License required
KRS 311.400
in effect311.400. License required
(1) A person shall not profess to be a podiatrist, practice or assume the duties incident to podiatry in this state, or use the title "podiatrist" or any words or letters which designate or tend to designate to the public that the person is a podiatrist, unless he or she holds a valid, current license from the board, registered in the county in which the holder is engaged in such practice.
(2) A licensed podiatric assistant may assist a licensed podiatrist with specific duties and tasks related to the practice of podiatry if:
(a) Permitted by administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A by the board; and
(b) Not otherwise prohibited by law.
(3) A licensed podiatric resident may engage in the practice of podiatry if:
(a) Required as a part of the podiatric residency program;
(b) The podiatric resident is practicing under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist;
(c) Permitted by administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A by the board; and
(d) Not otherwise prohibited by law.
Effective: July 15, 2026
History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2026. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 9. --Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 2. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 176, sec. 3.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=57536Fetched: 10/20/2026