ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2256: podiatrists; examination; repeal

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Health

Abstract

Relating to Podiatrists and licensure.

Provisions

1. Removes the Exam as a condition for licensure as a podiatrist and conforms Board statutes. (Sec. 1, 2, 4-10)

2. Requires applications for licensure to contain an oath stating that the applicant understands all Board rules and statutes. (Sec. 4)

3. Requires the Board, rather than the Secretary of the Board, to deposit monies received by the Board. (Sec. 3)

4. Requires an applicant for licensure or reciprocal licensure to submit an application to the Board, rather than the Secretary of the Board. (Sec. 4)

5. Clarifies that a deficiency in a prospective licensee's application constitutes a denial of the application. (Sec. 4)

6. Stipulates that an applicant for licensure must successfully complete a residency program, rather than a one-year internship to receive a license. (Sec. 7)

7. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-10)

Current Law

An applicant seeking to become a podiatrist must successfully complete an Exam to receive a Board issued license (A.R.S. § 32-822). An application must be filed with the Board at least 90 days prior to taking the Exam. The Exam is held in June and December each year. The Exam consists of a state oral examination and a national board examination. Applicants must receive a score of at least 75% on each portion of the Exam to pass (A.R.S. § 32-825).

The Board can employ practicing podiatrists as well as other medical specialists to assist in giving the Exam (A.R.S. § 32-802).

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2256

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Health

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