Code of Colorado Regulations
700 - Department of Regulatory Agencies
716 - Division of Professions and Occupations - State Board of Nursing
3 CCR 716-1 - NURSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 3 CCR 716-1.23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

1. Pursuant to section 12-30-114, C.R.S., every advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority or Certified Midwife with prescriptive authority, except those exempted under Section (C)(3) of Rule 1.25, is required to complete at least two 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.

2. 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.

3. The Board shall exempt an advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority or Certified Midwife with prescriptive authority from the requirements of this section who qualifies for either exemption set forth in section 12-30-114(1)(b), C.R.S.

4. This section shall apply to any advanced nurse with prescriptive authority or Certified Midwife with prescriptive authority applying for reinstatement of prescriptive authority pursuant to Section (K) of Rule 1.15.

5. Applicants for renewal 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)(3) of Rule 1.25.

6. The Board may audit compliance with this section. Advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority or Certified Midwives with prescriptive authority 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.