DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES RULE 150 - ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CCR 712-15 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________

15.1 STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE

The basis for the Board’s promulgation of rules and regulations is section 12-290-106(1)(a), C.R.S. The specific statutory authority for the promulgation of this Rule is section 12-290-119(1)(b), C.R.S. The purpose for the Board’s promulgation of this Rule is to implement a program of ongoing professional development for podiatrists licensed by the Colorado Podiatry Board. These Rules were developed in conjunction with statewide professional associations that represent podiatrists.

15.2 ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

On or after July 1, 2013, an application for the renewal of licensure to practice podiatry in Colorado shall include a demonstration by the applicant of their ongoing professional development. This demonstration shall be evidenced by:

A. Participation in the continued competency program;

B. Participation in a program of ongoing professional development through an entity approved by the Board and deemed to have satisfied the requirements set forth in section 12-290-119(1)(b), C.R.S.; or C. A licensed podiatrist serving in active military duty who meets the criteria established in section 12-20-302, C.R.S., and section 15.5 of these Rules may request from the Board an exemption from the ongoing professional development requirement for renewal or reinstatement.

15.3 CONTINUED COMPETENCY PROGRAM

The continuing competency (“CC”) program shall consist of the following:

A. The completion of the reflective self-assessment tool on an annual basis.

B. The annual establishment of learning goals and the completion of ten hours of continuing education as required by Board Rule 110. The ten hours of continuing education should be undertaken to achieve a learning goal and based on the annual reflective self-assessment.

C. The completion of an assessment of knowledge and skill (“AKS”) meeting Board criteria or approval once every five years. The five year cycle shall begin upon the renewal of a license in 2013 or upon the first renewal or reinstatement of a license thereafter.

1. 1. The AKS must meet the following criteria:
   1. a. Be scored;
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   2. b. Be objective;
   3. c. Be administered by a reputable entity and drafted by a qualified podiatrist; and d. Deliver to the candidate a certificate of completion or other documentation of completion stating the number of continuing medical education (‘CME”) hours credits earned, if any.
2. 2. Administrative approval. The following AKS have been determined by the Board to meet the criteria established by the Board:
   1. a. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (“AAOS”) orthopedic self- assessment examination (current version)
   2. b. Pica home study, Data Trace Publishing Company (current version)
3. 3. If an AKS delivers CME credit, the podiatrist may count those credits toward the mandatory ten CME for the corresponding renewal cycle.

D. In order to renew a license, the completion of CC activities must be demonstrated to the Board by utilizing the online continuing competency portal or submission of paper compliance forms.

E. Documentation required. In order to satisfy an audit of compliance with the ongoing professional development requirement, a licensee must be able to provide to the Board all of the following:

1. 1. Reflective self-assessment tool:
   1. Submission of a signed and dated attestation of a reflective self-assessment tool.
2. 2. Learning goals:
   1. a. Submission of certificates of completion of at least ten CME credits required by Board Rule 110 and this Rule, or b. Submission of a signed, completed and executed learning goal tool.
3. 3. Submission of a certificate demonstrating the completion of an assessment of knowledge and skills that meets the criteria established by the Board.

15.4 DEEMED STATUS

A. Licensed podiatrists who are certified by the below listed institutions, and participate in that institution’s maintenance of competency process, shall be deemed by the Board to have satisfied the ongoing professional development requirements set forth in section 12-290-119(1)(b), C.R.S., hereinafter known as “deemed status”:

1. 1. American Board of Podiatric Surgery (“ABPS”)
2. 2. American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine (“ABPOPPM”)

B. In order to renew a license, the deemed status must be demonstrated to the Board by utilizing the online continuing competency portal or submission of paper compliance forms.

C. Documentation required. In order to satisfy an audit of compliance with the ongoing professional development requirement claiming deemed status, a licensee must be able to provide the Board: 2 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 3 CCR 712-15

1. 1. Proof of active membership from an institution mentioned above, or 2. Other documentation approved by the Board.

D. Deemed status does not supersede the renewal of licensure requirements outlined in section 12- 290-119(1)(a), C.R.S., and Board Rule 110.

15.5 MILITARY EXEMPTION

A. Pursuant to section 12-20-302, C.R.S., podiatrists who have been called to federally funded active duty for more than 120 days for the purpose of serving in a war, emergency, or contingency, may request an exemption from the ongoing professional development requirements for the renewal or reinstatement of a license for the renewal cycle that falls within the period of service or within six months following the completion of service.

B. In order to renew a license, the military exemption must be demonstrated to the Board utilizing the online continuing competency portal or submission of paper compliance forms.

C. Documentation required. In order to satisfy an audit of compliance with the ongoing professional development requirement claiming military exemption, the licensee must be able to provide the Board:

1. Written documents that evidence satisfaction of the criteria established in section 12-20-302, C.R.S.

15.6 DISCOVERABILITY

Records, documents, and information obtained by the Board to ensure compliance with this Rule are exempted from the provisions of any law requiring that they be open to public inspection, please reference section 12-290-113(10), C.R.S.

Adopted: 12/07/2012, Effective: 01/30/2013 _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 01/30/2013.

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