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WA Rev Code § 18.22.013 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.013 - Podiatric medical board—Membership.

RCW 18.22.013 Podiatric medical board—Membership.The Washington state podiatric medical board consists of seven members that are appointed by the governor. All members must be residents of the state. Two members must be consumers whose occupation does not include the administration of health activities or the providing of health services and who have no material financial interest in providing health care services or fiduciary relationship to a health care delivery system. Five members must be podiatric physicians and surgeons who at the time of appointment have been licensed under the laws of this state for at least five consecutive years immediately preceding appointment and shall at all times during their terms remain licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons.Board members serve five-year terms. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms on the board. Each member shall take the usual oath of a state officer, which must be filed with the secretary of state, and each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and sworn.Each member is subject to removal at the pleasure of the governor. If a vacancy on the board occurs from any cause, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term.[ 2020 c 248 § 1; 1990 c 147 § 3; 1982 c 21 § 8.]NOTES:Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.014 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.014 - Board—Officers—Members' compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.22.014 Board—Officers—Members' compensation and travel expenses.The board shall meet at the places and times it determines and as often as necessary to discharge its duties. The board shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary from among its members. Members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 in addition to travel expenses provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. A simple majority of the board members currently serving constitutes a quorum of the board.[ 2020 c 248 § 2; 1990 c 147 § 4; 1984 c 287 § 26; 1982 c 21 § 9.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.015 - Board—Duties—Rules.

RCW 18.22.015 Board—Duties—Rules.The board shall:(1) Administer all laws placed under its jurisdiction;(2) Prepare, grade, and administer or determine the nature, grading, and administration of examinations for applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses;(3) Examine and investigate all applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses and certify to the secretary all applicants it judges to be properly qualified;(4) Adopt any rules which it considers necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter;(5) Adopt rules governing the administration of sedation and anesthesia in the offices of persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training and equipment;(6) Determine which schools of podiatric medicine and surgery will be approved.[ 2007 c 273 § 28; 1990 c 147 § 5; 1986 c 259 § 18; 1982 c 21 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2007 c 273: See RCW 70.230.900 and 70.230.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Director of licensing or director's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.018 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.018 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.22.018 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 § 10; 1986 c 259 § 17.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.021 - License required.

RCW 18.22.021 License required.It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice podiatry in this state unless the person first has obtained a license therefor.[ 1987 c 150 § 11.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.025 - License required to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.

RCW 18.22.025 License required to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a podiatric physician and surgeon without first applying for and receiving a license under this chapter to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.[ 1990 c 147 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.035 - Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.

RCW 18.22.035 Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.(1) A podiatric physician and surgeon is responsible for the quality of podiatric care.(2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery is the diagnosis and the medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatments of ailments of the human foot.(3) Podiatric physicians and surgeons may issue prescriptions valid at any pharmacy for any drug, including narcotics, necessary in the practice of podiatry.(4) Podiatrists shall not:(a) Amputate the foot;(b) Administer spinal anesthetic or any anesthetic that renders the patient unconscious; or(c) Treat systemic conditions.[ 1990 c 147 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.040 - Applicants—Fee—Eligibility.

RCW 18.22.040 Applicants—Fee—Eligibility.Before any person may take an examination for the issuance of a podiatric physician and surgeon license, the applicant shall submit a completed application and a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. The applicant shall also furnish the secretary and the board with satisfactory proof that:(1) The applicant has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in chapter 18.130 RCW and is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment;(2) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a course in an approved school of podiatric medicine and surgery;(3) The applicant has completed one year of postgraduate podiatric medical training in a program approved by the board, provided that applicants graduating before July 1, 1993, shall be exempt from the postgraduate training requirement.[ 2000 c 171 § 4; 1993 c 29 § 2; 1990 c 147 § 8; 1982 c 21 § 5; 1979 c 158 § 18; 1973 c 77 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 19; 1955 c 149 § 2; 1935 c 48 § 3; 1921 c 120 § 3; 1917 c 38 § 6; RRS § 10079.]NOTES:Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.22.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.045 - Postgraduate training license.

RCW 18.22.045 Postgraduate training license.The board may grant approval to issue a license without examination to a podiatric physician and surgeon in a board-approved postgraduate training program in this state if the applicant files an application and meets all the requirements for licensure set forth in RCW 18.22.040 except for completion of one year of postgraduate training. The secretary shall issue a postgraduate podiatric medicine and surgery license that permits the physician to practice podiatric medicine and surgery only in connection with his or her duties in the postgraduate training program. The postgraduate training license does not authorize the podiatric physician to engage in any other form of practice. Each podiatric physician and surgeon in postgraduate training shall practice podiatric medicine and surgery under the supervision of a physician licensed in this state under this chapter, or chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, but such supervision shall not be construed to necessarily require the personal presence of the supervising physician at the place where services are rendered.All persons licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the podiatric medical board as set forth in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.Persons applying for licensure pursuant to this section shall pay an application and renewal fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. Postgraduate training licenses may be renewed annually. Any person who obtains a license pursuant to this section may apply for licensure under this chapter but shall submit a new application form and comply with all other licensing requirements of this chapter.[ 1993 c 29 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.060 - Examination—Date, location, and application—Reexamination.

RCW 18.22.060 Examination—Date, location, and application—Reexamination.(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have met the requirements for examination under RCW 18.22.040 will be scheduled for the next examination after the filing of the complete application. The board shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.(2) An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactorily is entitled to reexamination upon the payment of a fee for each reexamination determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250.[ 1990 c 147 § 9; 1985 c 7 § 11; 1982 c 21 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 16; 1973 c 77 § 6; 1965 c 97 § 1; 1957 c 52 § 14. Prior: (i) 1921 c 120 § 5; 1917 c 38 § 9; RRS § 10082. (ii) 1921 c 120 § 4; 1917 c 38 § 7; RRS § 10080.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.082 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.082 - License—Reciprocity.

RCW 18.22.082 License—Reciprocity.An applicant holding a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in another state may be licensed without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantively equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1990 c 147 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.083 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.083 - License—Examination to determine professional qualifications.

RCW 18.22.083 License—Examination to determine professional qualifications.Before being issued a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery, applicants must successfully pass the examinations administered by the national board of podiatry examiners and an examination administered or approved by the board to determine their professional qualifications. The examination administered by the board shall include the subject areas as the board may require by rule.The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency, other licensing authority, or association of licensing authorities.The board may by rule establish the passing grade for the examination.[ 1990 c 147 § 11; 1982 c 21 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.110 - License—Display.

RCW 18.22.110 License—Display.Every holder of a podiatric physician and surgeon license shall keep the license on exhibition in a conspicuous place in the holder's office or place of business.[ 1990 c 147 § 12; 1973 c 77 § 9; 1957 c 52 § 15. Prior: 1917 c 38 § 2, part; RRS § 10075, part.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.120 - License renewal.

RCW 18.22.120 License renewal.The board shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of licenses and relicensing. Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 7; 1990 c 147 § 13; 1985 c 7 § 13; 1982 c 21 § 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 18; 1973 c 77 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 4; 1965 c 97 § 2; 1955 c 149 § 6. Prior: (i) 1921 c 120 § 5, part; 1917 c 38 § 9, part; RRS § 10082, part. (ii) 1921 c 120 § 9; RRS § 10096.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.125 - License—Inactive status.

RCW 18.22.125 License—Inactive status.(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice podiatric medicine and surgery in this state without first activating the license.(2) The inactive renewal fee shall be established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250, but may not exceed twenty-five percent of the active license renewal fee. Failure to renew an inactive license results in cancellation in the same manner as an active license.(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with the rules established by the board.(4) The provisions of this chapter relating to the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license are applicable to an inactive license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license remains inactive until the proceedings have been completed.[ 1990 c 147 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.191 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.191 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 18.22.191 Rules and regulations.The secretary shall have the power and duty to formulate and prescribe such rules and regulations as may be reasonable in the proper administration of this chapter. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Set all fees required in this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(2) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and licensees.[ 1990 c 147 § 15; 1955 c 149 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.210 - Unlawful practice—Evidence of.

RCW 18.22.210 Unlawful practice—Evidence of.It is prima facie evidence of the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery or of holding oneself out as a practitioner of podiatric medicine and surgery within the meaning of this chapter for any person to treat in any manner ailments of the human foot by medical, surgical, or mechanical means or appliances, or to use the title "podiatrist," "podiatric physician and surgeon," or any other words or letters which designate or tend to designate to the public that the person so treating or holding himself or herself out to treat, is a podiatric physician and surgeon.[ 1990 c 147 § 16; 1982 c 21 § 17; 1973 c 77 § 17; 1935 c 48 § 4; 1921 c 120 § 6; 1917 c 38 § 10; RRS § 10083.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.220 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 18.22.220 Violations—Penalty.Every person violating, or failing to comply with, the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1955 c 149 § 10; 1917 c 38 § 21; RRS § 10094.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.230 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.22.230 Exemptions.The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of the provisions of this chapter:(1) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States;(2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by students enrolled in a school approved by the board. The performance of services must be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor;(3) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons of other states or countries while appearing at educational seminars;(4) The use of roentgen and other rays for making radiograms or similar records of the feet or portions thereof, under the supervision of a licensed podiatric physician and surgeon or a physician;(5) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by externs, interns, and residents in training programs approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association;(6) The performing of podiatric services by persons not licensed under this chapter when performed under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist if those services are authorized by board rule or other law to be so performed;(7) The treatment of ailments of the feet by physicians licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, or other licensed health professionals practicing within the scope of their licenses;(8) The domestic administration of family remedies or treatment by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the creed or tenets of any well recognized church or religious denomination.[ 1990 c 147 § 17; 1982 c 21 § 19; 1973 c 77 § 19; 1955 c 149 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.240 - Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.

RCW 18.22.240 Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall repeal its rules on pain management, WAC 246-922-510 through 246-922-540.(2) By June 30, 2011, the board shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements:(a)(i) Dosing criteria, including:(A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless a podiatric physician and surgeon first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and(B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management.(ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account:(A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management;(B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt a podiatric physician and surgeon from the specialty consultation requirement;(C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations;(D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and(E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients;(b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought;(c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and(d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids.(3) The board shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of podiatric physicians and surgeons in the state.(4) The rules adopted under this section do not apply:(a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or(b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.[ 2010 c 209 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.250 - Impaired practitioner program—License surcharge.

RCW 18.22.250 Impaired practitioner program—License surcharge.(1) To implement an impaired podiatric practitioner program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the board shall enter into a contract with a voluntary substance abuse monitoring program. The impaired podiatric practitioner program may include any or all of the following:(a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs;(b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source;(c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment;(d) Referring impaired podiatric practitioners to treatment programs;(e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired podiatric practitioners including those ordered by the board;(f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired podiatric practitioners; and(g) Performing other related activities as determined by the board.(2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of fifty dollars on each license issuance or renewal to be collected by the department from every podiatric practitioner licensed under this chapter. These moneys must be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for implementation of the impaired podiatric practitioner program.[ 2017 c 22 § 1.]