State guides
Clinician requirements in Colorado
Five tracks, each generated from our requirements table and each carrying the board page it was read from. Last verified 2026-09-15.
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Physician licensing in Colorado
Colorado joined the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact through HB16-1047 in 2016.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Colorado Medical Board.
Nurse practitioner licensing in Colorado
Colorado grants full practice authority; no ongoing collaboration agreement is required.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Colorado Board of Nursing.
Physician assistant licensing in Colorado
PA licensure sits with the Colorado Medical Board on the same 2-year cycle.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Colorado Medical Board.
Continuing education in Colorado
30 continuing education hours per 2-year renewal cycle for physicians, effective 7 August 2024.
2 filings or obligations listed. Source: Colorado Medical Board.
Controlled substance registration in Colorado
No separate state controlled substance registration is issued for physicians; DEA is the credential.
3 filings or obligations listed. Source: Colorado Medical Board.
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