C.R.S. 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)

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(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.

Source: Section 12-285-213 — Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review, 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

§ 12-285-213’s source at colorado​.gov