Resources for New Licensees

Below is useful information and resources regarding the Arizona State Board of Podiatry Examiners for those looking to begin their licensure process.

Please contact board staff if you have any questions.

Application for a Podiatry License


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Pdf fillable document to provide for the ability to be licensed as a podiatrist in the State of Arizona. 

Licensure by Universal Recognition

On August 27, 2019, the Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners will begin accepting applications for licensure by universal recognition. The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must:

  • Prove residency in Arizona
  • Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.
  • Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified.
  • Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified.
  • Complete a criminal background check when required by law.
  • Take and pass any applicable exam on Arizona state law.
  • Pay all applicable licensing fees

 

Active Duty Service Members, Military Spouses and Veterans please see the below links:

A.R.S. 32-4302

A.R.S. 32-4303

Initial Registration to Dispense Drugs and Devices Form


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Pdf fillable document to provide for the ability of a licensed Arizona podiatrist to dispense drugs/devices controlled within their possession, including DME, orthotics, topicals, etc.

License Verification (for verifying out of state licenses)


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Pdf fillable document to allow an applicant the ability to verify out-of-state podiatric licenses currently or previously held. Please note: each jurisdiction may require a nominal fee and that fee must be submitted along with this form.

Volunteer Services Application


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Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3217, a podiatrist, who is not licensed to practice in the state of Arizona, may apply for a volunteer health services registration for up to 14 days, each calendar year if he/she meets certain criteria.

 

Change of Address Online


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Online form to allow for an applicant or licensed podiatrist the ability to update business and/or residential address(es). Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-829(D), “each licensee shall promptly and in writing inform the board of the licensee’s current office address and of each change in office address within thirty days.”

Statement of Citizenship

Online form for a person applying for a license, to satisfactorily demonstrating that he/she is lawfully present in the United States.

Application for a Temporary Podiatry License


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Pursuant to A.R.S. §32-3124, a podiatrist, who is not licensed to practice in the state of Arizona, may apply for a temporary license if he/she meets certain criteria.

Chapter 7 | Podiatry
Article 1 | Board of Podiatry Examiners
32-801 Definitions
32-802 State board of podiatry examiners; compensation; employees; immunity
32-803 Organization; meetings
32-804 Rule making powers
32-805 Secretary of board; duties
32-806 Podiatry fund
Article 2 | Licensing
32-821 Persons not required to be licensed
32-822 Application for licensure
32-823 Qualifications of applicant
32-826 Issuance of license
32-827 Comity
32-829 Renewal or cancellation of license; change of address; continuing education
32-830 Fees
Article 3 | Regulation of Podiatrists
32-851 Practicing podiatry without license prohibited
32-852 Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue license; civil penalty
32-852.01 Investigations; duty to report; unprofessional conduct hearing; decision of board; appeal
32-853 Certain acts exempt from chapter
32-854 Unauthorized practice
32-854.01 Unprofessional conduct
32-855 Violations; classification; injunctive relief
Article 4 | Dispensing of Drugs and Devices
32-871 Dispensing of drugs and devices; conditions; definition

Substantive policy statements

The Arizona State Board of Podiatry Examiners has adopted four Substantive Policy Statements, which are listed below. 

 

 

ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (Rules) A.A.C. R4-25-101 - A.A.C. R4-25-605

FULL TEXT OF STATUTES AND RULES, INCLUDING GENERAL HEALTH REGULATIONS