3 Colo. Code Regs. § 715-1.15

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

Section 3 CCR 715-1.15 - REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-105, 12-20-202(2) 12-20-204, 12-270-108(6), 12-270-112, and 12-270-116, C.R.S.

A. An applicant seeking reinstatement of an expired license shall complete a reinstatement application and pay a reinstatement fee.

B. An applicant seeking reinstatement of a license that has been expired for less than two years from the date of receipt of the reinstatement application must provide documentation of one hour of Professional Development Activity (PDA) as defined in Rule 1.11 , for each month the license was expired.

C. If the license has been expired for two years or more, but less than five years, an applicant must demonstrate "competency to practice" under section 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), C.R.S., as follows:

1. Verification of licensure or registration as an occupational therapy assistant in good standing from another state, along with proof of active practice in that state for a minimum of 400 hours per year for the two years immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement. The work experience shall be attested to in a manner prescribed by the Director.

Or

2. Providing documentation of completion of twelve Professional Development Activities (PDA) as defined in Rule 1.11 for each year the license was expired.

D. If the license has been expired for five or more years, an applicant must demonstrate "competency to practice" under section 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), C.R.S., as follows:

1. Retake and achieve a passing score on the NBCOT examination within two years immediately preceding submission of an application for reinstatement. For purposes of this Rule, the applicant may choose to take the examination as a Licensure Only candidate through NBCOT.

Or

2. Supervised practice for a period of no less than six months, subject to terms established by the Director.

Or

3. Provide verification of active practice as an occupational therapist for at least 400 hours over or in a twelve month period during the two years immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement. The work experience shall be attested to in a manner prescribed by the Director.

Or

4. By any other means approved by the Director.

An applicant for reinstatement who has actively practiced in Colorado with an expired license in violation of section 12-270-107(6), C.R.S., is subject to denial of application, disciplinary action, and/or other penalties as authorized in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act at section 12-270-101et seq., C.R.S., and in accordance with section 12-20-202et seq., C.R.S.

3 CCR 715-1.15

38 CR 04, February 25, 2015, effective 3/17/2015

42 CR 13, July 10, 2019, effective 7/30/2019

43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020

43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020

44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 4/27/2021

44 CR 12, June 25, 2021, effective 7/15/2021

45 CR 14, July 25, 2022, effective 6/28/2022

45 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022