Synopsis of Selected Statutory Requirements Allied Healing Arts (Medicine, Osteopathy, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry) The purpose of this study is to review for uniformity or lack of uniformity in statutory requirements of the allied healing arts in the various jurisdictions. There is a definite lack of uniformity in the statutory defini- Lack of uniformity in license requirements and educational requirements seems to be rather pronounced. of the fifteen states reviewed, examples noted are: Medicine--"graduate of approved medical college", "medical college approved by A.M.A. (or Board)", "teaching a course equivalent to University of Wisconsin Medical School", etc. Other college requirements--2 states require 1 year, 4 states require 2 years, 1 state requires 3 years. Internship--7 states require 1 year. Dentistry--"graduate of recognized dental school", "graduate Osteopathy--no identification as osteopath in California, Podiatry--"accredited college", "college recognized by N.C.A.",. "requires 4160 hours", "3 years of 8 months", etc. Other college requirements--6 states require 1 year college, 3 states require 2 years college. No internship. Optometrist--"approved school which requires at least 3 years Basic Science (B.S.) examinations are required of applicants for medical and osteopathic licensure in 10 states--required of podiatrist in one state (Arizona and exempt in others) --dentists and optometrists exempt in all states. Department of Professional Affairs DEFINITION AND/OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE Not defined. Licensed to practice medicine and surgery as osteopathic physicians. Not defined but declared not to be the practice of medicine. Licensed as M.D. Investigate, diagnose and give surgical assistance to, or suggest, recommend, prescribe or direct for use of any person, any drug, medicine, appliance or other agency for cure or relief or paltiation of any ailment or disease of mind or body. The system or school of medicine which is taught and practiced in the standard colleges of osteopathy and surgery. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT Graduate of school approved by Citizen--21 years of age--good moral character--graduate of school approved by A.0.A.--2 year training in Board approved hospital to practice major surgery after exam. Osteopath - Page 2 STATE Iowa DEFINITION AND/OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE Treating human ailments by rehabilitating, restoring and maintaining body functions through manual stimulation and inhabition and use of any other therapeutic method, agent or modality. Includes practice of major surgery. Kansas Same as M.D. defect, Treatment of disease, infirmity, deformity, ailment or injury human by manipulations applied to nerve centers, bones, muscles or ligaments, without use of drugs or medicine, except antiseptics and anodynes locally applied. No narcotics, obstetrics, gynecology, surgery and no fracture reduction. To practice medicine or surgery in any of its departments, to cure and treat the sick and others afflicted with bodily or mental infirmities, engage in midwifery. That complete system or school of medicine and surgery as governed by the Act (as taught and practiced in Osteopathic colleges) Osteopath - Page 3 DEFINITION AND/OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE Same as M.D. Licensed by Medical Board As taught and practiced by recognized associated colleges of Osteopathy. Right to use such drugs as necessary in practice of osteopathy, surgery, and obstetrics, including narcotics, antiseptics, anesthetics, and biologicals. Treatment of human ailments in accordance w/tenets of professional school To prescribe or recommend any drugs or medical or surgical treatment or osteopathic manipulation for cure or relief of any bodily injury, infirmity or disease. Licensed by Medical Board. Wisconsin DEFINITION AND/OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE PODIATRISTS May diagnose and treat medically, surgically, mechanically, manipulate or treat electrically any ailment of feet. Surgery limited no deeper than the true skin. Diagnosis and treat medically, surgically, mechanically, maniuplation, or electrical treatment of ailments of foot and leg. No amputation, no anesthetics except local. Diagnose and medical, mechanical and surgical treatment of ailments of foot. Use diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, includes the non-surgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot. No amputations. Use of local anesthetics. The diagnosis and the medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative and electrial treatment of all ailments of the human foot and leg. No amputation. Use of local anesthetics. The diagnosis and medical, surgical, palliative and mechanical treatment of ailments of the human foot or legs. No amputations. Use local anesthetics. |