Iowa Code r. 481-700.8 - License renewal

(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice podiatry begins on July 1 of an even-numbered year and ends on June 30 of the next even-numbered year. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration.

(2) An individual who was issued a license within six months of the license renewal date does not need to renew the individual's license until the subsequent renewal two years later.

(3) An applicant who graduated from a podiatric college on or after January 1, 2013, and who is seeking renewal for the first time shall present documentation of successful completion of a residency program approved by the CPME of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

(4) A licensee seeking renewal shall:

a. Meet the continuing education requirements of rule 481-702.2 (149,272C) and the mandatory reporting requirements of subrule 700.9(4). A licensee whose license was reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education credit earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation; and

b. Submit the completed renewal application and renewal fee before the license expiration date.

(5) Mandatory reporter training requirements.

a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee's employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children and dependent adults in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reporting in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph 700.8(5)"e."

b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shall complete the applicable department of health and human services training related to the identification and reporting of child and dependent adult abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3) "b." The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal:

(1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States.

(2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 481-Chapter 500.

c. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs 700.8(5)"a" and "b."

(6) Upon receiving the information required by this rule and the required fee, board staff will administratively issue a two-year license. In the event the board receives adverse information on the renewal application, the board will issue the renewal license but may refer the adverse information for further consideration or disciplinary investigation.

(7) The license certificate and proof of active licensure will be displayed in a conspicuous public place at the primary site of practice.

(8) Late renewal. A license not renewed by the expiration date will be assessed a late fee as specified in 481-subrule 507.15(3). Completion of renewal requirements and submission of the late fee within the grace period are needed to renew the license.

(9) Inactive license. A license not renewed by the end of the grace period is inactive. A licensee whose license is inactive continues to hold the privilege of licensure in Iowa, but may not practice as a podiatrist in Iowa until the license is reactivated. A licensee who practices as a podiatrist in the state of Iowa with an inactive license may be subject to disciplinary action by the board, injunctive action pursuant to Iowa Code section 147.83, criminal sanctions pursuant to Iowa Code section 147.86, and other available legal remedies.

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Iowa Code r. 481-700.8

ARC 7986C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24

ARC 7986C, IAB 5/15/2024, effective 6/19/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024