Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 22 - Medicine, Board of
Here is a summary of the Idaho Administrative Code – Title IDAPA 22: Board of Medicine:
IDAPA 22 – Idaho Board of Medicine
Governing Body:
The Idaho State Board of Medicine is responsible for the regulation and licensure of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, dietitians, athletic trainers, and other allied health professionals in the state.
Structure of IDAPA 22
Each chapter under Title 22 covers a specific profession or administrative area. Below are the most relevant chapters:
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.01 – Rules of the Board of Medicine for the Licensure to Practice Medicine and Surgery and Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Licensure Requirements
Qualifications for MDs and DOs.
Examinations accepted (e.g., USMLE, COMLEX).
Endorsement and reciprocity procedures.
License Renewal
Continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
Renewal deadlines and fees.
Discipline and Enforcement
Grounds for discipline (unprofessional conduct, impairment, criminal activity).
Complaint, investigation, and hearing procedures.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.03 – Rules for Licensure of Physician Assistants
Requirements for initial licensure and supervision agreements.
Scope of practice under supervising physicians.
Renewal and CME requirements.
Disciplinary actions and reporting obligations.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.04 – Rules for Registration of Supervising Physicians
Pertains to the registration and duties of supervising physicians for PAs.
Limits on the number of PAs a physician can supervise.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.06 – Rules for Licensure of Respiratory Therapists
Education and examination standards.
Licensing of new graduates and out-of-state practitioners.
Disciplinary rules and practice standards.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.07 – Rules for Licensure of Dietitians
Recognizes Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification.
Provides for licensing, renewal, and disciplinary provisions.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.09 – Rules for Licensure of Athletic Trainers
Defines qualifications, approved education programs, and practice guidelines.
Licensing and discipline procedures.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.10 – Rules for the Rehabilitation of Physicians and Physician Assistants
Addresses substance abuse or mental health issues affecting professional competency.
Provides options for monitored rehabilitation in lieu of formal discipline.
🔹 IDAPA 22.01.11 – Rules for Licensure of Naturopathic Physicians (if active)
For states that have legalized naturopathic practice, outlines credentialing, education, and scope of care.
General Functions of the Board:
Issue and renew licenses.
Investigate and discipline practitioners.
Maintain a public database of licensees.
Promote public safety and professional competence.
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