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Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies

Information On A Particular Statutory Body


Podiatrists Board


Relevant Legislation
The Podiatrists Board is established under section 220 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

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Functions
The functions of the Board are to:
  • prescribe the qualifications required for scopes of practice within the profession, and, for that purpose, to accredit and monitor educational institutions and degrees, courses of studies, or programmes
  • authorise the registration of podiatrists under this Act, and to maintain registers
  • consider applications for annual practising certificates
  • review and promote the competence of podiatrists
  • recognise, accredit and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of podiatrists
  • receive and act on information from podiatrists, employers, and the Health and Disability Commissioner about the competence of podiatrists
  • notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Director-General of Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner that the practice of a podiatrist may pose a risk to the public
  • consider the cases of podiatrists who may be unable to perform the functions required for the practice of the profession
  • set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by podiatrists
  • liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of common interest
  • promote education and training in the profession
  • promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the authority
  • exercise and perform any other functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

Composition
The Board consists of five health practitioners (four podiatrists, one teacher of podiatry) and two laypersons. Learn more about the requirements for these positions.

Candidate Information
This file explains the terms and conditions of appointment to the Podiatrists Board and provides additional information about its role.

Candidate Information on the Terms and Conditions of Appointment to the Podiatrists of New Zealand (PDF, 35 KB)

Relevant Links
Podiatrists Board (www.podiatristsboard.org.nz)

Contact Regarding Appointments
Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

statutory_boards_committees@moh.govt.nz

Page last updated: 16 December 2008

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