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2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.10 - Applicability of other provisions of law.

148C.10 Applicability of other provisions of law.
The provisions of chapter 147, not otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, shall apply to the provisions of this chapter.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, §148B.10; C81, §148C.10]
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.11 - Prohibition — crime.

148C.11 Prohibition — crime.
A person not licensed as required by this chapter who practices as a physician assistant is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[82 Acts, ch 1005, §7]
88 Acts, ch 1225, §24; 2003 Acts, ch 93, §11, 14
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.12 - Annual report.

148C.12 Annual report.
By January 31 of each year the board and the board of medicine shall provide to the general assembly and the governor a joint report detailing the boards’ collaborative efforts and team building practices.
2007 Acts, ch 10, §184; 2007 Acts, ch 218, §189
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.13 - Investigators for physician assistants.

148C.13 Investigators for physician assistants.
1. The board may appoint investigators, who shall not be members of the board, to administer and aid in the enforcement of the provisions of law relating to physician assistants. The amount of compensation for the investigators shall be determined pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV.
2. Investigators authorized by the board have the powers and status of peace officers when enforcing this chapter and chapters 147 and 272C.
2008 Acts, ch 1088, §57
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148D - RESIDENT PHYSICIANS › Section 148D.1 - Definitions.

148D.1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Affiliated” means established or developed by the college of medicine.
2. “College of medicine” means the university of Iowa college of medicine.
3. “Family practice unit” means the community facility or classroom for the teaching of ambulatory health care skills within a residency program.
4. The “medical profession” means medical and osteopathic physicians.
5. “Residency program” means a community based family practice residency education program presently in existence or established under this chapter.
[C75, 77, 79, §148C.1; C81, §148D.1]
86 Acts, ch 1245, §2051; 2001 Acts, ch 74, §7
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148D - RESIDENT PHYSICIANS › Section 148D.2 - Establishment.

148D.2 Establishment.
1. A statewide medical education system is established for the purpose of training resident physicians in family practice. The dean of the college of medicine is responsible for implementing the development and expansion of residency programs in cooperation with the medical profession, hospitals, and clinics located throughout the state. The head of the department of family practice in the college of medicine shall determine where affiliated residency programs shall be established, giving consideration to communities in the state where the population, hospital facilities, number of physicians and interest in medical education indicate the potential success of the residency programs. The medical education systems shall provide financial support for residents in training in accredited affiliated residency programs and shall establish positions for a director, assistant director, and other faculty in the programs.
2. To assure continued growth, development, and academic essentials in ongoing programs, nonaffiliated residency programs which are accredited by a recognized national accrediting organization, shall be funded under this chapter at a level commensurate with the support of the affiliated residency programs having a comparable number of residents in training or, if there are no affiliated residency programs having a comparable number of residents in training, then a nonaffiliated program shall be funded in an amount determined on a pro rata capitation basis for each resident in training, equivalent to the per capita funding for each resident in training in an affiliated program having the nearest number of residents in training. As used in this subsection, “support” means both cash grants and the value of service directly provided to affiliated residency programs by the college of medicine.
[C75, 77, 79, §148C.2; C81, §148D.2]
88 Acts, ch 1134, §30; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §47
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148D - RESIDENT PHYSICIANS › Section 148D.6 - Use of funds.

148D.6 Use of funds.
1. Moneys appropriated for the residency program shall be in addition to all the income of the state university of Iowa, and shall not be used to supplant funds for other programs under the administration of the college of medicine.
2. The allocation of state funds for a residency program shall not exceed fifty percent of the total cost of the program and shall be used for:
a. The salaries of the director, assistant director and other faculty and auxiliary personnel on the community level.
b. The stipends for the residents in training.
c. The initial construction or remodeling of a facility which serves as a family practice unit within a residency program.
d. The purchase of equipment for use in the family practice unit.
e. Travel expenses for consultative visits by faculty.
3. No more than twenty percent of the appropriation for each fiscal year for affiliated programs shall be authorized for expenditures made in support of the faculty and staff of the college of medicine who are associated with the affiliated residency program.
4. No funds appropriated under this chapter shall be used to subsidize the cost of care incurred by patients.
5. Allocations for the renovation or construction of a family practice unit shall not exceed thirty-five thousand dollars per program.
[C75, 77, 79, §148C.6; C81, §148D.6]
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.1 - Definitions.

148E.1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Acupuncture” means a form of health care developed from traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment, and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.
2. “Acupuncturist” means a person who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.
3. “Board” means the board of medicine established in chapter 147.
4. “Practice of acupuncture” means the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based upon oriental medical diagnosis as a primary mode of therapy. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include manual, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic treatment, and the recommendation of dietary guidelines and therapeutic exercise based on traditional oriental medicine concepts.
93 Acts, ch 86, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §5; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §107
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.2 - License required — renewal.

148E.2 License required — renewal.
1. In order to obtain a license to practice acupuncture, an applicant shall present evidence to the board of all of the following:
a. Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the national commission for the certification of acupuncturists.
b. Successful completion of a three-year postsecondary training program or acupuncture college program which is accredited by, in candidacy for accreditation by, or which meets the standards of the accreditation commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine.
c. Successful completion of a course in clean needle technique approved by the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine.
2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a license to practice acupuncture shall be granted by the board to a resident of this state who has successfully completed an acupuncture degree program approved by the board, or an apprenticeship or tutorial program approved by the board, on or before July 1, 2001.
3. A license granted pursuant to this section shall be renewed every two years. Renewal shall require evidence of current active membership in the national commission for the certification of acupuncturists.
93 Acts, ch 86, §2; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §6; 2016 Acts, ch 1011, §36
Referred to in §148E.6
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.3 - Scope of chapter.

148E.3 Scope of chapter.
This chapter does not apply to the following:
1. A person otherwise licensed to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, chiropractic, podiatry, or dentistry who is exclusively engaged in the practice of the person’s profession.
2. A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the board.
93 Acts, ch 86, §3; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §7; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §49; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §141
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.4 - Standard of care.

148E.4 Standard of care.
A person licensed under this chapter shall be held to the same standard of care as a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.
93 Acts, ch 86, §4; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §8; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §141
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.5 - Use and disposal of needles.

148E.5 Use and disposal of needles.
An acupuncturist shall use only presterilized, disposable needles, and shall provide for adequate disposal of used needles.
93 Acts, ch 86, §5; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §9
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.6 - Display of certificate and disclosure of information to patients.

148E.6 Display of certificate and disclosure of information to patients.
An acupuncturist shall display the license issued pursuant to section 148E.2 in a conspicuous place in the acupuncturist’s place of business. An acupuncturist shall provide to each patient upon initial contact with the patient the following information in written form:
1. The name, business address, and business telephone number of the acupuncturist.
2. A fee schedule.
3. A listing of the acupuncturist’s education, experience, degrees, certificates, or credentials related to acupuncture awarded by professional acupuncture organizations, the length of time required to obtain the degrees or credentials, and experience.
4. A statement indicating any license, certificate, or registration in a health care occupation which was revoked by any local, state, or national health care agency.
5. A statement that the acupuncturist is complying with statutes and rules adopted by the board, including a statement that only presterilized, disposable needles are used by the acupuncturist.
6. A statement indicating that the practice of acupuncture is regulated by the board.
7. A statement indicating that a license to practice acupuncture does not authorize a person to practice medicine and surgery in this state, and that the services of an acupuncturist must not be regarded as diagnosis and treatment by a person licensed to practice medicine and must not be regarded as medical opinion or advice.
93 Acts, ch 86, §6; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §10
Referred to in §148E.8
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.8 - License revocation or suspension.

148E.8 License revocation or suspension.
In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension referred to in section 147.55, a license to practice acupuncture shall be revoked or suspended when the acupuncturist is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:
1. Failure to provide information as required in section 148E.6 or provision of false information to patients.
2. Acceptance of remuneration for referral of a patient to other health professionals.
3. Offering of or giving of remuneration for the referral of patients, not including paid advertisements or marketing services.
4. Failure to comply with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or applicable provisions of chapter 147.
5. Engaging in sexual activity or genital contact with a patient while acting or purporting to act within the scope of practice, whether or not the patient consented to the sexual activity or genital contact.
6. Disclosure of confidential information regarding the patient.
93 Acts, ch 86, §8; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148E - ACUPUNCTURE › Section 148E.9 - Accident and health insurance coverage.

148E.9 Accident and health insurance coverage.
This chapter shall not be construed to require accident and health insurance coverage for acupuncture services under an existing or future contract or policy for insurance issued or issued for delivery in this state, unless otherwise provided by the contract or policy.
93 Acts, ch 86, §9; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §13
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.1 - Title and purpose.

148F.1 Title and purpose.
1. This chapter may be cited and referred to as the “Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act”.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of persons offering orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services to the public in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §13
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.3 - Duties of the board.

148F.3 Duties of the board.
The board shall administer this chapter. The board’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:
1. Adoption of rules to administer and interpret this chapter, chapter 147, and chapter 272C with respect to the education and licensing of orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists.
2. Adoption of rules to establish accepted standards of orthotic and prosthetic scope of practice, including the classification of devices and supervision of nonlicensed caregivers. Any changes to the nationally accepted standards by the American board for certification in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics which impact scope of practice may be approved by the board along with the adoption of rules as required in this section.
3. Adoption of rules relating to professional conduct and licensing and the establishment of ethical and professional standards of practice.
4. Acting on matters concerning licensure and the process of applying for, granting, suspending, imposing supervisory or probationary conditions upon, reinstating, revoking, or renewing a license.
5. Establishing and collecting licensure fees as provided in section 147.80.
6. Developing continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal.
7. Evaluating requirements for licensure in other states to determine if reciprocity may be granted.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §15; 2021 Acts, ch 76, §36; 2022 Acts, ch 1021, §44
Subsection 8 stricken
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.4 - Persons and practices not affected.

148F.4 Persons and practices not affected.
This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of any of the following:
1. A person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed, including but not limited to persons set out in section 147.1, subsections 3 and 6.
2. A person employed as an orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics practitioner by the government of the United States if that person practices solely under the direction or control of the organization by which the person is employed.
3. A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in an educational program accredited or approved according to rules adopted by the board, if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates the person’s status as a student, resident, or trainee.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §16
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.5 - Qualifications for licensure as orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist.

148F.5 Qualifications for licensure as orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist.
1. To qualify for a license to practice orthotics or prosthetics, a person shall meet the following requirements:
a. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or university.
b. Have completed the amount of formal training, including but not limited to an orthotic and prosthetic education program, and clinical practice established and approved by the board.
c. Complete a clinical residency in the professional area for which a license is sought in accordance with standards, guidelines, or procedures for residencies established and approved by the board. The majority of training must be devoted to services performed under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of orthotics or prosthetics or a person certified as a certified orthotist, certified prosthetist, or certified prosthetist orthotist whose practice is located outside the state.
d. Pass all written, practical, and oral examinations that are required and approved by the board.
e. Be qualified to practice in accordance with accepted standards of orthotic and prosthetic care as established by the board.
2. To qualify for a license to practice pedorthics, a person shall meet the following requirements:
a. Submit proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
b. Have completed the amount of formal training, including but not limited to a pedorthic education program, and clinical practice established and approved by the board.
c. Complete a qualified clinical experience program in pedorthics that has a minimum of one thousand hours of pedorthic patient care experience in accordance with any standards, guidelines, or procedures established and approved by the board. The majority of training must be devoted to services performed under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or licensed practitioner of pedorthics or a person certified as a certified pedorthist whose practice is located outside the state.
d. Pass all examinations that are required and approved by the board.
e. Be qualified to practice in accordance with accepted standards of pedorthic care as established by the board.
3. The standards and requirements for licensure established by the board shall be substantially equal to or in excess of standards commonly accepted in the professions of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics, as applicable. The board shall adopt rules as necessary to set the standards and requirements.
4. A person may be licensed in more than one discipline.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §17; 2013 Acts, ch 32, §5
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.6 - Assistants and technicians.

148F.6 Assistants and technicians.
1. a. A person shall not work as an assistant to an orthotist or prosthetist or provide fabrication of orthoses or prostheses unless the work or fabrication is performed under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or licensed prosthetist. A person shall not provide patient care services regulated by this chapter unless provided under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or licensed prosthetist.
b. An assistant may perform orthotic or prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. An assistant may also fabricate, repair, and maintain orthoses and prostheses.
2. A technician may assist a person licensed under this chapter with fabrication of orthoses, prostheses, or pedorthic devices but shall not provide direct patient care.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §18; 2014 Acts, ch 1042, §1
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.7 - Limitation on provision of care and services.

148F.7 Limitation on provision of care and services.
A licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician, a licensed podiatric physician, an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to chapter 152 or 152E, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the authority to order the services of an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist by the assistant’s supervising physician.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §19; 2013 Acts, ch 32, §6
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148F - ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS › Section 148F.8 - Penalties.

148F.8 Penalties.
1. If any person, company, or other entity violates a provision of this chapter, the attorney general may petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person, company, or other entity has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided in this chapter.
2. If a person practices as an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist or represents the person as such without being licensed under the provisions of this chapter, then any other licensed orthotist, pedorthist, or prosthetist, any interested party, or any person injured by the person may petition for relief as provided in subsection 1.
3. If a company or other entity holds itself out to provide orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic services without having an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist licensed under the provisions of this chapter on its staff to provide those services, then any other licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist or any interested party or injured person may petition for relief as provided in subsection 1.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §20
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148G - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY › Section 148G.1 - Definitions.

148G.1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Board” means the board of respiratory care and polysomnography established in chapter 147.
2. “Direct supervision” means that the respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or the polysomnographic technologist providing supervision must be present where the polysomnographic procedure is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure.
3. “General supervision” means that the polysomnographic procedure is provided under a physician’s or qualified health care professional prescriber’s overall direction and control, but the physician’s or qualified health care professional prescriber’s presence is not required during the performance of the procedure.
4. “Physician” means a person who is currently licensed in Iowa to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and who is board certified and who is actively involved in the sleep medicine center or laboratory.
5. “Polysomnographic student” means a person who is enrolled in a program approved by the board and who may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a polysomnographic technologist as a part of the person’s educational program.
6. “Polysomnographic technician” means a person who has graduated from a program approved by the board, but has not yet received an accepted national credential awarded from an examination program approved by the board and who may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a licensed polysomnographic technologist for a period of up to thirty days following graduation while awaiting credentialing examination scheduling and results.
7. “Polysomnographic technologist” means a person licensed by the board to engage in the practice of polysomnography under the general supervision of a physician or a qualified health care professional prescriber.
8. “Practice of polysomnography” means as described in section 148G.2.
9. “Qualified health care practitioner” means an individual who is licensed under section 147.2, and who holds a credential listed on the board of registered polysomnographic technologists list of accepted allied health credentials.
10. “Qualified health care professional prescriber” means a physician assistant operating under the prescribing authority granted in section 147.107 or an advanced registered nurse practitioner operating under the prescribing authority granted in section 147.107.
11. “Sleep-related services” means acts performed by polysomnographic technicians, polysomnographic students, and other persons permitted to perform those services under this chapter, in a setting described in this chapter that would be considered the practice of polysomnography if performed by a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a polysomnographic technologist.
2015 Acts, ch 70, §7
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148G - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY › Section 148G.2 - Practice of polysomnography.

148G.2 Practice of polysomnography.
The practice of polysomnography consists of but is not limited to the following tasks as performed for the purpose of polysomnography, under the general supervision of a licensed physician or qualified health care professional prescriber:
1. Monitoring, recording, and evaluating physiologic data during polysomnographic testing and review during the evaluation of sleep-related disorders, including sleep-related respiratory disturbances, by applying any of the following techniques, equipment, or procedures:
a. Noninvasive continuous, bilevel positive airway pressure, or adaptive servo-ventilation titration on spontaneously breathing patients using a mask or oral appliance; provided, that the mask or oral appliance does not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway.
b. Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy of less than six liters per minute, utilizing a nasal cannula or incorporated into a positive airway pressure device during a polysomnogram.
c. Capnography during a polysomnogram.
d. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
e. Pulse oximetry.
f. Gastroesophageal pH monitoring.
g. Esophageal pressure monitoring.
h. Sleep stage recording using surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography.
i. Surface electromyography.
j. Electrocardiography.
k. Respiratory effort monitoring, including thoracic and abdominal movement.
l. Plethysmography blood flow monitoring.
m. Snore monitoring.
n. Audio and video monitoring.
o. Body movement monitoring.
p. Nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring.
q. Nasal and oral airflow monitoring.
r. Body temperature monitoring.
2. Monitoring the effects that a mask or oral appliance used to treat sleep disorders has on sleep patterns; provided, however, that the mask or oral appliance shall not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway.
3. Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation and determining whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is warranted.
4. Analyzing and scoring data collected during the monitoring described in this section for the purpose of assisting a physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders that result from developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction.
5. Implementation of a written or verbal order from a physician or qualified health care professional prescriber to perform polysomnography.
6. Education of a patient regarding the treatment regimen that assists the patient in improving the patient’s sleep.
7. Use of any oral appliance used to treat sleep-disordered breathing while under the care of a licensed polysomnographic technologist during the performance of a sleep study, as directed by a licensed dentist.
2015 Acts, ch 70, §8
Referred to in §148G.1
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148G - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY › Section 148G.3 - Location of services.

148G.3 Location of services.
The practice of polysomnography shall take place only in a facility that is accredited by a nationally recognized sleep medicine laboratory or center accrediting agency, in a facility operated by a hospital or a hospital licensed under chapter 135B, or in a patient’s home pursuant to rules adopted by the board; provided, however, that the scoring of data and the education of patients may take place in another setting.
2015 Acts, ch 70, §9
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148G - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY › Section 148G.7 - Persons exempt from licensing requirement.

148G.7 Persons exempt from licensing requirement.
1. The following persons may provide sleep-related services without being licensed as a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or as a polysomnographic technologist under this chapter:
a. A qualified health care practitioner may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a licensed polysomnographic technologist for a period of up to six months while gaining the clinical experience necessary to meet the admission requirements for a polysomnographic credentialing examination. The board may grant a one-time extension of up to six months.
b. A polysomnographic student may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a polysomnographic technologist as a part of the student’s educational program while actively enrolled in a polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs or an equivalent program as determined by the board.
2. Before providing any sleep-related services, a polysomnographic technician or polysomnographic student who is obtaining clinical experience shall give notice to the board that the person is working under the direct supervision of a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or a polysomnographic technologist in order to gain the experience to be eligible to sit for a national certification examination. The person shall wear a badge that appropriately identifies the person while providing such services.
2015 Acts, ch 70, §13
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.1 - Definitions.

148H.1 Definitions.
1. “Active candidate status” means a person has met the requirements established by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization to take the American board of genetic counseling certification examination in general genetics and genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor examination and has been granted this designation by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization.
2. “Board” means the board of medicine.
3. “Genetic counseling” means the provision of services by an individual who qualifies for a license under this chapter.
4. “Genetic counseling intern” means a student enrolled in a genetic counseling program accredited by the accreditation council for genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization, or the American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization.
5. “Genetic counselor” means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of genetic counseling.
6. “Qualified supervisor” means any person who is a genetic counselor licensed under this chapter, a physician licensed under chapter 148, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 152.
7. “Supervision” means supervision by a qualified supervisor who has the overall responsibility of assessing the work of a provisional licensee, provided that an annual supervision contract signed by the qualified supervisor and the provisional licensee is on file with both parties. “Supervision” does not require the qualified supervisor’s presence during the performance of services.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §5, 12; 2018 Acts, ch 1172, §21
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.2 - Scope of practice.

148H.2 Scope of practice.
A person licensed under this chapter may do any of the following:
1. Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases in a patient, the patient’s offspring, and other family members.
2. Discuss the features, history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
3. Identify, order, and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment of a patient.
4. Refer a patient to a specialty or subspecialty department as necessary for the purpose of collaborating on diagnosis and treatment involving multiple body systems and general medical management.
5. Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic and medical conditions and diseases.
6. Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results.
7. Evaluate the responses of a patient or patient’s family to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide patient-centered genetic counseling and anticipatory guidance.
8. Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
9. Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §6, 12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.3 - Qualifications for licensure — provisional licensure.

148H.3 Qualifications for licensure — provisional licensure.
1. Each applicant for licensure under this chapter shall:
a. Submit an application form as prescribed by the board.
b. Provide satisfactory evidence of certification as a genetic counselor by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization, the American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization, or as a medical geneticist by the American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization.
2. A license shall be issued for a two-year period and shall be renewed upon the filing of a renewal application as prescribed by the board.
3. A licensee shall maintain active certification as a genetic counselor by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization, the American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization, or as a medical geneticist by the American board of medical genetics and genomics, or its equivalent or successor organization.
4. a. The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who meets all of the requirements for licensure except for the certification component and who has been granted active candidate status by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization.
b. The applicant shall submit a provisional license application form prescribed by the board as determined by the board.
c. A provisional license shall expire upon the earlier of issuance of a full license by the board or the loss of active candidate status from the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization by the holder of the provisional license.
d. A person with a provisional license shall only practice genetic counseling under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §7, 12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.4 - Scope of chapter.

148H.4 Scope of chapter.
This chapter shall not be construed to apply to any of the following:
1. A physician or surgeon or an osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 148, a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 152, a physician assistant licensed under chapter 148C, or other persons licensed under chapter 147 when acting within the scope of the person’s profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the person’s education and training.
2. A person who is certified by the American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization as a doctor of philosophy and is not a genetic counselor licensed pursuant to this chapter.
3. A person employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof if the person provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the entity by which the person is employed.
4. A genetic counseling intern.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §8, 12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.5 - Continuing education.

148H.5 Continuing education.
An applicant for renewal of a license under this chapter shall submit satisfactory evidence to the board that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed, the applicant has completed thirty hours of national society of genetic counselors or its equivalent or successor organization or American board of medical genetics and genomics or its equivalent or successor organization continuing education units as approved by the board.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §9, 12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.6 - Rules — authority of board.

148H.6 Rules — authority of board.
The board shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter and chapters 147 and 148 which are necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter. The board may consult with genetic counselors during an investigative or disciplinary proceeding as it deems necessary.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §10, 12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148H - GENETIC COUNSELING › Section 148H.7 - Licensee discipline.

148H.7 Licensee discipline.
1. In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension referred to in section 147.55 and in accordance with the disciplinary process established for the board by section 148.6, the board may discipline a person licensed under this chapter who is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:
a. Having been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
b. Engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct including but not limited to negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice.
c. Violating any lawful order, rule, or regulation rendered or adopted by the board.
d. Having been refused issuance of or disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other jurisdiction.
2. A genetic counselor whose license is suspended or revoked or whose surrender of license with or without prejudice has been accepted by the board shall promptly deliver the original license to the board.
3. A provisional licensee who loses active candidate status with the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization shall surrender the provisional license to the board immediately.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §11, 12; 2020 Acts, ch 1103, §15, 31
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.1 - Persons engaged in practice — definitions.

149.1 Persons engaged in practice — definitions.
1. For the purpose of this subtitle the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of podiatry:
a. Persons who publicly profess to be podiatric physicians or who publicly profess to assume the duties incident to the practice of podiatry.
b. Persons who diagnose, prescribe, or prescribe and furnish medicine for ailments of the human foot, or treat such ailments by medical, mechanical, or surgical treatments.
2. As used in this chapter:
a. “Board” means the board of podiatry, created under chapter 147.
b. “Human foot” means the ankle and soft tissue which insert into the foot as well as the foot.
c. “Podiatric physician” means a physician or surgeon licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2542; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.1]
88 Acts, ch 1199, §2; 95 Acts, ch 108, §9; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §108; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §199
Referred to in §149.5
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.2 - Exceptions.

149.2 Exceptions.
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
1. Physicians and surgeons or osteopathic physicians and surgeons who are authorized to practice in this state and are not licensed podiatric physicians.
2. Podiatric physicians licensed to practice in the state prior to July 4, 1937.
3. Nothing herein shall affect or alter the existing right now held by retailers, manufacturers or others to sell corrective shoes, arch supports, drugs or medicines for use on feet.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2543; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.2]
88 Acts, ch 1199, §3; 96 Acts, ch 1034, §68; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §141
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.3 - License.

149.3 License.
Every applicant for a license to practice podiatry shall:
1. Be a graduate of an accredited school of podiatry.
2. Present an official transcript issued by a school of podiatry approved by the board.
3. Pass an examination as determined by the board by rule.
4. Have successfully completed a residency as determined by the board by rule. This subsection applies to all applicants who graduate from a school of podiatry on or after January 1, 1995.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2544; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.3]
89 Acts, ch 43, §1; 92 Acts, ch 1212, §5; 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §91; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §109; 2007 Acts, ch 126, §36
Referred to in §272C.2C
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.4 - Approved school.

149.4 Approved school.
A school of podiatry shall not be approved by the board as a school of recognized standing unless the school:
1. Requires for graduation or the receipt of any podiatric degree the completion of a course of study covering a period of at least eight months in each of four calendar years.
2. A school of podiatry shall not be approved by the board which does not have as an additional entrance requirement two years study in a recognized college, university, or academy.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2545; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.4]
90 Acts, ch 1253, §2; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §110
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.5 - Amputations — anesthesia — prescription drugs.

149.5 Amputations — anesthesia — prescription drugs.
1. A license to practice podiatry shall not authorize the licensee to amputate the human foot.
2. A licensed podiatric physician may do all of the following:
a. Administer local anesthesia.
b. Administer conscious sedation in a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center.
c. Prescribe and administer drugs for the treatment of human foot ailments as provided in section 149.1.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2546; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.5]
88 Acts, ch 1199, §4; 95 Acts, ch 108, §10; 2003 Acts, ch 22, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §200
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.6 - Title or abbreviation.

149.6 Title or abbreviation.
Every licensee shall be designated as a licensed podiatric physician and shall not use any title or abbreviation without the designation “practice limited to the foot,” nor mislead the public in any way as to the limited field or practice.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2547; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §149.6]
88 Acts, ch 1199, §5; 95 Acts, ch 108, §11
Titles and degrees, §147.72 – 147.74
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 149 - PODIATRY › Section 149.7 - Temporary license.

149.7 Temporary license.
1. The board may issue a temporary license authorizing the licensee to practice podiatry if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the qualifications prescribed by the board for the temporary license, which shall be substantially equivalent to those required for permanent licensure under this chapter. The board shall determine in each instance the applicant’s eligibility for the temporary license, whether or not an examination shall be given, and the type of examination. The requirements of the law pertaining to permanent licensure shall not be mandatory for temporary licensure except as specifically designated by the board. The granting of a temporary license does not in any way indicate that the person licensed is necessarily eligible for permanent licensure, and the board is not obligated to issue a permanent license to the person.
2. The board shall determine the duration of time a person is qualified to practice podiatry while holding a temporary license. The fee for this license shall be set by the board, and if extended beyond one year, a renewal fee per year shall be set by the board. The fees shall be based on the administrative costs of issuing and renewing the temporary licenses.
[82 Acts, ch 1040, §1]
87 Acts, ch 128, §2; 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §92, 93; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §111; 2009 Acts, ch 56, §4
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 151 - CHIROPRACTIC › Section 151.1 - “Chiropractic” defined.

151.1 “Chiropractic” defined.
For the purpose of this subtitle the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of chiropractic:
1. Persons publicly professing to be chiropractors or publicly professing to assume the duties incident to the practice of chiropractic.
2. Persons who treat human ailments by the adjustment of the neuromusculoskeletal structures, primarily, by hand or instrument, through spinal care.
3. Persons utilizing differential diagnosis and procedures related thereto, withdrawing or ordering withdrawal of the patient’s blood for diagnostic purposes, performing or utilizing routine laboratory tests, performing physical examinations, rendering nutritional advice, utilizing chiropractic physiotherapy procedures, all of which are subject to and authorized by section 151.8.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2555; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §151.1]
83 Acts, ch 83, §1, 2; 99 Acts, ch 141, §27
Referred to in §151.2, 151.10, 151.11
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 151 - CHIROPRACTIC › Section 151.2 - Persons not engaged in.

151.2 Persons not engaged in.
Section 151.1 shall not be construed to include the following classes of persons:
1. Licensed physicians and surgeons, licensed osteopathic physicians and surgeons, and physical therapists who are exclusively engaged in the practice of their respective professions.
2. Physicians and surgeons of the United States army, navy, or public health service when acting in the line of duty in this state, or to chiropractors licensed in another state, when incidentally called into this state in consultation with a chiropractor licensed in this state.
3. Students of chiropractic who have entered upon a regular course of study in a chiropractic college approved by the board, who practice chiropractic under the direction of a licensed chiropractor and in accordance with the rules of the board.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2556; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §151.2]
2007 Acts, ch 10, §120; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §58