Based on Executive Order D 2020 038 the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations has been granted the authority to promulgate emergency rules for multiple professions to expand the workforce personnel available to provide healthcare services due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Colorado.
You may view the emergency rules for the Expansion of Scope, which has been extended on September 9, 2020 via Executive Order D2020 058, for each individual program below. Please also reference the Frequently Asked Questions document for further information.
- Chiropractor Emergency Rules - CCR 707-1
- Dental Emergency Rules - CCR 709-1
- Medical Emergency Rules - CCR 713-46
- Nursing Emergency Rules - CCR 716-1
- Occupational Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 715-1
- Optometry Emergency Rules - CCR 728-1
- Physical Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 732-1
- Podiatry Emergency Rules - CCR 712-17
- Respiratory Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 741-1
- Speech-Language Pathology Emergency Rules - CCR 748-1
- Surgical Assistants/Surgical Technologists Emergency Rules - CCR 745-1
- Veterinary Emergency Rules - CCR 727-1
The rules below were adopted by the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations on August 30, 2020 regarding temporary licensure and waiver of certain nurse and nurse aide education rules pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 158:
- Chiropractor Emergency Rules - CCR 707-1
- Dental Emergency Rules - CCR 709-1
- Medical Emergency Rules - CCR 713-45
- Nursing Emergency Rules - CCR 716-1
- Occupational Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 715-1
- Optometry Emergency Rules - CCR 728-1
- Physical Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 732-1
- Podiatry Emergency Rules - CCR 712-16
- Respiratory Therapy Emergency Rules - CCR 741-1
- Speech-Language Pathology - CCR 748-1
- Veterinary Emergency Rules - CCR 727-1
For more information please visit the home pages for the corresponding professions below:
- Chiropractic
- Dental (Dentists and Dental Hygienists)
- Medical (Physician Assistants and Anesthesiology Assistants)
- Nursing (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides)
- Occupational Therapy (Including Occupational Therapy Assistants)
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy (Including Physical Therapist Assistants)
- Podiatry
- Respiratory Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Surgical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Veterinary
Temporary licensure options are available to those who are recent graduates for the above professions AND who are experiencing delays or are unable to schedule their exam. To apply for a temporary license based on these regulations, please visit our Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services System to create an account and submit your application.