Kentucky Board of Podiatry · DPM

20 hours. Every year. On a fixed date cycle.

Below is exactly what Kentucky Board of Podiatry requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from KBP~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 20 hours is the total CME requirement. Kentucky also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 20-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
1.5 hrs
Annual
1.5 hours of CE related to KASPER (Kentucky All-Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System), pain management, or addiction disorders. Required of all podiatrists. Counts within the 20-hour annual total.
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“Beginning on July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, each podiatrist licensed by the board shall complete at least one and one-half (1.5) hours of continuing education related to the use of the Kentucky All-Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER), pain management, or addiction disorders.”
201 KAR 25:031 § 1(4)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Kentucky 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
Category A — APMA/CPME Approved
min 15 hrs
Category A — at least 15 of the 20 annual hours must be APMA/CPME approved (or board pre-approved) and specifically relate to podiatric medicine, surgery, or science. Earned at professional seminars (including Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association annual conference), accredited podiatry school programs, or board-approved alternative programs.Sourcehttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/025/031/[1]
Category B — Home Study / Hospital / Medical Society
max 5 hrs
Category B — up to 5 of the 20 annual hours may be home study courses, hospital/clinic/in-house staff lectures, or local/regional medical society meetings. May relate to non-podiatric medical issues or general practice issues.Sourcehttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/025/031/[1]
Documentation & audit

Records retention: 3 years; submit within 15 days if selected for audit.

Waivers & exemptions

Waiver or extension on application: medical disability of licensee; illness of licensee or immediate family member; death or serious injury of immediate family member. Maximum waiver/extension: 1 year.

Inactive status — relieves the licensee of CE obligation. Reactivation requires 20 hours of Category A CE within 6 months preceding request, plus $200 renewal + $250 reactivation fee. After 5+ years inactive, full re-examination required.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Kentucky podiatrists need?
Twenty (20) hours per year, on an annual renewal cycle with the CE year running July 1 – June 30. Of the 20 hours: at least 15 must be Category A (CPME-approved); up to 5 may be Category B (home study, hospital lectures, medical society meetings). All licensees must include at least 1.5 hours of KASPER/pain management/addiction CE.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Kentucky?
Yes — APMA/CPME approved CME is the primary Category A credit type under 201 KAR 25:031 § 2(1)(b). The Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association's annual conference is also expressly recognized as a Category A source.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Kentucky?
Yes — 1.5 hours of CE on KASPER (Kentucky's prescription drug monitoring program), pain management, or addiction disorders, required annually of every podiatrist regardless of DEA registration status. There are no other state-imposed mandatory topics. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA registrants.
Where can I check my Kentucky podiatry license renewal date?
The Kentucky Board of Podiatry maintains licensure information at podiatry.ky.gov. Renewal applications and CE documentation are filed through the Board's office; Kentucky does not currently use CE Broker for podiatry.

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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. 201 KAR 25:031 — Continuing Education (Kentucky Board of Podiatry)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “Each podiatrist licensed by the board shall annually complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education relating to the practice of podiatry.”
    “Beginning on July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, each podiatrist licensed by the board shall complete at least one and one-half (1.5) hours of continuing education related to the use of the Kentucky All-Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER), pain management, or addiction disorders.”201 KAR 25:031 § 1(4)

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Kentucky Board of Podiatry, or any other state board of podiatry, licensing authority, or professional organization. Podiatrists are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state board of podiatry before relying on any information presented here.

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