4 CCR 741-1.5 - Requirement for Reinstatement

The purpose of this Rule is to state the requirements for reinstatement of a license that expired under sections 12-300-108 and 12-20-202, C.R.S.

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

B. If the license has been expired for more than two years from the date of receipt of the reinstatement application, but less than five years the applicant will have to establish "competency to practice" under section 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), C.R.S., as follows by submitting:

1. Verification of licensure in good standing from another state along with proof of active practice in that state for two years of the previous five years from the date of application for reinstatement; OR

2. Documentation to demonstrate that they have otherwise maintained competency as a respiratory therapist by completing 30 hours of continuing education courses related to the practice of respiratory therapy during the two years immediately preceding the application for reinstatement. The continuing education must meet the approval of and shall be attested to in the manner prescribed by the Director; OR

3. Documentation to demonstrate that the applicant re-took and achieved a passing score on the National Examination within two years immediately preceding submission of an application for reinstatement; OR

4. By any other means approved by the Director.

C. An applicant seeking to reinstate a license that has been expired for more than five years will need to demonstrate "competency to practice" as required in section 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), C.R.S. by:

1. Verification of licensure in good standing from another state along with proof of active practice for two years of the previous five years prior to an application for reinstatement; OR

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

3. Retaking and achieving a passing score on the National Examination within two years immediately preceding submission of an application for reinstatement; OR

4. By any other means approved by the Director.

Notes

4 CCR 741-1.5

40 CR 01, January 10, 2017, effective 1/30/2017 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020 43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 8/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 9/9/2020 43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020 44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021 44 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/14/2021 45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 10/26/2022 45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 11/11/2022 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022 46 CR 02, January 25, 2022, effective 1/9/2023