What are the four categories of licenses?

• A. Full, Limited, Temporary, Reciprocity
• B. Basic, Standard, Provisional, Advisory
• C. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary
• D. Active, Inactive, Suspended, Revoked

Answer: (A)

Licensing categories describe how a practitioner is authorized to practice under the regulator’s rules. A full license grants broad, unrestricted authority to perform podiatric care within the standard scope. A limited license allows practice under specific conditions, such as certain procedures, settings, or required supervision. A temporary license provides short-term authorization for a defined period, often to cover gaps or transitional situations. Reciprocity licenses are issued based on verification of credentials from another jurisdiction, recognizing an existing license rather than requiring fresh credentialing.

The other sets aren’t used as license categories here: they describe license statuses or unrelated tiers rather than the ways licensure is granted (or recognized) to practice.