C.R.S. Section 12-285-102
Legislative declaration


(1)

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(a)

The practice of physical therapy by any person who does not possess a valid license issued under this article 285 is inimical to the general public welfare. It is not, however, the intent of this article 285 to restrict the practice of any person duly licensed under other laws of this state from practicing within the person’s scope of competency and authority under those laws.

(b)

Physical therapy practice consists of patient and client management, which includes physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the life-span and also includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving the health of the population; and

(c)

The professional scope of physical therapy practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and change in societal needs.

Source: Section 12-285-102 — Legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑285‑101
Short title
12‑285‑102
Legislative declaration
12‑285‑103
Applicability of common provisions
12‑285‑104
Definitions
12‑285‑105
State physical therapy board - created
12‑285‑106
Powers and duties of board - reports - publications - rules - interstate compact - limitation on authority
12‑285‑107
Use of titles restricted
12‑285‑108
Limitations on authority
12‑285‑109
License required
12‑285‑110
Licensure by examination
12‑285‑111
Provisional license - fee
12‑285‑112
Licensure by endorsement
12‑285‑113
Licensing of foreign-trained applicants
12‑285‑114
Expiration and renewal of licenses
12‑285‑115
Inactive license - rules
12‑285‑116
Special practice authorities and requirements - definition - rules
12‑285‑117
Scope of article - exclusions
12‑285‑118
Professional liability insurance required - rules
12‑285‑119
Continuing professional competency - definition - rules
12‑285‑120
Grounds for disciplinary action - definitions
12‑285‑121
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - rules
12‑285‑122
Disciplinary actions
12‑285‑123
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review
12‑285‑124
Mental and physical examination of licensees
12‑285‑125
Confidential agreements
12‑285‑126
Professional review committees - immunity
12‑285‑127
Reports by insurance companies
12‑285‑128
Unauthorized practice - penalties
12‑285‑129
Violation - fines
12‑285‑130
Injunctive proceedings
12‑285‑131
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of physical therapy - definitions
12‑285‑132
Repeal of part - review of functions
12‑285‑201
Additional board authority - rules
12‑285‑202
Use of titles restricted
12‑285‑203
Limitations on authority
12‑285‑204
Certification required
12‑285‑205
Certification by examination
12‑285‑206
Certification by endorsement
12‑285‑207
Certification of foreign-trained applicants
12‑285‑208
Expiration and renewal of certification
12‑285‑209
Continuing professional competency - rules - definition
12‑285‑210
Scope of part 2 - exclusions
12‑285‑211
Grounds for disciplinary action
12‑285‑212
Disciplinary actions
12‑285‑213
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review
12‑285‑214
Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants
12‑285‑215
Confidential agreements
12‑285‑216
Reports by insurance companies
12‑285‑217
Unauthorized practice - penalties
12‑285‑218
Violation - fines
12‑285‑219
Injunctive proceedings
12‑285‑220
Repeal of part - review of functions
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-285-102’s source at colorado​.gov