C.R.S. 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.

Source: Section 12-290-103 — Podiatric surgery, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑290‑101
Applicability of common provisions 12‑290‑102
Definitions 12‑290‑103
Podiatric surgery 12‑290‑104
Podiatry license required - professional liability insurance required - exceptions - rules 12‑290‑105
Appointment of members of podiatry board - terms - review of functions - repeal of article 12‑290‑106
Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules 12‑290‑107
Examination as to qualifications - rules 12‑290‑108
Issuance, revocation, or suspension of license - probation - unprofessional conduct - definitions - immunity in professional review 12‑290‑109
Volunteer podiatrist license 12‑290‑110
Podiatry training license 12‑290‑111
Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients - limits on prescriptions 12‑290‑112
Licensure by endorsement 12‑290‑113
Disciplinary action by board 12‑290‑114
Reconsideration and review of action of board 12‑290‑115
Judicial review 12‑290‑116
Unauthorized practice - penalties - exclusions 12‑290‑117
Use of physician assistants - collaboration requirements - rules 12‑290‑118
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of podiatry - definitions 12‑290‑119
Renewal of license - continuing education - professional development program - rules - renewal questionnaire 12‑290‑120
Injunctive proceedings 12‑290‑121
Duplicates of license 12‑290‑122
Division of fees prohibited - penalty - recovery of fees illegally paid 12‑290‑123
Confidential agreements to limit practice - violation grounds for discipline 12‑290‑124
Bone marrow aspirations from the tibia 12‑290‑201
Legislative declaration 12‑290‑202
Board authorized to issue rules
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-290-103’s source at colorado​.gov