TDLR Exam
Questions and
Correct Answers
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Define Podiatry - Answer: The treatment of or offer to treat any disease, disorder, physical injury,
deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any system or method. The term includes podiatric
medicine.
Credentialing/Privileging Issues are under local or state control? - Answer: Local between podiatrists
and the facility
How long should you keep recordings, transcripts, or copies of all public communications by date? -
Answer: At least 2 years
The Board is composed of 9 members. Please describe. - Answer: 6 practicing podiatrists (must have
practiced for 5 years). 3 Public members appointed by the Governor of Texas and confirmed by the
Senate.
How long are members of the Board term? - Answer: Staggered 6 years appointed by the Governor
Board actions remain on your license record for how long? - Answer: Forever
Patients must receive written pre-op and post-op instructions. True/False? - Answer: True
How many days after receiving a violation do you have to respond or accept the penalty? - Answer: 20
days
How many CMEs are required? - Answer: 50 hours each biennium (every 2 years)
How many years must you keep record of CMEs? - Answer: 4 years
How many CMEs can be carried over to the next biennium if you exceed 50 hours? - Answer: 10 hours
How many years must you keep patients' medical records? - Answer: 5 years
Questions and
Correct Answers
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Define Podiatry - Answer: The treatment of or offer to treat any disease, disorder, physical injury,
deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any system or method. The term includes podiatric
medicine.
Credentialing/Privileging Issues are under local or state control? - Answer: Local between podiatrists
and the facility
How long should you keep recordings, transcripts, or copies of all public communications by date? -
Answer: At least 2 years
The Board is composed of 9 members. Please describe. - Answer: 6 practicing podiatrists (must have
practiced for 5 years). 3 Public members appointed by the Governor of Texas and confirmed by the
Senate.
How long are members of the Board term? - Answer: Staggered 6 years appointed by the Governor
Board actions remain on your license record for how long? - Answer: Forever
Patients must receive written pre-op and post-op instructions. True/False? - Answer: True
How many days after receiving a violation do you have to respond or accept the penalty? - Answer: 20
days
How many CMEs are required? - Answer: 50 hours each biennium (every 2 years)
How many years must you keep record of CMEs? - Answer: 4 years
How many CMEs can be carried over to the next biennium if you exceed 50 hours? - Answer: 10 hours
How many years must you keep patients' medical records? - Answer: 5 years
