# C.R.S. § 12-285-210: 12-285-210. Scope of part 2 - exclusions

> Colorado · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-210

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-285-210
- **Heading:** 12-285-210. Scope of part 2 - exclusions
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 285 / Part 2 / Section 12-285-210

## Text

12-285-210. Scope of part 2 - exclusions. (1) This part 2 does not prohibit:

(a) Practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist assistant from another state or country whose employment requires the physical therapist assistant to accompany and care for a patient temporarily residing in this state, but the physical therapist assistant shall not provide physical therapy services for another individual, nor shall the person represent or hold himself or herself out as a physical therapist assistant certified to practice in this state;

(b) The administration of massage, external baths, or exercise that is not a part of a physical therapy regimen;

(c) A person registered, certified, or licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is registered, certified, or licensed;

(d) Practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state by a legally qualified physical therapist assistant from another state or country for the purpose of participating in an educational program of not more than sixteen weeks' duration;

(e) The practice of a physical therapist assistant licensed, certified, or registered in this or any other state or territory of the United States who is employed by the United States government or a bureau, division, or agency thereof while within the course and scope of the physical therapist assistant's duties; or

(f) The performance of noninvasive debridement, such as autolytic and enzymatic debridement treatment.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 12-285-201 12-285-201. Additional board authority - rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-201.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-202 12-285-202. Use of titles restricted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-202.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-203 12-285-203. Limitations on authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-203.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-204 12-285-204. Certification required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-204.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-205 12-285-205. Certification by examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-205.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-206 12-285-206. Certification by endorsement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-206.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-207 12-285-207. Certification of internationally-educated applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-207.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-208 12-285-208. Expiration and renewal of certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-208.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-209 12-285-209. Continuing professional competency - rules - definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-209.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-210 12-285-210. Scope of part 2 - exclusions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-210.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-211 12-285-211. Grounds for disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-211.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-212 12-285-212. Disciplinary actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-212.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-213 12-285-213. Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-213.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-285-214 12-285-214. Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-214.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A285_P2_S12-285-210. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.