Mandatory topics
Kansas has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 54-hour total.
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Accepted credit
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Kansas 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 |
|---|---|
CPME 720 | Courses offered by sponsors of continuing education in podiatric medicine meeting CPME 720 (Standards, Requirements, and Guidelines for Approval of Sponsors of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, revised May 1999), adopted by reference in K.A.R. 100-49-8.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-100-49-8[1] |
AMA PRA Category 1 | Courses and instructional media approved for category I by the American Medical Association.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-100-49-8[1] |
AOA Category 1-A | Courses and instructional media approved for category I by the American Osteopathic Association.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-100-49-8[1] |
Board-approved credit | Other courses approved by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-100-49-8[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
Illness or injury extension: a podiatrist who suffered an illness or injury that made it impossible or extremely difficult to reasonably obtain the required hours may be granted an extension of not more than six months.
FAQ
How many CE hours do Kansas podiatrists need?
54 hours every three years per K.A.R. 100-49-8(a), submitted before or with the application for renewal as evidence of completion during the preceding three-year period.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Kansas?
Yes. K.A.R. 100-49-8(c)(1) approves courses offered by sponsors meeting CPME 720, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education standard for approval of sponsors of continuing education in podiatric medicine (adopted by reference). APMA-approved CME generally satisfies this pathway. AMA Category I and AOA Category I credits are also expressly accepted.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Kansas?
K.A.R. 100-49-8 does not carve out specific subject-matter mandates within the 54-hour total. K.A.R. 100-49-9 cross-references additional general KSBHA professional and procedural rules. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA-registered podiatrists — that is a federal overlay independent of any Kansas rule.
Where can I check my Kansas podiatry license renewal date?
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts maintains a Licensee & Registrant Profile Search at kansas.gov/ssrv-ksbhada/search.html, displaying current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history.