Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-3-106

(1) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to govern its proceedings and carry into effect the purpose of this chapter;

(2) Conduct examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice podiatry in this state;

(3) Provide standards by which podiatry schools and colleges shall be approved;

(4) Direct the division to issue a license for applicants who successfully pass the examination for the practice of podiatry;

(5) Conduct hearings, to revoke or suspend any license or certificate under the authority of this chapter or any previous laws authorizing the holder thereof to practice podiatry for violations by a licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board properly adopted and promulgated by the board; and

(6) Sponsor, conduct or approve such educational programs as are necessary to carry out and make effective this chapter.