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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AROMATHERAPY BOTANICAL MEDICINE CHINESE HERBS
HERBOLOGY HOMEOPATHY HYDROTHERAPY MUSIC THERAPY
NATUROPATH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY REFLEXOLOGY

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Colorado Division of Registrations
1560 Broadway #1300
DENVER , CO   80202
(303)894-7690
Fax: (303)894-7692
There are currently no specific licensing programs for the various forms of "alternative medicine" indicated above.

Link:  http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/RegistrationsAbout.htm
Colorado law defines the practice of medicine. The law specifically requires licensure by the State Board of Medical Examiners if "using the title MD, DO, physician, surgeon, or any other word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that one is licensed to practice medicine in this state...." Further, no one may perform "any kind of surgical operation upon a human being" without being licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners.

Link:  http://www.dora.state.co.us/medical/
Under the Colorado Cancer Control Act (12-30-101, et.seq. C.R.S.), it is unlawful for any person other than a licensed physician, osteopath or dentist to diagnose, treat or prescribe treatment for cancer.
NOTE:  The following medical professions are licensed by the State of Colorado. Contact the appropriate licensing board within the Division of Registration, 1560 Broadway, Ste. 1300, and Denver, CO 80202-5140, (303) 894-7690. Acupuncturist, Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Certified Nurse Aides, Chiropractor, Dental Hygenist, Dentist, Dermatgologist, Dietitian, Doctor, Endocrinologist, Family Therapist, Forensic Pathologist, Gynecologist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Marriage Therapist, Midwife, Neurologist, Nurse, Opthamologist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pediatrician, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Interns, Physical Assistant, Physical Therapists, Physician, Podiatrist, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, Psychiatric Technicians, Radiologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Surgeon, Urologist

page last updated 8/25/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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