Scopes of practice

Scopes of Practice

In order to meet the requirements of Section 11 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, the Podiatrists Board has gazetted and adopted four scopes of practice for the profession, and the qualification specifications for each scope.

The four scopes of practice are: Podiatrist, Podiatric Surgeon, Podiatric Radiographic Imager, and Visiting Podiatrist Educator/ Presenter.

Click here for the full definitions of the scopes and qualifications required by the Board.

Download scopes of practice document

Download application form for registration in a further scope of practice

Please note:

The Board has a submission with the Ministry of Health for designated prescribing rights for registered podiatrists.

Download the Board's Submission for Extended Prescribing Authority For Registered Podiatrists