Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners · DPM

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Below is exactly what Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from ABPE~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

Arizona has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 25-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Annual

Podiatrists with active DEA certifications

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“all healthcare professionals who hold Drug Enforcement Administration certifications to complete a minimum three hours of continuing medical education ("CME") in an opioid-related, substance-use disorder related, or addiction related course each renewal cycle as part of the annual continuing education requirement for licensure.”
A.R.S. § 32-3248.02See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Arizona Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
Board-approved credit
max 25 hrs
Board-approved CE courses or programs. Board guidance lists hands-on courses in podiatric assessment, anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, wound care, billing and coding, practice management, ethics, and documentation as generally approved.SourceA.R.S. § 32-829(A)[1]
Self-Study (max 10 hrs)
max 10 hrs
Up to 10 hours of CME may be earned via the internet, CD-ROM, or podiatric medical literature/journals.Sourcehttps://podiatry.az.gov/resources/continuing-medical-education[1]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

A.R.S. § 32-829(C) permits a CE waiver upon satisfactory proof that the licensee was prevented from attending educational programs because of disability, military service, or absence from the continental United States.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Arizona podiatrists need?
Twenty-five (25) hours per year, on an annual renewal cycle, with the CE year running July 1 – June 30. A.R.S. § 32-829(A) is the controlling authority. DEA-registered podiatrists must include at least 3 hours of opioid/SUD CE within the 25 annual hours under A.R.S. § 32-3248.02. Up to 10 of the 25 hours may be self-study (internet, CD-ROM, journals).
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Arizona?
Yes — APMA / CPME-approved CME falls within the Board's accepted scope of "Board approved continuing education courses or programs" under A.R.S. § 32-829(A). The Board also accepts hands-on courses in podiatric assessment, surgical techniques, wound care, practice management, ethics, and clinical topics such as diabetes, pharmacology, and geriatrics.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Arizona?
Yes. DEA-registered podiatrists must complete 3 hours of opioid-related, substance-use disorder, or addiction-related CME each renewal cycle under A.R.S. § 32-3248.02. There are no other state-imposed mandatory topics (no abuse reporting, no human trafficking, no jurisprudence). The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA registrants, separate from Arizona's recurring 3-hour rule.
Where can I check my Arizona podiatry license renewal date?
The Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners maintains license verification and renewal information at podiatry.az.gov/resources/renew. CE Broker (cebroker.com/az) also displays renewal information for any Arizona podiatrist who has activated a free Basic account.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners — Continuing Medical Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-829(A), any licensee who wishes to renew their Arizona podiatry license must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that in the year preceding the application for renewal the licensee attended at least twenty-five (25) hours of Board approved continuing education courses or programs.”
    “all healthcare professionals who hold Drug Enforcement Administration certifications to complete a minimum three hours of continuing medical education ("CME") in an opioid-related, substance-use disorder related, or addiction related course each renewal cycle as part of the annual continuing education requirement for licensure.”A.R.S. § 32-3248.02

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners, or any other state board of podiatry, licensing authority, or professional organization. Podiatrists are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state board of podiatry before relying on any information presented here.

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