3 Colo. Code Regs. § 715-1.6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 3 CCR 715-1.6 - REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSThis Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-105, 12-20-202(2), 12-20-204, 12-270-107(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 twenty-four Professional Development Activities (PDA) as defined in Rule 1.11.C. If the license has been expired for two or more years, but less than five years, of the date of receipt of the reinstatement application, 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 therapist in good standing from another state, along with proof of active occupational therapy practice in that state for a minimum of 400 hours per year for the two years immediately preceding the date of receipt of the application for reinstatement. The work experience shall be attested to in a manner prescribed by the Director. Or
2. Providing documentation of compliance with the requirements as outlined in Rule 1.11, specifically completion of twenty-four hours of PDA for the time the license was active prior to expiration. In addition the applicant must provide documentation of completion of twelve hours of PDA per each year the license has been expired. a. The Director shall require one hour of PDA per month the license has been expired.D. If the license has been expired for more than five 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.
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