Contactinformation:Address: Postholf 1223, 121 Reykjavid, Iceland
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| Education Process | - The education is from a private school under a curriculum from the Ministry of education - New school started the education in podiatry in February 2016 with the same level as before |
| Years/Hours: | - Bac + 2 years |
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| Continuous education mandatory: | No |
| Name of regulated profession: | - Fótaaðgerðafræðingur |
| Schools: | Find a school: ... |
| Governemental recognition: | - Authorization by the Ministry of Health and Directorate of Health of Iceland - Title and profession are protected |
| Allowing foreign podiatrists | - Podiatrists will receive authorization to practice in Iceland if the education fulfills the demand of health authorities in their own country |
| Applicable legislation | - .../ |
| Question | Answer |
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| Is there free access for patients? | All patients |
| Does the podiatrist have prescription rights? | None |
| Is the podiatrist is allowed to perform surgery? | No |
| Can the podiatrist make and prescribe orthotics? | - Manufactures orthotics |
| Can the podiatrist use anaesthetics? | No |
| Is the podiatry profession regulated? Is there a law protecting the title of podiatrist and describing the competences? | - Yes both profession and title |
| How many podiatrists are active in Iceland? | - Around 60 active all are recognized |
| Is the FIP-IFP member association recognized by the government as a professional association? | No |
| Is there a code of conduct/deontology? | Yes, self-regulated within the association |