Colorado Podiatry Board · DPM

10 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from CPB~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 10 hours is the total CME requirement. Colorado also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 10-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
1 hr
Biennial
1 hour per license period covering best practices for opioid prescribing, harm of inappropriately limiting prescriptions to chronic pain patients, best practices for prescribing benzodiazepines, recognition of substance use disorders, referral, and use of the electronic PDMP. Counts toward the 10-hour CE total. Exemption available if maintaining a national board certification with equivalent training, or if attesting non-prescriber status.
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“Every Podiatrist, regardless of the date of licensure, is required to complete at least 1 hour of training each license period to demonstrate competency on: Best practices for opioid prescribing. Potential harm of inappropriately limiting prescriptions to chronic pain patients. Best practices for prescribing benzodiazepines. Recognition of substance use disorders. Referral of patients with substance use disorders for treatment. Use of the electronic prescription drug monitoring program.”
Colorado Podiatry Board CE PageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
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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.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
0 hrs
Biennial

Podiatrists certified by ABFAS or ABPM (Board Qualified or Board Certified) participating in the institution's MOC process.

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Deemed Status — satisfies the Board's Ongoing Professional Development requirement (separate from the 10-hour CE total, which still applies).
Colorado Podiatry Board CE PageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Colorado 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
CE sufficient to maintain currency in the field of podiatry, executed under the Continued Competency (CC) Program with documented learning goals.Sourcehttps://dpo.colorado.gov/Podiatry/CC[1]
Self-Study (SUD only)
Self-study of relevant scholarly articles or relevant policies/guidelines also counts toward Substance Use Prevention Training.Sourcehttps://dpo.colorado.gov/Podiatry/CC[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

Active Duty Military Exemption — pre-approved by DPO for licensees called to federally funded active duty for at least 120 days for war/emergency/contingency.

Substance Use Prevention Training exemption: maintain a national board certification with equivalent training, or attest non-prescriber status.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Colorado podiatrists need?
Ten (10) hours per biennial license period, on a biennial renewal cycle. Colorado's CE total is the lowest among states with a podiatry CE requirement, but every DPM must also comply with the Ongoing Professional Development requirement (Continued Competency Program, Deemed Status, or Military Exemption) and complete 1 hour of Substance Use Prevention Training per cycle.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Colorado?
Yes — the board frames CE as "sufficient to maintain currency in the field of podiatry," which encompasses APMA, CPME, ABFAS, ABPM, and AAOS-approved programming. The board does not publish a closed list of approved providers; the focus is on documented learning goals and currency, not provider gatekeeping.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Colorado?
Yes. Every DPM must complete at least 1 hour of Substance Use Prevention Training per license period covering opioid prescribing best practices, benzodiazepine prescribing, SUD recognition, referral, and PDMP use. Exemptions are available for board-certified podiatrists with equivalent training and for non-prescribers. There are no other mandatory topics. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA registrants.
Where can I check my Colorado podiatry license renewal date?
The Colorado DPO operates a license lookup at apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing, which lists every active Colorado licensee with current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history. The Colorado Podiatry Board's main page (dpo.colorado.gov/Podiatry) also links to renewal forms and the CC Program documentation tools.

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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. Colorado Podiatry Board — Continuing Education and Ongoing Professional Development
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “Each license period, Podiatrists must complete at least 10 hours of CE sufficient to maintain currency in the field of podiatry.”
    “Every Podiatrist, regardless of the date of licensure, is required to complete at least 1 hour of training each license period to demonstrate competency on: Best practices for opioid prescribing. Potential harm of inappropriately limiting prescriptions to chronic pain patients. Best practices for prescribing benzodiazepines. Recognition of substance use disorders. Referral of patients with substance use disorders for treatment. Use of the electronic prescription drug monitoring program.”Colorado Podiatry Board CE Page

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 Colorado Podiatry Board, 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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