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Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR RULEMAKING BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY:

Due to a computer glitch at the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, the official notification of the proposed rulemaking by the State Board of Physical Therapy which allows for public comment must be delayed, and additional notice must be provided. The original date for public comment on rulemaking originally set for this coming Monday, April 2nd, is cancelled. The new rulemaking day will be Tuesday, May 8, 2012, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The rulemaking will take place at DORA offices – 1560 Broadway, Denver, Colorado. We welcome the public and hope that the new date of May 8, 2012, will allow you additional time to prepare your comments. Thank you.

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The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010

Senate Bill 10-124 enacts the "Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010" to extend reporting requirements to many health care professionals who apply for or renew a license, certification, or registration, on or after July 1, 2011.  Currently licensed Physical Therapists will be required to complete online profiles at their next renewal.  All Physical Therapists newly licensed after July 1, 2011 and Physical Therapist Assistants will be required to complete online profiles before their applications will be approved.

If you have questions specific to the requirements in the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act, please visit their web site at www.dora.state.co.us/hppp

 

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Physical Therapy Assistant Applications Now Available!

The applications for Certified Physical Therapy Assistants are now available. Applicants may now download, complete and submit their applications to the Division of Registrations. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist, please notify your Physical Therapy Assistants that have not yet signed up to receive notifications from the Board. Please click here for additional details.

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Recent Legislation and Public Information Sessions

Legislation passed during the 2011 Legislative Session impacts Physical Therapy in the State of Colorado.  Please click here to access the webinar and handouts that review these changes

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Stay Informed!

Sign up for email updates from the Division.  If you are licensed within the Division, update your email address in our licensing system using Online Registrations.  If you are not licensed click here to sign up for email updates.  You may also refer back to this website for information.

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News and Hot Topics

Visit the News and Hot Topics web page to access the latest information relevant to your profession. Recent topics include:

• NEW September 2010 Newsletter
• Physical Therapy Licensure Program
• Corporate Practice Restrictions Amended by Governor Owens
• E-mail Notification Service
• Questions about HIPAA?
• Newsletter Archive

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