Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry · DPM

Wyoming CME Requirements for Podiatrists (DPM)

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from WBRP

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 40 hours is the total CME requirement. Wyoming also names specific topics that must be covered, and each one is listed below.

Opioid/Substance Use[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
3 of the 40 required hours of continuing education must be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances, per rule § 2-7(b) and statute W.S. § 33-9-107: "The board shall require three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances every two (2) years." Counts within the 40-hour biennial total.
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“Three (3) of the required forty (40) hours of continuing education shall be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances.”
028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(b); statute W.S. § 33-9-107See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry accepts AMA PRA Category 1 toward the CME requirement for Podiatrists.

Credit systemNotes
APMA Approved
Programs approved by the APMA and their affiliated organizations (028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(d)(i)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/028-2-Wyo-Code-R-SS-2-7[1]
AMA PRA Category 1
Programs approved for Category 1 credit of the American Medical Association and their affiliated organizations (028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(d)(ii)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/028-2-Wyo-Code-R-SS-2-7[1]
CPME Approved Sponsors
Programs by sponsors approved by the CPME to conduct continuing education programs (028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(d)(iii)).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/wyoming/028-2-Wyo-Code-R-SS-2-7[1]
Documentation & audit

Podiatrists are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Initial Renewal: a licensee shall be exempt from the continuing education requirement for the first renewal after being issued an initial license.

FAQ
Which board licenses podiatrists in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry, a dedicated podiatry board. Statutory authority: W.S. §§ 33-9-101 through 33-9-114; rules: 028-2 Wyo. Code R. (Agency 028, Chapter 2), with renewal in § 2-6 and CE in § 2-7.
How many CE hours do Wyoming podiatrists need?
A minimum of 40 hours every 2 years, of which 3 must be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances (028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(b)). All hours must be earned within the 2 years prior to license expiration; there is no carryover. First-time renewals are exempt from CE under § 2-7(a).
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Wyoming?
Yes. Section 2-7(d) accepts programs approved by the APMA and affiliated organizations, programs approved for AMA Category 1 credit and affiliated organizations, and programs by CPME-approved sponsors.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Wyoming?
Yes — 3 hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances every 2 years, counted within the 40-hour total (§ 2-7(b)). Federal MATE Act training applies separately to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Wyoming podiatry license renewal date?
The Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry's license verification at podiatry.wyo.gov/public/license-verification handles license lookup. All licenses expire July 1; CE compliance is documented in even-numbered years. The Board's daily contact is 307-777-3628.

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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. 028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7 — Continuing Education Requirements (Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03
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    “Three (3) of the required forty (40) hours of continuing education shall be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances.”028-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-7(b); statute W.S. § 33-9-107

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 Wyoming Board of Registration in 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.

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