Illinois Podiatric Medical Licensing Board (IDFPR) · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Illinois Podiatric Medical Licensing Board (IDFPR) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from IPMLB(~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 100 hours is the total CME requirement. Illinois also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 100-hour total.

Implicit Bias[1]
1 hr
Biennial
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.500 (Part 1130, universal IDFPR rule) requires a 1-hour implicit bias awareness course and expressly enumerates "Podiatric physician" in the list of licenses subject to it (subsection (b)(25)). The binding clause: "shall complete a one-hour course in implicit bias awareness training." Completion is a condition of renewing the license and must be repeated each subsequent renewal period (1130.500(i)); for Illinois DPMs that is the biennial renewal cycle. Counts toward the 100-hour total. Effective for renewals on or after January 1, 2023.
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“25)       Podiatric<br>physician;”
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.500(b)(25)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Cultural Competency & Health Equity[2]
1 hr
Custom
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.525 (Part 1130, universal IDFPR rule) requires a 1-hour cultural competency course and expressly enumerates "Podiatric physician" in the list of licenses subject to it (subsection (b)(19)). The binding clause: "shall complete a one-hour course in cultural competency." Required once every six years; effective for the first applicable renewal on or after January 1, 2025 (1130.525(g)). Distinct from implicit bias. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
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“19)       Podiatric<br>physician;”
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.525(b)(19)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Professional Boundaries & Conduct[3]
1 hr
Biennial
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.400 (Part 1130, universal IDFPR rule) requires a 1-hour sexual harassment prevention course of "All persons who hold a professional license issued by the Division and are subject to a continuing education requirement" — Illinois DPMs are subject to the 100-hour CE requirement, so the rule applies. Completion is a condition of renewing the license and must be repeated each subsequent renewal period (1130.400(g)); for DPMs that is the biennial cycle. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
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“All<br>persons who hold a professional license issued by the Division and are subject<br>to a continuing education requirement shall complete a one-hour course in<br>sexual harassment prevention training.”
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.400(a)See source [3] 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.

ConditionalAlzheimer's Disease & Dementia[4]
1 hr
Custom

DPMs who provide care to and have direct patient interactions with patients aged 26 or older

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“17)       Podiatric<br>physician;”
68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.550(b)(17)See source [4] in Primary Sources
ConditionalControlled Substance Prescribing[5]
1 hr
Triennial

DPMs who hold an Illinois Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) must complete 1 hour of safe opioid prescribing CE per pre-renewal period under 720 ILCS 570/315.5 (as amended by P.A. 103-531, effective 1-1-25).

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“every prescriber who is licensed to prescribe controlled<br>substances shall, during the pre-renewal period, complete one hour of continuing education on safe opioid<br>prescribing practices”
720 ILCS 570/315.5 (CSR-holding DPM: 1 hr safe opioid prescribing per pre-renewal period)See source [5] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Illinois 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
CPME Approved
Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) and its approved sponsors.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association sponsored programs.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
CPME Postgraduate Training (max 18 hr)
max 18 hrs
Postgraduate training programs (extern, residency, fellowship) approved by CPME — max 18 hours per biennium under § 1360.70(b)(2).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Teaching/Presenting (max 18 hr)
max 18 hrs
Verified teaching in CPME-approved colleges or as instructor of CE — max 18 hours per biennium, with up to 2 hours preparation per hour of presentation, no preparation credit for repeat presentations (§ 1360.70(b)(3)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Publications/Presentations (max 15 hr)
max 15 hrs
Papers, publications, books, presentations, and exhibits — max 15 hours per biennium, 5 credit hours per published paper/book chapter/audio-visual (§ 1360.70(b)(4)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Self-Study/Individual Activities (max 50 hr)
max 50 hrs
Nonsupervised individual activities (self-instruction, patient care review, self-assessment, specialty board prep) — max 50 hours per biennium (§ 1360.70(b)(5)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Non-Sponsor Formal Learning (max 10 hr)
max 10 hrs
Hospital/agency formal learning experiences not approved as CE sponsors (computerized records, practice management, risk management training, advanced degree programs in education/health administration) — max 10 hours per biennium (§ 1360.70(b)(6)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/illinois/Ill-Admin-Code-tit-68-SS-1360.70[6]
Documentation & audit

Sponsor records retention: 5 years.

Waivers & exemptions

First-renewal exemption: A renewal applicant is not required to comply with CE requirements for the first renewal (Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68 § 1360.70(a)(3)).

Hardship waiver — extreme hardship: full-time service in U.S. Armed Forces during a substantial part of the prerenewal period; incapacitating illness documented by a licensed physician; physical inability to travel to the sites of approved programs documented by a licensed physician; or any other similar extenuating circumstances (§ 1360.70(f)).

FAQ
How many CE hours do Illinois podiatrists need?
One hundred (100) hours per biennial prerenewal period — the highest baseline CE total of any state. Renewal is on a fixed biennial cycle ending January 31 of odd-numbered years; prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding January 31 of each odd-numbered year. The first renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Illinois?
Yes — CPME (the APMA's accreditation arm) and CPME-approved sponsors are the primary recognized provider system. The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association is also expressly recognized. Other sponsors may qualify if board-approved and validated by the IPMA Continuing Education Committee.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Illinois?
No state-imposed mandatory topics. There is no Illinois opioid CE for podiatrists, no abuse reporting CE, no human trafficking course, and no jurisprudence hour. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Illinois podiatry license renewal date?
IDFPR operates a license lookup at online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx, which displays current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history. The IDFPR podiatry page at idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/pod.html links to renewal forms and the online portal.

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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. https://www.ilga.gov/ftp/JCAR/AdminCode/068/068011300E05000R.html
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    “25)       Podiatric<br>physician;”68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.500(b)(25)
  2. https://www.ilga.gov/ftp/JCAR/AdminCode/068/068011300E05250R.html
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    “19)       Podiatric<br>physician;”68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.525(b)(19)
  3. https://www.ilga.gov/ftp/JCAR/AdminCode/068/068011300E04000R.html
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    “All<br>persons who hold a professional license issued by the Division and are subject<br>to a continuing education requirement shall complete a one-hour course in<br>sexual harassment prevention training.”68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.400(a)
  4. https://www.ilga.gov/ftp/JCAR/AdminCode/068/068011300E05500R.html
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    “17)       Podiatric<br>physician;”68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.550(b)(17)
  5. https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/072005700K315.5.htm
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    “every prescriber who is licensed to prescribe controlled<br>substances shall, during the pre-renewal period, complete one hour of continuing education on safe opioid<br>prescribing practices”720 ILCS 570/315.5 (CSR-holding DPM: 1 hr safe opioid prescribing per pre-renewal period)
  6. Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68 § 1360.70 — Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

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