4 Colo. Code Regs. § 731-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Section 4 CCR 731-1.4 - LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT

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.

4 CCR 731-1.4

41 CR 02, January 25, 2018, effective 2/14/2018

42 CR 10, May 25, 2019, effective 6/14/2019

43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020

44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021

45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/2022

45 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022

46 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023