The short title of this article 305 is the “Speech-language Pathology Practice Act”. 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 § 12-43.7-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that: Speech-language pathology services are provided for the purpose of improving the abilities of those who have congenital or acquired speech, language, cognitive, feeding, and swallowing deficits; Speech-language pathologists provide specific therapy and treatments that are related to the effects of medical or dental diagnoses or congenital, […]
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 305. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1592, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 305, unless the context otherwise requires: “Administrative unit” has the same meaning as set forth in section 22-20-103 (1). “School speech-language pathologist” means a person licensed by the department of education to provide speech-language pathology services that are paid for by an administrative unit or a state-operated program. “School speech-language […]
Only a person required to be and who is certified as a speech-language pathologist under this article 305 or licensed by the Colorado department of education to provide speech-language pathology services may advertise as or use the title “speech-language pathologist”, “speech pathologist”, “speech therapist”, “speech correctionist”, “speech clinician”, “language pathologist”, “voice therapist”, “voice pathologist”, “aphasiologist”, […]
Except as otherwise provided in this article 305, on and after July 1, 2013, a person shall not practice speech-language pathology or represent or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice speech-language pathology in this state without possessing a valid certification issued by the director in accordance with this article 305 and […]
Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for a certification as a speech-language pathologist must have: Successfully completed a master’s or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States department of education; Successfully completed a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship approved by the director, as […]
Educational and experiential requirements. An applicant for a provisional certification as a speech-language pathologist must: Successfully complete a master’s or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States department of education; and Pass the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director. […]
A speech-language pathologist shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice. The director shall establish a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements: A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a speech-language pathologist seeking to renew or reinstate a certification; Development, execution, and documentation of a learning plan based on […]
This article 305 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: A school speech-language pathologist whose compensation for speech-language pathology services is paid solely by an administrative unit or state-operated program; A person licensed or otherwise regulated in this state by any other law from engaging in his or her profession or […]
Nothing in this article 305 authorizes a speech-language pathologist to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in section 12-240-107; dentistry, as defined in sections 12-220-104 (6) and 12-220-305; or any other profession for which licensure, certification, or registration is required by this article 305. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB […]
The director may take disciplinary action against a certificate holder pursuant to sections 12-20-404 and 12-305-113 if the director finds that the certificate holder has represented or held himself or herself out as a certified speech-language pathologist after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of his or her certification. The director may take disciplinary or other […]
The director may commence a proceeding to discipline a certificate holder when the director has reasonable grounds to believe that the certificate holder has committed an act enumerated in section 12-305-112 or has violated a lawful order or rule of the director. In any proceeding under this section, the director may accept as evidence of […]
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice speech-language pathology without an active certification issued under this article 305 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1604, § 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. 1605, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
As used in this section: “Adverse action” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102. “Commission” means the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission established in section 24-60-4102. “Compact” means the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact authorized in part 41 of article 60 of title 24. “Data system” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102. […]
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a certificate holder is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the certificate holder to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. Except where due to circumstances beyond the […]
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 305. This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-305-112 (2)(c). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1605, § […]
Each speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following: The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records; The disposition of patient medical records in the event the certificate holder dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to […]
This article 305 is repealed, effective September 1, 2022. Before the repeal, the director’s powers, duties, and functions under this article 305 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. 1607, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is […]
