Indiana Administrative Code Title 845 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Indiana Administrative Code Title 845 – Board of Podiatric Medicine governs the licensure, practice standards, and professional conduct of podiatrists in Indiana. Administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA), this code ensures that podiatric practitioners maintain high standards of care and professionalism.
🩺 Key Areas of Title 845
1. Licensure Requirements
Examination-Based Licensure (845 IAC 1-3-2): Applicants must:
Submit a completed application and required fee.
Provide proof of graduation from a Council on Podiatric Medical Education-accredited school.
Present passing scores from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
Complete a 12-month postgraduate training program.
Show evidence of medical malpractice insurance.
Demonstrate a clean disciplinary history and absence of relevant criminal convictions.
2. Continuing Education (845 IAC 1-5-1 & 1-5-3)
Credit Hours Required: At least 30 hours of podiatric medical education every two years.
Approved Sponsors: Programs must be accredited by recognized organizations such as the American Podiatric Medical Association or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Restrictions: Credits must be earned within the renewal period and cannot be carried over.
3. Professional Conduct Standards (845 IAC 1-6-1)
Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality unless disclosure is required by law or authorized by the patient.
Honesty: Provide truthful and complete information to patients, except when it may harm their health.
Withdrawal: Give reasonable notice to patients when discontinuing care, ensuring they have the opportunity to find alternative treatment. (casetext.com)
4. Advertising Guidelines (845 IAC 1-6-4)
Truthfulness: Advertisements must not contain false or misleading statements.
Content: Should focus on the podiatrist's qualifications and services offered.
Record-Keeping: Retain records of advertisements for a specified period.
Fee Representation: If fees are advertised, the services must be provided at the advertised price.
5. Referrals (845 IAC 1-6-5)
Appropriate Referrals: Podiatrists may refer patients to other healthcare providers when beneficial, ensuring the referral is within the scope of the referred provider's practice.
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