3 Colo. Code Regs. § 716-1.23
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 3 CCR 716-1.23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND/OR TRAININGA.BASIS: These Rules and Regulations are adopted by the State Board of Nursing ("Board") pursuant to sections 12-30-114 and 12-255-129, C.R.S.B.PURPOSE: The purpose of these rules and regulations is to require advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority or Certified Midwives with prescriptive authority to complete training to demonstrate competency in various aspects of substance use prevention.C.SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, REACTIVATION, OR REINSTATEMENT1. 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.38 CR 16, August 25, 2015, effective 9/14/201538 CR 20, October 25, 2015, effective 11/14/201538 CR 22, November 25, 2015, effective 12/30/201540 CR 10, May 25, 2017, effective 6/14/201740 CR 16, August 25, 2017, effective 9/14/201740 CR 16, August 25, 2017, effective 9/14/201742 CR 04, February 25, 2019, effective 3/17/201942 CR 04, February 25, 2019, effective 3/17/201944 CR 10, May 25, 2021, effective 6/14/202144 CR 22, November 25, 2021, effective 12/15/202145 CR 20, October 25, 2022, effective 9/22/202245 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 11/11/202246 CR 01, January 10, 2023, effective 12/10/202245 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/202246 CR 02, January 25, 2022, effective 1/9/202347 CR 04, February 25, 2024, effective 3/16/2024