Kansas State Board of Healing Arts · DPM

Kansas CME Requirements for Podiatrists (DPM)

54 hours. Every three years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Updated April 2026Sourced from KSBHA

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 3, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 54 hours is the total CME requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for Podiatrists in Kansas. Confirm topic requirements with Kansas State Board of Healing Arts before the renewal cycle.

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Accepted credit

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts accepts AMA PRA Category 1 and AOA Category 1-A toward the CME requirement for Podiatrists, along with other credit it approves.

Credit systemNotes
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

Podiatrists 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
Which board licenses podiatrists in Kansas?
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA), the unified medical-licensing agency at ksbha.ks.gov. Statutory authority: K.S.A. 65-2001 et seq. (Kansas Healing Arts Act). Kansas does not operate a dedicated Board of Podiatry — DPMs are regulated alongside MDs and DOs.
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.

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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. Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03