Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12. Professions and Occupations § 12-285-106. Powers and duties of board--reports--publications--rules--interstate compact--limitation on authority

(I) The supervision of unlicensed persons by physical therapists, taking into account the education and training of the unlicensed individuals; and

(II) Physical therapy of animals, including, without limitation, educational and clinical requirements for the performance of physical therapy of animals and the procedure for handling complaints to the department regarding physical therapy of animals. In adopting rules, the board shall consult with the state board of veterinary medicine established by section 12-315-106.

(I) Appoint a qualified delegate to serve on the physical therapy compact commission;

(II) Participate fully in the physical therapy compact commission data system;

(III) Obtain a set of fingerprints from an applicant for initial licensure or certification and forward the fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Upon receipt of fingerprints and payment for the costs, the Colorado bureau of investigation shall conduct a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check using records of the Colorado bureau of investigation, the federal bureau of investigation, or other appropriate federal agency. The board is the authorized agency to receive information regarding the result of a national criminal history record check. The applicant whose fingerprints are checked shall pay the actual costs of the state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check.

(IV) Notify the physical therapy compact commission of any adverse action taken by the board; and

(V) Approve payment of assessments levied by the physical therapy compact commission to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff.