C.R.S. § 12-255-205: Certification by competency evaluation.

(1) All applicants except those certified by endorsement shall pass a clinical competency evaluation. The evaluation shall be in a written or oral form and shall include the following areas:

(a) Basic nursing skills;

(b) Personal care skills;

(c) Recognition of mental health and social services needs;

(d) Basic restorative services;

(e) Resident or patient rights.

(2) Competency evaluations shall be held at the times and places as the board determines but shall be held at least four times per year.