Below is exactly what Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.
Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 12, 2026
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.
“At least one 2-hour course must be on the subject of prevention of medical errors pursuant to section 456.013(7), F.S.”
“At least one (1) of the forty (40) hours must be on the subject of laws and rules to bring the licensee up to date on laws and rules of the Board and the regulatory agency under which the Board operates.”
“At least one (1) of the forty (40) hours must concern the topic of risk management.”
“At least two (2) of the forty (40) hours must be on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances, as required by section 461.007, F.S.”
“By January 1, 2021, each licensee or certificate holder shall complete a 1-hour board-approved continuing education course on human trafficking. The course must address both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, how to identify individuals who may be victims of human trafficking, how to report cases of human trafficking, and resources available to victims. The one-time human trafficking course shall apply to the regular 40-hour biennial renewal requirement for all licensees and is required of new applicants in their first renewal biennium as well as of licensees renewing to active status if the course has not already been taken.”
“No later than upon first renewal, all licensees must demonstrate completion of a continuing education course approved by the Board on the topic of HIV/AIDS.”
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.
Podiatric physicians initially licensed in the biennium or within 24 months of initial licensure
“**First Biennium Renewal:** Pursuant to s. 64B18-17.005, F.A.C., Podiatric Physicians initially licensed in the biennium or within 24 months of initial licensure are required to: - Obtain five (5) hours of continuing education in the subject area of risk management. This may be obtained by attending one full day of a meeting of the Board of Podiatric Medicine at which disciplinary hearings are conducted, or it may be obtained by taking five (5) hours of board approved courses.”
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/[2] |
CPME Approved | Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) approved programs.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[2] |
AMA PRA Category 1 | American Medical Association approved CME.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[2] |
AHA / AOA Approved | American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved programs.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[2] |
Board-approved credit | Approved courses listed in CE Broker.Sourcehttps://floridaspodiatricmedicine.gov/podiatric-physician-renewal/[2] |
Background screening required at renewal (or fingerprint retention fee of $43.25 if retention is current).
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.
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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.
“At least one 2-hour course must be on the subject of prevention of medical errors pursuant to section 456.013(7), F.S.”F.S. § 456.013(7); Rule 64B18-17.001(2)(d)
“At least one (1) of the forty (40) hours must be on the subject of laws and rules to bring the licensee up to date on laws and rules of the Board and the regulatory agency under which the Board operates.”Rule 64B18-17.001(2)(c)
“At least one (1) of the forty (40) hours must concern the topic of risk management.”Rule 64B18-17.001(2)(b)
“At least two (2) of the forty (40) hours must be on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances, as required by section 461.007, F.S.”F.S. § 461.007(3); Rule 64B18-17.001(2)(e)
“By January 1, 2021, each licensee or certificate holder shall complete a 1-hour board-approved continuing education course on human trafficking. The course must address both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, how to identify individuals who may be victims of human trafficking, how to report cases of human trafficking, and resources available to victims. The one-time human trafficking course shall apply to the regular 40-hour biennial renewal requirement for all licensees and is required of new applicants in their first renewal biennium as well as of licensees renewing to active status if the course has not already been taken.”Rule 64B18-17.001(8) (implementing F.S. § 456.0341)
“No later than upon first renewal, all licensees must demonstrate completion of a continuing education course approved by the Board on the topic of HIV/AIDS.”Rule 64B18-17.001(12)
“**First Biennium Renewal:** Pursuant to s. 64B18-17.005, F.A.C., Podiatric Physicians initially licensed in the biennium or within 24 months of initial licensure are required to: - Obtain five (5) hours of continuing education in the subject area of risk management. This may be obtained by attending one full day of a meeting of the Board of Podiatric Medicine at which disciplinary hearings are conducted, or it may be obtained by taking five (5) hours of board approved courses.”Rule 64B18-17.005