In addition to meeting the application requirements in AS 08.64.209, an applicant for a license to practice podiatry shall submit to the board

1. (1) a certified true copy of a certificate verifying the applicant's successful completion of surgical residency training in a hospital accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association Council on Podiatric Medical Education or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery for a period of at least

   1. (A) one year if the applicant graduated from an accredited school of podiatry on or before December 31, 2010; or
   2. (B) two years if the applicant graduated from an accredited school of podiatry on or after January 1, 2011;

2. (2) verification of the applicant's completions of at least two hours of education in opioid use and addiction

   1. (A) education under this paragraph must be earned in a continuing medical education program from a provider that is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education;
   2. (B) for an applicant who does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number, the verification will be waived until the applicant applies for a valid registration number.

(Eff. 8/9/95, Register 135; am 8/17/2018, Register 227; am 12/25/2019, Register 232)