CHAPTER 4   LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
 
This chapter clarifies the qualifications and procedures for applicants seeking licensure by endorsement pursuant to section 12-8-118, C.R.S.

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4.2   	REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
 
A.   To be considered for licensure by endorsement under section 12-8-118, C.R.S., an applicant must submit a completed application form, all requested documentation, and the appropriate fee.

B.   An applicant must submit verification of at least one active/ valid license, in good standing at the time of the application, from another state, territory, or foreign country.  An applicant must also identify all licenses held in any other state, territory, or foreign country.

C.   To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, the applicant must attest to the following   qualifications:

	1.   Graduation from a school approved by the appropriate governmental agency responsible for approving such schools in that state, territory, or foreign country;
 
2.   Successful completion of training hours that are substantially equivalent to the  the training hours specified in Chapter 2 for the license sought in this state as determined by the Director.  The Director deems  “substantially equivalent” to include:
a.	The successfully completed training hours are equal to or greater than the training hours specified in Chapter 2 for the license sought in this state; OR
b.	The successful completion of a minimum of 65% of the training hours specified in Chapter 2 for the license sought in this state at an approved training program AND five (5) hours of documented work experience performed as a licensee in good standing in another state, territory or foreign country for every one (1) hour of Colorado required training that has not been met.
i.	For example, if an applicant completes 1000 hours of the required 1500 hours of training, the applicant must demonstrate 2500 hours of work experience to account for the 500 hour difference in training hours: OR
 c.  Any other combination of successfully completed training hours at an approved training program and documented work experience performed as a licensee in good standing in another state, territory or foreign country as determined by the Director on a case by case basis.
			    
3.   Passage of a written examination administered or accepted by the
	appropriate licensing agency for that state, territory, or foreign country; and,
 
4.  	Passage of a practical examination administered by or accepted by the appropriate licensing agency for that state, territory, or foreign country OR at least 1,000 hours of work experience for the type of license being sought, within the 2 years immediately preceding the application receipt.

D.  	The applicant must report any disciplinary actions taken against them in any other jurisdiction.

E.   	An applicant holding a current license from another jurisdiction that does not meet the qualification requirements for licensure by endorsement in Colorado may apply to take the examination(s) (practical or written, or both) not taken or passed in another jurisdiction. The Director will determine the examination(s) required on a case-by-case basis.
 
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