Wyo. Code R. 028-0001-2
Podiatry, Board of Registration in
Chapter 2: License Requirements, Application Process, and Procedure
Effective Date: 01/31/2024 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 028.0001.2.01312024
Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated under the Board's authority to establish the requirements and procedures for licensure pursuant to Wyoming Statute 33-9-104, 105, 107, and 111.
(a) For those applicants seeking licensure, all requirements shall be met during the timeframe identified immediately prior to submitting a completed application.
(b) Applications shall be deemed 'complete' when all necessary documentation has been received by the Board office.
(c) Applications shall expire one (1) year after submission. If an application expires, an applicant shall submit a new application, including payment of fee.
(a) Every applicant shall be required to take the jurisprudence exam as part of their application for licensure.
(b) To successfully pass the jurisprudence examination, the applicant shall score at least 80%.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek initial licensure if the applicant is not currently licensed to practice in another jurisdiction and if the applicant has never been licensed in Wyoming.
(b) Application Requirements. Each applicant for licensure shall:
(i) Submit a completed initial application;
(ii) Pay the applicable fee;
(iii) Have an official transcript from a school of podiatry accredited by CPME, or its successor, that reflects the award of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree sent directly from the school to the Board office;
(iv) Have a letter verifying successful completion of a residency program approved by the CPME, or its successor, sent directly from the program to the Board office;
(v) Have a passing score verification for parts one (1), two (2), and three (3) of the examination from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners or its successor sent directly to the Board office; and
(c) To be able to perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot, the applicant shall also send the Board office verification of completion of a podiatric surgical residency training program approved by the CPME or its successor.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek licensure by reciprocity if the applicant is currently licensed to practice in another jurisdiction with licensure requirements as stringent as Wyoming, has held that license for at least one (1) year, and can present satisfactory proof of endorsement from that jurisdiction. Satisfactory proof of endorsement shall mean a license in good standing without restriction, condition, or other disciplinary action.
(b) Application Requirements. Each applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall:
(i) Submit a completed application;
(ii) Pay the applicable fee; and
(iii) Have an official verification of a license or certificate in good standing sent directly to the Board office from all jurisdictions where the applicant holds a current license and has held that license for at least one (1) year.
(a) All licenses issued by the Board shall expire on July 1.
(b) Renewal Procedure. Each licensee seeking to renew his or her license shall:
(i) Submit a completed renewal application that must be postmarked no later than July 1.
(ii) Pay the applicable fee; and
(iii) In even numbered years, submit verification of forty (40) hours of continuing education that complies with Section 78.
(c) X-Ray Machine Inspection. If a licensee uses an x-ray machine other than those at a JCAHO, State, or Federal accredited hospital or a JCAHO or State accredited surgical center, the licensee shall have that machine inspected by a qualified radiation expert at least every five (5) years. The licensee shall submit evidence of that inspection with his or her renewal application.
(a) Initial Renewal. A licensee shall be exempt from the continuing education requirement for the first renewal after being issued an initial license.
(b) Continuing Education Requirements. A licensee shall complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education every two (2) years to renew a license. Three (3) of the required forty (40) hours of continuing education shall be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances. All continuing education hours shall be earned within two (2) years prior to the license expiration date. There shall be no carryover of hours from one renewal period to another.
(c) Continuing Education Content. The content of continuing education shall relate to the scope of practice of podiatry as defined in W.S. 33-9-101(a)(i). Appropriate content includes, but is not limited to the following:
(i) Clinical medicine and surgery topics;
(ii) Risk management associated with patient care (e.g., understanding of and proper documentation of complications, effective communication with patients, and informed consent);
(iii) Medical and professional ethics;
(iv) Public health; and
(v) Epidemiology and related issues.
(d) Sponsorship and Approved Course/Programs. The Board shall accept:
(i) Programs approved by the APMA and their affiliated organizations;
(ii) Programs approved for Category 1 credit of the American Medical Association, and their affiliated organizations; and
(iii) Programs by sponsors approved by the CPME to conduct continuing education.
(iv) Other educational courses/programs approved by the Board.
(e) Compliance Review.
(i) Every renewal application shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
(ii) The ARC shall send a Notice of Deficiency to a renewal applicant if:
(A) The applicant is unable to provide satisfactory documentary evidence of compliance with this section; or
(B) The ARC does not approve the continued education claimed by the applicant.
(iii) Within sixty (60) days from the date of the Notice of Deficiency, the applicant shall submit:
(A) Satisfactory documentary evidence of continuing education to correct the deficiency; or
(B) A written request for the Board to review the ARC’s denial of claimed continuing education.
(iv) If the applicant/licensee does not provide satisfactory documentary evidence or request Board review, the application shall be denied.
(v) Continuing education earned and submitted in response to the Notice of Deficiency shall not be used to demonstrate competency in the next renewal.
(a) Unlicensed Practice. Failure to timely renew may subject the licensee to disciplinary action for unlicensed practice.
(b) Administrative Grace Period.
(i) The administrative grace period shall be from July 1 to October 1 annually.
(ii) A licensee who failed to timely renew may apply for renewal during the administrative grace period. However, the licensee shall not practice until the Board issues his or her license.
(iii) On or before October 1, a licensee who failed to timely renew shall:
(A) Submit a completed renewal application postmarked no later than October 1;
(B) Pay the applicable fee; and
(C) In even numbered years, submit verification of completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education that complies with Section 7.
(iv) On October 2, any license not renewed during the administrative grace period shall be revoked. If a license is revoked under this section, the podiatrist shall apply for relicensure.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek relicensure if the applicant has been licensed in Wyoming and allowed his or her license to be revoked due to failure to timely renew.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall:
(i) Submit a completed relicensure application;
(ii) Pay the applicable fee; and
(iii) Submit evidence of completion of forty (40) hours of CE for every two (2) years since the last license renewal that complies with Section 7. The total number of CE hours will be determined pro rata on a case-by-case basis.
(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek reinstatement if the applicant’s Wyoming license has been revoked, or surrendered.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall:
(i) Submit a completed reinstatement application;
(ii) Pay the applicable fee;
(iii) Submit evidence of complying with the requirements of a previous Board order; if applicable;
(iv) Submit evidence of the applicant’s ability to safely skillfully, and competently practice;
(v) Submit evidence of completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education for every two (2) years since the last license was active that complies with Section 7. The total number of CE hours shall be determined pro rata on a case-by-case basis; and
(vi) Submit evidence demonstrating just cause for reinstatement.