(1) Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for a certification as a speech-language pathologist must have:
Successfully completed a master's or higher degree in communication sciences anddisorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States department of education;
Successfully completed a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship approved bythe director, as documented by the supervising clinician or a national certifying body approved by the director; and
Passed the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.
Application. When an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the applicant may apply for certification in the manner required by the director. The applicant shall submit an application fee with the application in an amount determined by the director. Additionally, if the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant shall submit to the director proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule.
Certification. (a) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b) of this section, when an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the director shall issue a certification to the applicant.
(b) The director may deny a certification if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-305-112.
(4) Certification by endorsement. (a) An applicant may obtain certification by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
(b) If the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant shall submit to the director proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule.
(5) Certification renewal. Certifications issued pursuant to this article 305 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 1220-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose certification has expired and who continues to practice speech-language pathology is subject to the penalties provided in this article 305 or section 1220-202 (1) for reinstatement.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1594, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: (4) amended, (HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 547, § 45, effective June 25.
Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-106 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Section 47(1)(b) of chapter 126 (HB 20-1326), Session Laws of Colorado 2020, provides that the act changing this section applies to conduct occurring on or after June 25, 2020.
Cross references: For the short title ("Red Tape Reduction Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020. 12-305-108. Provisional certification - qualifications - application - expiration practice. (1) Educational and experiential requirements. An applicant for a provisional certification as a speech-language pathologist must:
Successfully complete a master's or higher degree in communication sciences anddisorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United
States department of education; and
Pass the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.
Application. On or after September 1, 2015, an applicant may apply for provisional certification in the manner required by the director. The applicant shall submit an application fee with the application in an amount determined by the director. If the applicant will provide speech-language pathology services to patients, the applicant also shall submit proof that the applicant has purchased and is maintaining or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule. Additionally, the applicant shall submit a plan for the completion of a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship, as specified in section 12-305107 (1)(b).
Provisional certification. (a) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b) of this section, when an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the director shall issue a provisional certification to the applicant.
(b) The director may deny a provisional certification if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-305-112.
(4) Expiration of provisional certification. (a) A provisional certification expires twenty-four months after issuance or upon the issuance of certification to the applicant under section 12-305-107, whichever occurs first.
The director shall not renew a provisional certification.
A provisional certificate holder may apply for certification in accordance with section 12-305-107 upon completion of a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship.
(5) Practice. A provisional certificate holder may practice speech-language pathology only under the general supervision of a speech-language pathologist who holds a certificate of clinical competence and has passed the appropriate examination and clinical fellowships adopted by the director.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1595, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-43.7-106.5 as it existed prior to 2019.