Code of Colorado Regulations
700 - Department of Regulatory Agencies
728 - Division of Professions and Occupations - State Board of Optometry
4 CCR 728-1 - STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 4 CCR 728-1.25 - SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, REACTIVATION, OR REINSTATEMENT
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
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.
