Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-223.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 645-223.4 - Unlicensed graduate of a podiatric college

An unlicensed graduate of a podiatric college may function in the licensed podiatrist's office only as a podiatric assistant. The licensed podiatrist has full responsibility and liability for the unlicensed person.

(1) Treatments, charting, and notations completed by the unlicensed graduate must be initialed by that person and countersigned by the licensed podiatrist.

(2) An unlicensed graduate will not:

a. Be referred to as "doctor" during professional contact with patients.

b. Treat patients in the office without a licensed podiatrist present.

c. Perform surgical work without direct supervision of a licensed podiatrist.

d. Diagnose or prescribe medicine.

e. Take independent actions regarding diagnosis, treatment or prescriptions.

f. Visit nursing homes or make house calls without the presence of the licensed podiatrist.

g. Bill for any services.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-223.4

Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 6/19/2024