Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Podiatric Physician Licensing Board · DPM

40 hours. Every two years. On a fixed biennial cycle.

Below is exactly what Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Podiatric Physician Licensing Board requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from UDPL—PPLB~3 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Mandatory topics

Utah has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 40-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Utah 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 / Board-Approved
Programs sponsored or approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, specified organizations, or the state licensing division.SourceUtah Admin. Code R156-5a-304[1]
Classroom/Seminar/Conference
classroom courses, seminars, conferences (minimum 1-hour blocks).SourceUtah Admin. Code R156-5a-304[1]
Teaching
0–40 hrs
teaching at colleges or universities.SourceUtah Admin. Code R156-5a-304[1]
Clinical Readings Cap
0–10 hrs
clinical readings related to practice.SourceUtah Admin. Code R156-5a-304[1]
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 Utah.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Utah podiatrists need?
40 hours of qualified professional education during each two-year period beginning September 30 of even-numbered years.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Utah?
Yes. R156-5a-304 names the APMA explicitly as a sponsoring/approving organization. CPME-approved programming flows through APMA accreditation.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Utah?
The Utah rule does not impose specific topic mandates. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Utah podiatry license renewal date?
Utah's license verification at secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html handles license lookup. Renewal is through DOPL's online portal.

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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. Utah Admin. Code R156-5a-304 — Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

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 Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Podiatric Physician Licensing Board, 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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