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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 32-823. Qualifications of applicant

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. An applicant shall prove to the board that the applicant:

1. Is a graduate of an accredited podiatry school whose standards are recognized by the American podiatry medical association.

2. Has the physical and mental capability to engage safely in the practice of podiatry.

3. Has a professional record that indicates that the applicant has not committed any act or engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee under this chapter if the applicant has previously engaged in the practice of podiatry.

4. Has a professional record that indicates that the applicant has not had a license to practice podiatry refused, revoked, suspended or restricted in any way by any other state, federal jurisdiction or country for reasons that relate to the ability to competently and safely practice podiatry if the applicant has previously engaged in the practice of podiatry.

5. Has passed a national board written examination.

B. The board may require an applicant to submit such credentials or other evidence, written and oral, and may investigate as it deems necessary to adequately inform itself with respect to the applicant's ability to meet the requirements prescribed by this section, including a requirement that the applicant for licensure undergo a physical examination, a mental evaluation or an oral competence examination and interview, or any combination thereof, as the board deems proper.

C. Beginning September 1, 2022, an applicant for initial licensure, license renewal, license reinstatement or temporary licensure shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1.  1

1 Section 41 1758 et seq.
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