Oklahoma State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Oklahoma State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from OSBPME~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 60 hours is the total CME requirement. Oklahoma also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 60-hour total.

General CME[1]
30 hrs
Biennial
At least 30 of the 60 required hours must be obtained in the State of Oklahoma. Podiatrists practicing only in states outside Oklahoma may substitute hours of CE in their state of practice.
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“At least thirty (30) hours of the required sixty (60) hours of continuing education must be obtained in the State of Oklahoma, save and except those podiatrist practicing only in states outside of Oklahoma who hold an Oklahoma license, may substitute hours of continuing education in the state which they practice.”
OAC § 545:20-3-1(c)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Oklahoma 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
APMA Council on Continuing Education
Any program approved by the Council on Continuing Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association is approved by the Board for hours actually attended (OAC § 545:20-3-3(a)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[2]
Board Meeting Attendance
max 6 hrs
1 hour of CE credit may be granted by attending a meeting or hearing of the Board, not to exceed 6 hours per renewal period (OAC § 545:20-3-3(b)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[2]
Hospital CE Programs
max 10 hrs
Hospital programs of CE (lecture, audio-visual, talk-back, grand rounds, clinico-pathological conferences) granted as per actual attendance, whether of a medical or podiatric nature; verified by the institution's CE director. No more than 10 hours per renewal period (OAC § 545:20-3-3(c)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[2]
CPR Certification
max 6 hrs
6 hours of CE credit for obtaining hospital-sponsored Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification during the current renewal period (OAC § 545:20-3-3(f)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[2]
ACLS Certification
max 12 hrs
12 hours of CE credit for obtaining hospital-sponsored Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification during the current licensure year (OAC § 545:20-3-3(f)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[2]
Correspondence / Internet Courses
max 10 hrs
Correspondence work or internet courses if approved by the APMA Council on Continuing Education. Maximum 10 hours per renewal period (OAC § 545:20-3-3(g)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oklahoma/OAC-545-20-3-3[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

Any practitioner fully retired from the practice of podiatric medicine is exempt from CE requirements; upon resuming practice, the individual must fulfill CE hours that have accrued from the effective date of retirement to the time of resumption of practice.

Non-resident podiatrists holding an Oklahoma license but not actively practicing in Oklahoma may substitute approved CE hours from their state of practice as long as the qualifications are equal to or greater than Oklahoma's.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Oklahoma podiatrists need?
60 hours every 2 years, of which at least 30 hours must be obtained in the State of Oklahoma (Okla. Admin. Code § 545:20-3-1). The 24-month window runs from July 1 of an even-numbered year to June 30 of the next even-numbered year.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Oklahoma?
Yes. Any program approved by the Council on Continuing Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association is presumptively approved by the Board for hours actually attended (§ 545:20-3-3(a)). Correspondence and internet courses approved by the APMA Council are also accepted, capped at 10 hours per renewal period.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Oklahoma?
Subchapter 3 does not impose specific topical hour mandates within the 60-hour total. The 30-hour in-state requirement is the principal structural mandate. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Oklahoma podiatry license renewal date?
Oklahoma podiatry licensee search is available at okpodiatrists.org/search. Renewal is handled through the Board's office. The Board's contact is 405-962-1400.

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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. Okla. Admin. Code § 545:20-3-1 — Continuing Education Hours Required
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03
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    “At least thirty (30) hours of the required sixty (60) hours of continuing education must be obtained in the State of Oklahoma, save and except those podiatrist practicing only in states outside of Oklahoma who hold an Oklahoma license, may substitute hours of continuing education in the state which they practice.”OAC § 545:20-3-1(c)
  2. Okla. Admin. Code § 545:20-3-3 — Approved Programs and Providers
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03

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