Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (Board of Medicine and Surgery — Podiatry) · DPM

48 hours. Every two years. On a fixed renewal cycle.

Below is exactly what Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (Board of Medicine and Surgery — Podiatry) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from NDHHSDPH(MS—P~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Mandatory topics

Nebraska has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 48-hour total.

Atlas CME tracks each of these mandatory topics against your Nebraska cycle automatically. Start tracking free →
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.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Biennial

Nebraska podiatrists who prescribe controlled substances

View sourceVerbatim from source
“Beginning with the first license renewal period which begins on or after October 1, 2018, the continuing competency requirements for a nurse midwife, dentist, physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, and veterinarian who prescribes controlled substances shall include at least three hours of continuing education biennially regarding prescribing opiates as defined in section 28-401. The continuing education may include, but is not limited to, education regarding prescribing and administering opiates, the risks and indicators regarding development of addiction to opiates, and emergency opiate situations. One-half hour of the three hours of continuing education shall cover the prescription drug monitoring program described in sections 71-2454 to 71-2456. This subsection terminates on January 1, 2029.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-145(6)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Nebraska 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
Continuing education must be approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) per 172 NAC 143-005.01. CPME-approved programs include APMA-sponsored continuing education.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nebraska/172-Neb-Admin-Code-ch-143-SS-005[2]
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

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Nebraska.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Nebraska podiatrists need?
48 hours every 2 years, due on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year, all of which must be CPME-approved. The rule is set verbatim in 172 NAC 143-005.01. Practice management programs and vendor-sponsored promotional content do not count (172 NAC 143-005.02).
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Nebraska?
Yes. The 48 hours must be approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). APMA-sponsored continuing education is generally CPME-approved and qualifies under 172 NAC 143-005.01.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Nebraska?
172 NAC 143-005 does not impose topical mandates within the 48-hour base total. However, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-145(6) requires podiatrists who prescribe controlled substances to complete at least 3 hours of opioid prescribing CE biennially (including 0.5 hours on the Nebraska PDMP). This requirement sunsets January 1, 2029. Federal MATE Act training (one-time 8-hour SUD course) is also required for all DEA-registered podiatrists, enforced through DEA registration renewal.
Where can I check my Nebraska podiatry license renewal date?
Nebraska's online license verification and renewal portal lives at nebraska.mylicense.com.

Never miss a Nebraska CME deadline.

Atlas CME tracks your hours, maps them to your state requirements, and reminds you before your a fixed renewal cycle renewal.

Start tracking freeSee how it works

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://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=38-145
    Source
    Show verbatim text
    “Beginning with the first license renewal period which begins on or after October 1, 2018, the continuing competency requirements for a nurse midwife, dentist, physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, and veterinarian who prescribes controlled substances shall include at least three hours of continuing education biennially regarding prescribing opiates as defined in section 28-401. The continuing education may include, but is not limited to, education regarding prescribing and administering opiates, the risks and indicators regarding development of addiction to opiates, and emergency opiate situations. One-half hour of the three hours of continuing education shall cover the prescription drug monitoring program described in sections 71-2454 to 71-2456. This subsection terminates on January 1, 2029.”Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-145(6)
  2. 172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 143, § 005 — Continuing Competency (Podiatry, amended effective 12/26/2021)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03

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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (Board of Medicine and Surgery — 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.

Privacy policyTerms of serviceContact