3 CCR 713-42.1 - INTRODUCTION

A. Basis: The authority for promulgation of these rules and regulations by the Colorado Medical Board ("Board") is set forth in sections 24-4-103, 12-240-119, 12-20-204(1), 12-240-106(1)(a), 12-240-120(1)(d), 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), and 12-240-141(5), C.R.S.

B. Purpose: The purpose of these rules and regulations is to set forth the process by which an anesthesiologist assistant may demonstrate continued competency for the purpose of complying with the statutory sections referenced above to obtain a Colorado anesthesiologist assistant license; demonstrate qualifications substantially equivalent for licensure by endorsement in this state pursuant to the Occupational Credential Portability Program as set forth in section 12-20-202, C.R.S.; demonstrate at least one year of having practiced as an anesthesiology assistant in another jurisdiction with a scope of practice substantially similar to the scope of practice in this state for licensure by endorsement pursuant to the Occupational Credential Portability Program as set forth in section 12-20-202, C.R.S.; reinstate an expired license; or reactivate an existing Colorado anesthesiologist assistant license. The Board finds that due to the significant differences between the nature of anesthesiologist assistant practice and the nature of physician practice, it is necessary and appropriate to delineate different methods by which anesthesiologist assistants and physicians shall demonstrate continued competency as required by the Medical Practice Act. The significant differences between the two types of practice include the requirements that anesthesiologist assistants must be supervised by a licensed physician in accordance with existing Board rules and regulations. The Board finds, however, that if an anesthesiologist assistant has ceased clinical practice for two or more years, the nature of the anesthesiologist assistant/physician supervisory relationship in and of itself cannot compensate for potential knowledge and clinical deficiencies, which may exist due to the lack of practice experience for such an extended period of time.

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45 CR 12, June 25, 2022, effective 7/15/2022 45 CR 24, December 25, 2022, effective 1/14/2023