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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A255_P2_S12-255-205

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-255-205
- **Heading:** 12-255-205. Certification by competency evaluation
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 255 / Part 2 / Section 12-255-205

## Text

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.

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