4 CCR 728-1.14 - LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-275-108(1)(b), and 12-275-110, C.R.S.
A licensed optometrist may endorse into Colorado when the applicant meets the following requirements:
A. Holds active license to practice optometry
in another state or jurisdiction or through the federal government, that is in
good standing, or holds a military occupational specialty, as defined in
section 24-4-201, C.R.S.; and
B. Pays an application fee as prescribed by
the Board; and
C. Submits proof
satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has held for at least one year a
current and valid license to practice optometry in another jurisdiction with a
scope of practice that is substantially similar to the scope of practice for
optometry as specified in Article 275 of Title 12, C.R.S., and these Rules;
and
D. Demonstrates competency as
an optometrist in a manner approved by the Board.
E. Colorado requires competency to perform
laser procedures or treat ocular adnexa. This includes the following
requirements:
1. Graduation from an
accredited college or university of optometry in 2019 or later where the laser
procedures and ocular adnexa treatments were taught and passage of the
standardized national examination approved by the Board or completion of 32
hours of Board approved coursework which would include six hours of hands-on
proctored clinical sessions by an optometrist or ophthalmologist licensed to
perform the procedures in any jurisdiction.
2. Documentation of completed education and
training is required and must be provided to the Board upon request.
3. Adverse outcomes of procedures with
patients as defined by the Board must be reported to the Board within ten days
after the date that the licensee is aware of the adverse outcome, with
corresponding records.
4.
Applicants who have not performed a laser procedure in the past two years are
required to complete a proctored clinical session as defined by the Board prior
to performing any laser procedures.
Notes
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