3 Colo. Code Regs. § 713-1.7

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 3 CCR 713-1.7 - EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR SERVICE GAINED DURING MILITARY SERVICE

A.Basis: The authority for promulgation of these rules and regulation by the Colorado Medical Board ("Board") is set forth in sections 12-20-202(4), 12-240-106(1)(a), 12-240-110(1)(d)(I)(C), 12-240-119, 12-240-120(1)(d), 12-240-141, 12-20-202(2), and 24-4-201 et seq., C.R.S.

B.Purpose: The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board to implement the requirements set forth in section 12-20-202(4), C.R.S., and to otherwise streamline licensure for applicants with relevant military education, training, or experience, pursuant to Colorado House Bill 16-1197.

C. Credit for Military Education, Training, or Experience

1. An applicant for licensure may submit information about the applicant's education, training, or experience acquired during military service. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide timely and complete information for the Board's review.

2. In order to meet the requirements for licensure, such education, training, or experience must be substantially equivalent to the required qualifications that are otherwise applicable at the time the application is received by the Board.

3. The Board will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether the applicant's military education, training, or experience meet the requirements for licensure.

4. Documentation of military experience, education, or training may include, but is not limited to, the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214), Verification of Military Experience and Training (DD-2586), military transcript, training records, evaluation reports, or letters from commanding officers describing the applicant's practice.

D. Military Experience as Demonstration of Continued Competency for Physician Licensure

1. The practice of medicine while an applicant is on active military duty shall be credited towards the requirements for demonstrating continued competency for physician licensure, reinstatement, or reactivation of a license.

2. Applicants with relevant military experience must otherwise comply with statutory requirements and the processes and requirements of Rule 1.8.

E. Military Experience as Demonstration of Continued Competency for Physician Assistant Licensure

1. Practice as a physician assistant while an applicant is on active military duty shall be credited towards the requirements for demonstrating continued competency for physician assistant licensure, reinstatement, or reactivation of a license.

2. Applicants with relevant military experience must otherwise comply with statutory requirements and the processes and requirements of Rule 1.9.

3 CCR 713-1.7

46 CR 12, June 25, 2023, effective 7/15/2023