448.62 Applicability. This subchapter does not require a license for any of the following: (1) A person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government. (1m) An individual who is exempt from licensure as a physician under s. 448.03 (2m).
May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)
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(2) A person assisting a podiatrist in practice under the direct, on-premises supervision of the podiatrist. (2m) An advanced practice registered nurse who is providing nonsurgical patient services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a podiatrist who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the patient services rendered. NOTE: Sub. (2m) is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17. Prior to 9-1-26 it reads: (2m) An advanced practice nurse who is certified to issue prescription orders under s. 441.16 and who is providing nonsurgical patient services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a podiatrist who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the patient services rendered.
(3) A podiatry student engaged in activities required for his or her education or training. (4) A podiatrist who is licensed to practice podiatry in another state or country and is providing a consultation or demonstration with a podiatrist who is licensed under this subchapter. (5) A person performing the gratuitous domestic administration of family remedies. (6) A person furnishing medical assistance or first aid at the scene of an emergency. (7) A physician assistant who is acting under the supervision and direction of a podiatrist, subject to s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m., or an individual to whom the physician assistant delegates a task or order under s. 448.975 (4). History: 1997 a. 175; 2017 a. 227, 341; 2021 a. 23; 2021 a. 238 s. 45; 2025 a. 17.