DAR File No. 39854

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Section R156-5a-302c

Qualifications for Licensure - Training Requirements

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 39854
Filed: 10/20/2015 02:57:41 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

During the 2015 General Session, S.B. 133 was passed expanding the scope of practice for a podiatric physician if additional training requirements are met. This proposed rule filing describes the acceptable documentation demonstrating the training required by S.B. 133. Both the Division and Podiatric Physicians Licensing Board have reviewed and are recommending these rule amendments.

Summary of the rule or change:

Section R156-51-302c is added to identify what documentation an applicant must provide in order to meet the requirements for an expanded scope of practice. Subsection R156-51-302c(1) lists acceptable documentation as verification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery stating the applicant is board qualifier. Subsection R156-51-302c(2) lists acceptable documentation as verification of a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)
• Section 58-5a-101

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $75 to print and distribute the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

The proposed amendments apply only to those persons that are required to be licensed podiatric physicians and seek to expand their scope of practice. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.

small businesses:

The proposed amendments apply only to applicants and licensed podiatric physicians that seek to expand their scope of practice. Applicants and licensees may work in a small business; however, the proposed amendments would not directly affect the business.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The proposed amendments apply only to applicants for licensure as podiatric physicians and licensed podiatric physicians who may seek to expand the scope of their practice. The Division anticipates the proposed amendments will not result in any additional costs or savings beyond those already considered in the passage of S.B. 133 (2015).

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments apply only to applicants for licensure as podiatric physicians and licensed podiatric physicians who may seek to expand the scope of their practice. The Division anticipates the proposed amendments will not result in any additional costs or savings beyond those already considered in the passage of S.B. 133 (2015).

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

As stated in the rule analysis, this rule results from a change in state law, which expanded a podiatric physician's practice scope, if additional training requirements are met. This rule provides guidance on acceptable documentation for the required training. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated.

Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steve Duncombe at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6235, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at sduncombe@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

12/15/2015

This rule may become effective on:

12/22/2015

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-5a. Podiatric Physician Licensing Act Rule.

R156-5a-302c. Qualifications for Licensure - Training Requirements.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-5a-103(3)(b)(iii), acceptable documentation that the podiatric physician has completed training and experience in standard or advanced midfoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures, shall consist of verification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery that the applicant is currently board qualified.

(2) In accordance with Subsection 58-5a-103(3)(c)(iii), acceptable documentation that the podiatric physician has completed training and experience in standard or advanced midfoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures, shall consist of verification of a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery from a program approved, at the time of completion, by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.

 

KEY: licensing, podiatrists, podiatric physician

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 9, 2009]2015

Notice of Continuation: September 16, 2013

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-5a-101