Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Wyoming Board of Registration in Podiatry requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WBRP~4 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 40 hours is the total CME requirement. Wyoming also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 40-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
3 of the 40 required hours of continuing education must be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances. Counts within the 40-hour biennial total.
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“A licensee shall complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education every two (2) years to renew a license. 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)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Wyoming 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 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

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

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

FAQ
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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    “A licensee shall complete a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education every two (2) years to renew a license. 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)

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