District of Columbia Board of Podiatry · DPM

50 hours. Every two years. On a fixed date cycle.

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from DCBP~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 50 hours is the total CME requirement. District of Columbia also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 50-hour total.

Cpr[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required at every renewal. Up to 3 of the 50 biennial CE hours may be CPR. Approved sponsors: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, Ursus Lifesavers and Aquatics.
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“For each licensure period beginning on or after April 1, 2012, an applicant for initial licensure or for renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by successfully completing an authorized course.”
17 DCMR § 6811.1See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, District of Columbia 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
Online CE (max 25 hrs)
max 25 hrs
Up to 25 of the 50 required CE hours may be completed online (17 DCMR § 6806.4).Sourcehttps://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Podiatry_DC_Municipal_Regulations_for_Podiatry.pdf[1]
CPME Approved
Programs administered or pre-approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) — 17 DCMR § 6807.3(c)(1).Sourcehttps://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Podiatry_DC_Municipal_Regulations_for_Podiatry.pdf[1]
Board-approved credit
Programs submitted to the Board for approval at least 60 days before the date of presentation (17 DCMR § 6807.3(c)(2)).Sourcehttps://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Podiatry_DC_Municipal_Regulations_for_Podiatry.pdf[1]
Documentation & audit

Renewal is biennial with licenses expiring March 31 of even-numbered years (or birth-month if Director switches systems per 17 DCMR § 6801.2).

Waivers & exemptions

17 DCMR § 6806.2 — CE section does not apply to applicants for an initial license by examination, reciprocity, or endorsement, nor to applicants for the first renewal of a license granted by examination.

17 DCMR § 6806.11 — Board may grant a 60-day extension after expiration on a showing of good cause (serious and protracted illness of the applicant, or death/serious illness of an immediate family member).

FAQ
How many CE hours do DC podiatrists need?
Fifty (50) hours per biennial renewal cycle. Renewal is on a fixed biennial cycle that ends March 31 of even-numbered years (17 DCMR § 6801.1). Up to 25 hours may be online; up to 3 hours may be CPR certification. Practice management, business, and IT seminars are excluded. New licensees and first-renewal applicants are exempt.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in the District of Columbia?
Yes — programs administered or pre-approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), which is the credentialing arm of the APMA, are pre-approved under 17 DCMR § 6807.3(c)(1). Other programs may be Board-approved on submission at least 60 days before presentation.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in the District of Columbia?
Yes — CPR certification at every renewal under 17 DCMR § 6811. Up to 3 hours of the 50-hour total may be the CPR course. There are no other state-imposed mandatory topics — no opioid CE, no abuse reporting, no human trafficking, no jurisprudence. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my District of Columbia podiatry license renewal date?
DC Health operates a license lookup at app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookup, displaying current status, expiration date, and any disciplinary history. The DC Health Podiatry Licensing page (dchealth.dc.gov/service/podiatry-licensing) links to renewal information and forms.

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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. 17 DCMR Chapter 68 — Podiatry Municipal Regulations
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “For each licensure period beginning on or after April 1, 2012, an applicant for initial licensure or for renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by successfully completing an authorized course.”17 DCMR § 6811.1

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 District of Columbia Board of Podiatry, 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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