Below is exactly what Pennsylvania State Board of Podiatry requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.
Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 11, 2026
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.
“At least 2 of the clock hours must be completed in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 29.98(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement).”
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.
Podiatrists who are prescribers or dispensers under ABC-MAP (Act 191 of 2014)
“Dispensers and prescribers applying for the renewal of a license or certification to complete at least two hours of continuing education in pain management, identification of addiction or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids as a portion of the total continuing education required for biennial renewal.”
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: certificates must be retained for 5 years and produced upon Board request.
No continuing education is required for the years in which a licensed, currently registered podiatrist is in active military service (verification of active service required).
The Board may waive or grant an extension for all or part of the biennial CE requirement upon written request for serious illness or other demonstrated hardship, evaluated case-by-case.
A podiatrist is exempt from the CE requirements of § 29.61(a) in a renewal cycle in which the podiatrist is engaged in a CPME-approved podiatric residency program.
A podiatrist never previously licensed in any jurisdiction is exempt from the CE requirements of § 29.61(a) for the first renewal period immediately following initial licensure in Pennsylvania.
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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.
“At least 2 of the clock hours must be completed in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 29.98(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement).”49 Pa. Code § 29.61(a)(1.1)
“Dispensers and prescribers applying for the renewal of a license or certification to complete at least two hours of continuing education in pain management, identification of addiction or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids as a portion of the total continuing education required for biennial renewal.”Act 191 of 2014 § 9.1(a)(2) (added by Act 124 of 2016, P.L. 980, No. 124) — role-neutral 'each licensing board' language.