Abuse Reporting[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
Of the 50 hours, 2 hours must be Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting.
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49 Pa. Code § 29.61See source [1] in Primary Sources
Mandatory topics
For Podiatrists, 50 hours is the total CME requirement. Pennsylvania also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 50-hour total.
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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[2]
2 hrs
Biennial
Podiatrists who are prescribers or dispensers under ABC-MAP (Act 191 of 2014)
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ABC-MAP § 9.1(a)(2) requires all prescribers or dispensers to complete at least 2 hours of continuing education in pain management, identification of addiction, or practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids as a portion of the total biennial CE. Counts within the 50-hour total. Board confirmed applicability to DPMs via opioid education guidance (effective July 1, 2017).
ABC-MAP § 9.1(a)(2) (Act 191 of 2014)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|
Podiatry-Specific (CPME / Board / Accredited School) 30–50 hrs | At least 30 of the 50 clock hours must be in courses and programs in podiatry, approved by the Board, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, or offered by an accredited school or college of podiatric medicine.Source49 Pa. Code § 29.61[1] |
AMA PRA Category 1 | Remaining hours may be in medical subjects pertinent to the practice of podiatry approved by the AMA, AOA, the Board, or CPME.Source49 Pa. Code § 29.61[1] |
Professional Journal Reading Cap 0–10 hrs | A maximum of 10 clock hours may be in approved courses and programs that involve the use of reading professional journals.Source49 Pa. Code § 29.61[1] |
Documentation & audit
Documentation: certificates must be retained for 5 years and produced upon Board request.
Waivers & exemptions
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Pennsylvania.
FAQ
How many CE hours do Pennsylvania podiatrists need?
50 clock hours per biennium. At least 30 must be in podiatry-specific courses (CPME-approved or from an accredited school/college of podiatric medicine). The remainder may be in medical subjects pertinent to podiatry approved by the AMA, AOA, the Board, or CPME. A maximum of 10 hours may be in professional journal reading.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Pennsylvania?
Yes — APMA-approved CME flows through CPME accreditation, which is named in 49 Pa. Code § 29.61 as an acceptable approval pathway for both the 30-hour podiatry-specific portion and the remaining hours.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Pennsylvania?
Yes — 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting per biennium, sitting within the 50-hour total. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Pennsylvania podiatry license renewal date?
Pennsylvania's online licensing portal handles license verification and renewal for the State Board of Podiatry through the Department of State at pa.gov.