Legal / risk[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
Medical Errors. 2 hours per biennial renewal cycle (within the 40-hour total). F.S. § 456.013(7).
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F.S. § 456.013(7); Rule 64B18-17.001See source [1] in Primary Sources
Mandatory topics
For Podiatrists, 40 hours is the total CME requirement. Florida also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 40-hour total.
General CME[1]
1 hr
Biennial
Laws and Rules. 1 hour per biennial renewal cycle.
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Rule 64B18-17.001See source [1] in Primary Sources
Legal / risk[1]
1 hr
Biennial
Risk Management. 1 hour per biennial renewal cycle.
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Rule 64B18-17.001See source [1] in Primary Sources
Opioid / controlled substances[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
Prescribing of Controlled Substances. Required of all podiatric physicians. 2 hours per biennial renewal cycle (counts within the 36 general hours). F.S. § 461.007(3); F.S. § 456.0301.
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F.S. § 461.007(3); Rule 64B18-17.001See source [1] in Primary Sources
Human trafficking[1]
1 hr
One-time
Human Trafficking. One-time requirement at first renewal. Required of licensees renewing to active status if not previously completed. Counts within the 36 general hours.
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Rule 64B18-17.001(8)See source [1] in Primary Sources
General CME[1]
1 hr
One-time
HIV/AIDS. One-time requirement at first renewal. Required of licensees renewing to active status if not previously completed. Counts within the 36 general hours.
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Rule 64B18-17.001See 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.
ConditionalLegal / risk[1]
5 hrs
One-time
Podiatric physicians initially licensed in the biennium or within 24 months of initial licensure
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5 hours of risk management CE (one full day of a Board meeting at which disciplinary hearings are conducted, OR 5 hours of board-approved courses) plus 2 hr controlled substances + 1 hr human trafficking + 2 hr medical errors + 1 hr HIV/AIDS. Practitioner is then exempt from any other CE requirements for first renewal.
Rule 64B18-17.005See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Florida 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 system | Notes |
|---|---|
APMA Approved | American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) approved CME.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[1] |
CPME Approved | Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) approved programs.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[1] |
AMA PRA Category 1 | American Medical Association approved CME.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[1] |
AHA / AOA Approved | American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved programs.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[1] |
Board-approved credit | Approved courses listed in CE Broker.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[1] |
Documentation & audit
Background screening required at renewal (or fingerprint retention fee of $43.25 if retention is current).
Waivers & exemptions
Pro Bono Service: up to 10 hours per biennium under F.S. § 766.1115; up to 25% of CE hours under F.S. § 766.1116 (with biennial fee waiver). Domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and medical errors mandates cannot be waived.
Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act: 80 hours volunteer service per year (or 400 hours/year if retired) qualifies for biennial renewal fee waiver and up to 25% CE hours waiver.
Active duty military exemption: members of US Armed Forces in good standing entitled to exemption from renewal requirements during active duty plus 6 months after discharge.
FAQ
How many CE hours do Florida podiatrists need?
Forty (40) hours per biennial renewal cycle, on a fixed biennial cycle that ends March 31 of even-numbered years (current cycle ends March 31, 2028). The 40 hours break down to 36 general + 2 medical errors + 1 laws/rules + 1 risk management. F.S. § 456.013(6) sets the same 40-hour biennial floor for podiatrists, MDs, DOs, and chiropractors.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Florida?
Yes. APMA, CPME, AMA, AHA, and AOA approved CME are all accepted under Rule 64B18-17.001. CE Broker maintains the Board-approved course catalog at courses.cebroker.com/search/fl/podiatric-physician.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Florida?
Yes — multiple. Every renewal cycle: 2 hours Medical Errors, 1 hour Laws and Rules, 1 hour Risk Management, 2 hours Controlled Substance Prescribing (within general hours, F.S. § 461.007(3)). One-time at first renewal: 1 hour Human Trafficking, 1 hour HIV/AIDS. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA registrants.
Where can I check my Florida podiatry license renewal date?
The Florida Department of Health maintains a license verification search at mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us, and the Board's renewal page (floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal) links the MQA Online Services portal for renewal. CE Broker (cebroker.com) also displays renewal information for any DPM registered in the system.