§ 12-300-113. Practice of Medicine Prohibited
Subject to section 12-240-107 (3)(m), nothing in this article 300 shall be construed to permit the practice of medicine as defined in section 12-240-107. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1590, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-111 as it […]
§ 12-300-114. Unauthorized Practice – Penalties
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice respiratory therapy without an active license issued under this article 300 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar […]
§ 12-300-115. Rule-Making Authority
The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
§ 12-300-116. Repeal of Article – Review of Functions
This article 300 is repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, the licensure functions of the director under this article 300 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is […]
§ 12-300-110. Mental and Physical Examination of Licensees
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to clients, the director may order the licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. If a licensee refuses to submit […]
§ 12-300-111. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice
Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 300. This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a respiratory therapist subject to discipline for prohibited activities as described in section 12-300-109 (2)(h). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB […]
§ 12-300-112. Exceptions
This article 300 does not prohibit: Any practice of respiratory therapy that is an integral part of a program of study by students enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Students enrolled in respiratory therapy education programs shall be identified as “student respiratory therapists” and shall only provide respiratory therapy under direct supervision of a […]
§ 12-300-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 300 is the “Respiratory Therapy Practice Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1578, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
§ 12-300-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the practice of respiratory therapy in the state of Colorado affects the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and must be subject to regulation and control to protect the public from the unqualified practice of respiratory therapy and from unprofessional conduct. The general assembly […]
§ 12-300-103. Applicability of Common Provisions
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 300. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1578, § 1, effective October 1.