Certifications issued pursuant to this part 2 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
. A person whose certification has expired is subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 and section
12-20-202(1)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-41-208
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-41-208 as it existed prior to 2019.