3 CCR 713-1.29 - REGARDING SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, REACTIVATION, OR REINSTATEMENT
A.
Basis: The general authority for promulgation of these
rules and regulations by the Colorado Medical Board ("Board") is set forth in
sections 12-20-204(1),
12-240-106(1)(a),
and 12-30-114(1),
C.R.S.
B. These Rules are adopted
by the Board pursuant to section
12-30-114, C.R.S., in order to
require physicians and physician assistants to complete training to demonstrate
competency in preventing substance abuse and/or to demonstrate competency in
treating patients with substance use disorders.
C. Every physician and physician assistant is
required to complete at least two cumulative hours of training per renewal
period in order to demonstrate competency regarding the topics/areas specified
in section
12-30-114(1)(a),
C.R.S.
D. Training, for the
purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, relevant continuing
education courses; self-study of relevant scholarly articles or relevant
policies/guidelines; peer review proceedings that involve opioid prescribing;
relevant volunteer service; attendance at a relevant conference (or portion of
a conference); teaching a relevant class/course; or participation in a relevant
presentation, such as with your practice. All such training must cover or be
related to the topics specified in section
12-30-114(1)(a),
C.R.S.
E. The Board shall exempt a
physician or physician assistant from the requirements of this section who
qualifies for either exemption set forth in section
12-30-114(1)(b),
C.R.S.
F. This section shall apply
to any application for reinstatement of an expired license pursuant to Rule 1.8
or reactivation of an inactive license.
G. Applicants for license renewal,
reactivation, or reinstatement shall attest during the application process to
either their compliance with this substance abuse training requirement or their
exemption from the requirement for training, as specified in section (C) of
this Rule.
H. The Board may audit
compliance with this section. Physicians and physician assistants must submit
documentation of their compliance with this substance abuse training
requirement or basis for their exemption, upon request by the Board.
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