Wisconsin Administrative Code Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board
Here’s an enhanced overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code provisions related to the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board:
🏛️ Board Overview & Authority
The Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board operates under Wis. Stat. § 15.406(3), affiliated with the Medical Examining Board, and derives its authority from Wis. Stat. ch. 448, subch. IV (dsps.wi.gov).
It consists of three licensed podiatrists and one public member, all appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms (dsps.wi.gov).
In law (Wis. Admin. Code ch. Pod), it governs podiatric licensing, professional conduct, continuing education, dispensing prescribing, record-keeping, x-ray assistants, informed consent, and PAs in podiatry (dsps.wi.gov).
📋 Chapters of Wis. Admin. Code (“Pod” Chapters)
Outlined in Pod 1–9 under the board's oversight (dsps.wi.gov):
Chapter
Topic
Pod 1
License to practice podiatric medicine & surgery
Pod 2
Unprofessional conduct
Pod 3
Continuing podiatric medical education
Pod 4
Biennial registration
Pod 5
Prescribing & dispensing standards
Pod 6
Patient health care records
Pod 7
Podiatric x‑ray assistant rules
Pod 8
Informed consent
Pod 9
Physician Assistants in podiatry
🔍 Highlight: Physician Assistants (Pod 9)
Pod 9.01: Specifies that this chapter standardizes practice for PAs in podiatry and defines obligations for supervising podiatrists, under Wis. Stats. § 15.085(5)(b) & 448.695(2),(4) (law.cornell.edu, dsps.wi.gov, casetext.com).
Effective as of December 1, 2021, via CR 20‑040 (law.cornell.edu).
⚕️ Statutory Foundations (Wis. Stat. ch. 448, subch. IV)
Definitions (448.60): “Podiatry” = treatment of foot/ankle conditions, excludes general anesthesia unless overseen by an MD/DO (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov). Also defines “podiatrist”, “licensee”, and “unprofessional conduct.”
License requirement (448.61): Only licensed persons may claim podiatrist titles/designations (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
Examinations (448.64): Board must hold licensure exams at least twice a year; permits re-exams under conditions and intervals specified (codes.findlaw.com).
Penalties (448.59): Up to $10,000 fine and/or 9 months imprisonment for violations (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
Injunctive relief (448.58): Board, department, or Attorney General can seek injunctions for violations (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
📝 Selected Additional Policies & Guidance
A 2023 guideline was adopted concerning opioid prescribing in podiatric practice (dsps.wi.gov).
Clarifications include:
Podiatrists must retain patient records for a minimum of five years (see Pod 6) (dsps.wi.gov).
Unlicensed staff may perform x-rays under a podiatrist's direct supervision if they've completed a board-approved course (dsps.wi.gov).
📅 Meetings & Public Participation
The board typically meets thrice yearly (Feb, Jun, Oct), with virtual attendance and public comment options (dsps.wi.gov).
🔍 In Summary
The Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board administers licensure, enforces professional standards, and oversees continuing education and delegated clinical roles via Chapters Pod 1–9.
It draws authority from both the administrative code and state statutes (ch. 448).
Key focus areas include scope of practice, disciplinary actions, exams, and mandatory record-keeping.
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