June 2015

Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist News

Emotional Support Animal Recommendations Require Bona fide Provider-Patient RelationshipA bona fide provider-patient relationship should exist between a licensed healthcare professional and an individual seeking an emotional support animal (ESA) for therapeutic benefit prior to the issuance of a recommendation letter in Colorado. This bona fide provider-patient relationship is defined in the mental health, medical and nursing practice acts. 

Speech-Language Pathology: Continuing Professional Competency

All Speech-Language Pathologists must begin to demonstrate Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Colorado after renewing their initial certification (i.e., If your first certificate was issued during the middle of DORA's renewal period and you renew it before it expires you must begin to complete continuing professional competency after renewing the initial license). CPC requirements must be met in order to renew or reinstate a certificate to practice speech-language pathology.

Landscape Architects: Associations & Agencies

AssociationsAmerican Society of Landscape Architects Colorado Chapter (ASLA Colorado)American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)Council for Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)National Association of Landscape Professionals

Funeral Home and Mortuary Science Services: Associations and Agencies

AssociationsColorado Funeral Directors Association (CFDA)A voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1898 to advance the economic and professional interests of Colorado's funeral directors and the funeral service industry they represent.Cremation Association of North America (CANA)

Electrical Board: News

Electrical, plumbing exams now available in SpanishRequired Annual Reporting for ApprenticesNational Electrical Code Rules AdoptedGuidelines for Remote Video InspectionsConsumer Advisory Before Home RenovationsApproved CE Providers and ClassesTake 5 to Get Wise - Quick Facts

Electrical Board: Annual Reporting

Apprentice Classroom Hours and Practical Experience SubmissionsPractical Experience ReportingBeginning January 1, 2022, and every January 1st thereafter, pursuant to section 12-115-115(3), C.R.S., electrical contractors must submit apprentice hours and training information to the Electrical Board. This information is to be submitted utilizing the Electrical -  FORM Apprentice Practical Experience, Annual Reporting. 

Colorado Dental Board: Volunteer and Research Program Opportunities

Dentists or dental hygienists licensed in good standing by other states may provide care as a volunteer or participate in an educational or research program, at the invitation of any group of licensed dentists or dental hygienists in this state who are in good standing, so long as such practice is limited to five consecutive days in a twelve-month period and the name of each person engaging in such practice is submitted to the Board, in writing and on a form approved by the Board, at least ten days before the person performs such practice.