311.420 Examinations -- Qualifications -- National board examinations -- Fees -- Issuance of licenses -- Expenses of board members -- Rules and regulations

311.420 Examinations -- Qualifications -- National board examinations -- Fees --

Issuance of licenses -- Expenses of board members -- Rules and regulations.

(1) The board shall conduct examinations at least twice a year at such times and places

as the board deems convenient for applicants for licenses to practice podiatry in this

state, and shall admit to examination any applicant who:

(a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Kentucky;

(c) Is of good moral character and temperate habits; and

(d) Has completed a course in and graduated from a school or college of podiatry

approved by the board.

(2) The board shall prescribe the time, place, method, manner, scope and content of

examinations as relates to KRS 311.380(2); and the board may accept certified,

successful National Board of Podiatry examinations in lieu of its written

examination.

(3) Applicants for examination shall present their credentials to the board by mail upon

forms furnished by the board, and shall receive due notice of the place and date of

the examination. Each application shall contain proof of the qualifications required

of the applicant, shall be verified by the applicant under oath, and shall be

accompanied by an examination fee set by the board.

(4) The board shall issue a license to any person who complies with the provisions of

KRS 311.380 to 311.510 and who satisfactorily passes the examination.

(5) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall

be paid their traveling and other necessary expenses while employed upon the

business of the board.

(6) The board may, in good faith, adopt rules and regulations to license and control

those persons who may become formally educated, or by years of employment by a

licensed podiatrist, as a podiatric assistant.

(7) The board may utilize such materials, services or facilities as may be made available

to it by other state agencies or may contract therefor, to such extent as the board in

its discretion, may determine.