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.
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 […]
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.
As used in this article 300, unless the context otherwise requires: “Medical director” means a licensed physician who holds such title in any inpatient or outpatient facility, department, or home care agency, and who is responsible for the quality, safety, and appropriateness of the respiratory therapy provided. “Respiratory therapist” means a person who is licensed […]
A respiratory therapist, but no other person, may use the title “licensed respiratory therapist” or the letters “L.R.T.” Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1579, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
Nothing in this article 300 shall be construed as authorizing a respiratory therapist to perform the practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by the provisions of this article 300. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1580, § 1, effective October 1. […]
An applicant for a license to practice respiratory therapy shall submit to the director evidence that he or she is credentialed by a national respiratory therapy credentialing body, as determined by the director, as a certified or registered respiratory therapist and shall pay a fee as determined by the director. The director shall maintain on […]
At least sixty calendar days prior to the expiration of a license, the director shall notify the licensee of the pending expiration. The director shall make an expiration notice and a renewal form available to the licensee. Before the expiration date, the licensee shall complete the renewal form and return it to the division with […]
The director may take disciplinary action against a licensee if the director finds that the person has represented himself or herself to be a licensed respiratory therapist after the expiration or suspension of his or her license. The director has the power to take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 against a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
