4 CCR 728-1.25 - SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, REACTIVATION, OR REINSTATEMENT
This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-30-114, and 12-275-108(1)(b), C.R.S.
A. Pursuant to section
12-30-114, C.R.S., every
optometrist, except those exempted under section (C), is required to complete
at least one hour 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.
B. Training, for the
purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, relevant continuing
education courses; peer review proceedings that involve opioid prescribing;
relevant volunteer service; or teaching a relevant class/course. All such
training must cover or be related to the topics specified in section
12-30-114(1)(a),
C.R.S.
C. The Board shall exempt an
optometrist from the requirements of this section who qualifies for either
exemption set forth in section
12-30-114(1)(b),
C.R.S.
D. This Rule 1.25 shall
apply to any applicant for reinstatement or reactivation of an expired or
inactive license pursuant to Rule 1.10(B).
E. Applicants for license renewal,
reactivation, or reinstatement shall attest during the application process to
either their compliance with this substance use training requirement or their
qualifying for an exemption, as specified in section (C) of this
Rule.
F. The Board may audit
compliance with this section. Optometrists should be prepared to submit
documentation of their compliance with this substance use training requirement
or their qualification for an exemption, upon request by the Board.
G. Subject to the approval of the Board,
completed substance use prevention training hours that also meet the
requirements for continuing education, as specified in Rule 1.24, may be
applied towards the minimum continuing education hours required in Rule
1.24.
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