Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
This Rule clarifies the qualifications and procedures for
applicants seeking licensure by endorsement pursuant to section
12-20-202(3),
C.R.S.
A.
GENERAL
An applicant who possesses a current and unrestricted license
in good standing in another state or United States territory or through the
federal government, or who holds a military occupational specialty, as defined
in section
24-4-201, C.R.S., may apply for
licensure by endorsement. An applicant for licensure by endorsement may not
practice in Colorado until such application is approved and a Colorado license
is issued with the exception of Rule 1.4(E).
B.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE BY
ENDORSEMENT
1. To be considered for
licensure by endorsement under section
12-20-202(3),
C.R.S., an applicant must submit a completed application form, all requested
documentation, and the appropriate fee.
2. An applicant must submit verification of
at least one active/valid license, in good standing at the time of the
application, from another state or United States territory, the federal
government, or a military occupational specialty, as defined in section
24-4-201, C.R.S. An applicant must
also identify all other licenses held in any other state, United States
territory, the federal government, or foreign country.
3. To be eligible for licensure by
endorsement, the applicant must:
a. Attest to
the following substantially equivalent education, experience and credentials:
(1) Graduation from a school approved by the
appropriate governmental agency responsible for approving such schools in that
state or United States territory;
(2) Successful completion of training hours
that are substantially equivalent to the training hours specified in Rule 1.2
for the license sought in this state as determined by the Director. The
Director deems "substantially equivalent" to include:
(a) The successfully completed training hours
are equal to or greater than the training hours specified in Rule 1.2 for the
license sought in this state; OR
(b) The successful completion of a minimum of
sixty-five percent of the training hours specified in Rule 1.2 for the license
sought in this state at an approved training program AND five hours of
documented work experience performed as a licensee in good standing in another
state or United States territory for every one hour of Colorado required
training that has not been met.
(i) For
example, if an applicant completes 1,000 hours of the required 1,500 hours of
training, the applicant must demonstrate 2,500 hours of work experience to
account for the 500 hour difference in training hours: OR
(c) Any other combination of successfully
completed training hours at an approved training program and documented work
experience performed as a licensee in good standing in another state or United
States territory as determined by the Director on a case-by-case
basis.
(3) Passage of a
written examination administered or accepted by the appropriate licensing
agency for that state or United States territory; and,
(4) Passage of a practical examination
administered by or accepted by the appropriate licensing agency for that state
or United States territory OR at least 1,000 hours of work experience for the
type of license being sought, within the two years immediately preceding the
application receipt, OR
b. Submit verification of having held for at
least one year a current and valid license from another jurisdiction with a
scope of practice that is substantially similar to the scope of practice for
the relevant profession as defined in the Barber and Cosmetology Act.
4. The applicant must report any
disciplinary actions taken against them in any other jurisdiction.
5. An applicant holding a current license
from another jurisdiction that does not meet the qualification requirements for
licensure by endorsement in Colorado may apply to take the examination(s)
(practical or written, or both) not taken or passed in another jurisdiction.
The Director will determine the examination(s) required on a case-by-case
basis.
D.
MILITARY
EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE Education, training, or experience
gained in military services outlined in section
12-20-202(4),
C.R.S., to be accepted and applied towards receiving a license, must be
substantially equivalent, as determined by the Director, to the qualifications
otherwise applicable at the time of receipt of application. It is the
applicant's responsibility to provide timely and complete documentation as
requested for review and consideration.
E.
MILITARY SPOUSES
A military spouse who has an active license in another state
or US territory may be eligible for a military spouse license pursuant to the
provisions of section
12-20-202(3),
C.R.S.
F.
PROOF OF
ADDITIONAL TRAINING An applicant for licensure by endorsement who has
completed additional training in chemical peels, microdermabrasion, permanent
make-up, electric nail files or hair removal training for nail technicians must
attest to meeting the training requirements as described in Rule 1.9 of these
rules. Documentation that supports the additional training must be submitted
upon request of the Director.
