C.R.S. Section 12-285-113
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.

Source: Section 12-285-113 — Licensing of foreign-trained applicants, 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

§ 12-285-113’s source at colorado​.gov