3 Colo. Code Regs. § 709-1.31
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 3 CCR 709-1.31 - Dental Therapist Practice Hour Waiver RequirementsThis Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-220-106(1)(a), and 12-220-508(1)(e), C.R.S.
A. Waivers regarding the practice hour requirement for Dental Therapists pursuant to section 12-220-508(1)(e), C.R.S. 1. Application Process: a. A licensee requesting a waiver must submit a written application on a form approved by the Board detailing the basis for the waiver request.b. The written request should address why there is good cause to waive the requirement and should include any documentation necessary to support the request.c. Upon receipt of the waiver request and documentation, the matter will be considered at the next Board meeting. The licensee will receive the Board's decision in writing.2. Waiver Requirements: a. Upon a showing of good cause, the Board may permit a waiver of the practice hour requirement for Dental Therapists pursuant to section 12-220-508(1)(e), C.R.S.b. Factors to be considered to determine whether there is good cause to grant such waivers may include but are not limited to:(1) The relevance of past training and scope of practice to dental therapy training and scope of practice in Colorado; i. For applicants who hold a dental therapy license in good standing in a state with equivalent training and scope of practice as Colorado, the Board may grant up to 100 waiver hours for every year of practice completed up to a maximum of 600 waiver hours,ii. For applicants who hold a dental hygiene license in good standing in Colorado or a state with equivalent training and scope of practice to Colorado, the Board may grant up to 100 waiver hours for every year of practice completed up to 500 waiver hours,iii. For all other applicants, the Board may evaluate the training and scope of care in any state of previous licensure in relation to the training and scope of care in any state of previous licensure in relation to the training and scope of care requirements in Colorado and calibrate any waiver hours to account for the relevance of prior experience and years of practice, granting a maximum of 400 waiver hours,(2) Tenure of past experience; i. For purposes of this Rule, a year of practice is comprised of at least 1500 hours of practice(3) Requirements for sufficient remaining practice hours to ensure competency in demonstrated advanced procedures. i. If 500 practice hours or more are waived for an applicant, all remaining practice hours must be attained by performing the tasks and procedures identified in section 12-220-508(1)(a), C.R.S.ii. For applicants with less than 500 hours waived, at least 500 practice hours must be attained by performing the tasks and procedures identified in section 12-220-508(1)(a), C.R.S.c. All such waivers shall be in the sole discretion of the Board. All waivers shall be strictly limited to the terms provided by the Board. The Board reserves the right to withdraw or cancel any waiver upon a finding of disciplinary action. No waivers shall be granted if in conflict with State law.Promulgated as an Emergency Rule on November 4, 2021; Effective on November 1, 2021; Amended November 3, 2022; Effective December 30, 202238 CR 04, February 25, 2015, effective 3/30/201538 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 6/30/201539 CR 04, February 25, 2016, effective 3/16/201639 CR 10, May 25, 2016, effective 6/30/201639 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/201641 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/201841 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 7/3/201841 CR 14, July 25, 2018, effective 8/14/201842 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 6/30/201942 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/202044 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 6/30/202144 CR 16, August 25, 2021, effective 9/14/202144 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/202145 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 10/4/202245 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/10/202245 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/30/202246 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023