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State | Cycle | Credits | Credits/ Yr |
Online | Online % |
Renewal Date |
COVID-19 Renewal Date | Risk/ Errors/Ethics |
Opioids/ Pain Man |
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Alaska |
2
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50
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25
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50
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100% |
12/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Alaska law requires an average of 25 hours of Category I AMA- or AOA-approved continuing education hours for each year of the licensing period (two-year licensing cycle). At the time of renewal, the licensee must attest to compliance with the CME requirements. After renewal is completed, the division will perform a computer-generated random audit of licensees who will be required to provide proof of CME courses.
OPIOID Requirement - 2 credits every 2 years on pain management, opioid use, and addiction. Alaska State Medical Board |
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Alabama |
1
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12
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12
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12
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100% |
10/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Every licensed podiatrist who desires to continue the practice of podiatry shall annually, on or before the first of October, pay to the secretary-treasurer of the state board a renewal registration fee in a reasonable amount set by the board and comply with such other conditions as may be prescribed by the State Board of Podiatry; provided, however, that the license shall be renewed within 30 days after October first, or the licensee shall pay the renewal registration fee and a penalty of $300. Among the conditions to be prescribed by the State Board of Podiatry is the requirement that evidence be furnished by the applicant for renewal of completion of a continuing education program. Such program shall consist of no less than 12 hours, which shall be obtained at the annual state meeting of the Alabama Podiatry Association or any other continuing education program approved by the State Board of Podiatry. Any licensed podiatrist who is inactive in the practice of podiatry for a period of two years may have his or her license renewed to practice his profession on such conditions as may be prescribed by the State Board of Podiatry.
OPIOID Requirement - 2 credits on controlled substances Alabama Board of Medical Examiners |
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Arkansas |
1
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20
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20
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20
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Twenty (20) hours of continuing education shall be required for the renewal of an individual license. These must be obtained in the twelve month period immediately preceding the year for which the license is to be issued. The hours approved must be from any of the following sources:
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours in prescribing education within the first 2 years of licensure Arkansas State Medical Board
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Arizona |
1
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25
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25
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25
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-829(A), any licensee who wishes to renew their Arizona podiatry license must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that in the year preceding the application for renewal the licensee attended at least twenty-five (25) hours of Board approved continuing education courses or programs. Continuing medical education ("CME") courses must be completed between July 1 and June 30 for each applicable renewal year. A licensee may take up to ten (10) hours of CME on the Internet, on a CD-ROM or in podiatric medical literature such as a journal. The licensee's CME report is incorporated into his/her annual license renewal application. Types of CME courses that are generally approved include hands-on courses in podiatric assessment, anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, wound care, billing and coding, practice management, ethics, documentation and charting and courses related to medical areas such as diabetes, pharmacology, geriatrics, disease pathology and physical therapy. Pursuact to A.R.S. § 32-829(C), licensees may request a waiver of CME by submitting satisfactory proof that they were prevented from attending educational programs because of disability, military service or absence from the continental United States.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours on opioids Arizona Medical Board |
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California |
2
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50
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25
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50
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100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
BPM regulations require each licensee to complete at least 50 units/hours of approved CMEs during each two year license period. At least 12 units must be in subjects related to the lower extremity muscular skeletal system, and one of the continuing competence pathways specified in Business and Professions Code Section 2496(a) through (h), during each two (2) year renewal period. All courses must be scientific in content, and relate directly to patient care. Licensees must maintain records of CME attendance for a minimum of 4 years in case of audit. The following courses are approved for CME credit:.
In addition to the general requirement to earn 50 CME/CECH credits every 2 years for license renewal, California podiatrists have an additional requirement to earn radiology credits if they take x-rays in their office. The Continuing Education Requirements for Certificate/Permit Renewal regulations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), last updated in Feb 2017, states that anyone taking x-rays in California must meet the requirements for licensure as a Certified Radiologic Technologist. Those requirements include earning 10 CME credits every two years, “related to the application of X-ray to the human body” which may include “X-ray administration, X-ray management, X-ray pathology, X-ray diagnosis and X-ray quality control.” They go on to say that, “It is the responsibility of the certificate or permit holder to ascertain the acceptability of the continuing education activity as a CE credit for the Department’s purposes.” Continuing Education Requirements for Certificate/Permit Renewal IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS Podiatric Medical Board of California
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Colorado |
1
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10
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10
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10
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100% |
08/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Licensees must attest at the time of renewal that they have obtained a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education sufficient to maintain currency in the field of podiatry.
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Delaware |
2
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32
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16
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32
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Continuing medical education (CME), as that term is herein applied by the Board, includes any and all continuing education requirements, as herein below provided, which must be satisfied biennially by all licensed practitioners as a condition for licensure renewal. Each licensed practitioner shall complete, on or before June 30 of even numbered years at least 32 hours of continuing education as a condition of license renewal.
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Hawaii |
2
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40
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20
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40
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100% |
01/31/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
All licenses, regardless of issuance date, are renewable biennially on or before January 31 of each even-numbered year. To renew, a fee is due and forty (40) hours of continuing education in podiatry is required. For details on continuing education, refer to subchapter 8 of the Board's administrative rules. Failure to renew constitutes a "forfeiture" of license. A license that has been forfeited for one renewal term (2 years), shall be automatically terminated and cannot be restored. A new application will be required.
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Illinois |
2
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100
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50
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100
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100% |
01/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Continuing Education Hour Requirements
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours on safe opioid prescribing practices Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Podiatric Medical Licensing Board - State of Illinois |
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Indiana |
2
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30
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15
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30
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours of opioid prescribing and opioid abuse Medical Licensing Board of Indiana |
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Kansas |
3
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54
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18
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54
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100% |
10/31/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Every licensed podiatrist in the active practice of podiatry within Kansas, in order to comply with the provisions of this section, shall complete such hours of continuing education as may be required by the board by rules and regulations. The following categories of continuing education programs shall count toward satisfying the hourly requirement:
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Louisiana |
1
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20
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20
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20
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100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Every podiatrist seeking the renewal or reinstatement of licensure, to be effective on or after January 1, 2005, shall annually evidence and document, upon forms supplied by the board, the successful completion of not less than 20 hours of board approved CME. Louisiana Board of Podiatry Rules
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours drug diversion training, best practices regarding prescribing of controlled substances, appropriate treatment for addiction, and any other matters pertaining to the prescribing of CDS that are deemed appropriate by the licensing board. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners |
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Massachusetts |
2
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30
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15
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30
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100% |
12/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Each licensee shall present satisfactory evidence to the Board that in the previous 12 months he or she attended an educational conference(s) or program(s) approved by the Board for not less than 15 CME credits: provided however, that the Board may exempt from this requirement licensees who submit satisfactory proof that they were unable to attend an educational conference or program because of illness or other good cause. Requests for a waiver of the CME requirement due to special circumstances must be submitted in writing and directed to the Secretary of the Board. Only CME credits which have specifically been approved by the Board may be used to meet this requirement. Courses or programs approved for CME credit by the APMA or the Council of Pediatric Medical Education are approved by the Board.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours in pain management Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine |
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Maryland |
2
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50
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25
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50
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100% |
12/01/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
TCME Credits - 50 credits are required every 2 years. (including up to 3 hours of category A credits for CPR certification) - CPR certification must be maintained on a non lapse basis.
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Maine |
2
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25
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12.5
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25
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Any licensee who renders patient service, either full or part-time, shall be required to complete 25 credit hours of continuing medical education (CME) every two (2) years. In addition to this 25 hours, each licensee must submit documentation of CPR recertification. Each Doctor of Podiatric Medicine licensed by the State of Maine shall submit to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, satisfactory evidence that a program of continuing medical education has been completed. A minimum of 15 hours of the total 25 hour requirement must be obtained in Category 1 activities as set forth below. Any individual who is licensed after June 30th of any even numbered year will be required to obtain 12.5 hours of continuing medical education for the first renewal. A minimum of 7.5 hours must be in Category 1 activities as set forth below.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours on the prescribing of opioid medication every renewal Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine |
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Michigan |
3
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150
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50
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150
|
100% |
03/01/2024
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N/A
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1hr
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3hr
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1hr
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
R 338.8127 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
OPIOID Requirement - Minimum of 3 hours in pain & symptom management Michigan Board of Medicine |
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Mississippi |
2
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40
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20
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40
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100% |
06/30/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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5hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
There is an annual renewal of licensure. Forty hours of CME are due every two years. The current CME period is July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018. If the podiatrist has a current DEA certificate, 5 hours of the 40 must be in the prescribing of controlled substances.
OPIOID Requirement - 5 hours related to prescribing of medications - emphasis on controlled substances Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure |
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North Dakota |
1
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20
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20
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20
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100% |
12/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
North Dakota requires Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours as a condition for renewal of licensure. Satisfactory documentation of a minimum of sixty (60) hours of study completed within the thirty-six month period proceeding renewal is required. If you have not been licensed in North Dakota for a full thirty-six months before renewal, you are required to show completion of a minimum of twenty (20) hours of study for each calendar year of licensure. This requirement is waived for the first year of licensure. |
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Nebraska |
2
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48
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24
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48
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100% |
04/01/2024
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N/A
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1hr
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1hr
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N/A
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1hr
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Requirements | Complete Info |
General Requirements for Licensee: On or before April 1, 1986, and on or before April 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter, each podiatrist who is in active practice in the State of Nebraska must: 143-008.01A Complete 48 hours of approved continuing education during the preceding 24 month period. 143-008.01B Submit to the Department an attestation that licensee has met the continuing competency for the 24 months immediately preceding the expiration date. 143-008.01C Be responsible for:
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New Hampshire |
2
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40
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20
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40
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100% |
06/30/2024
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12/31/2020
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1hr
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Podiatrists licensed in New Hampshire are required to show proof of 40 hours every 2 years, with at least 30 hours' attendance in formal courses given by an accredited American school or college of podiatry or medicine, or by a state or regional podiatric association recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or by the American Medical Association and no more than 10 hours of instructional media certified by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). Courses must be accumulated between January 1 of the first year of the period and December 31 of the second year and must be reported before April 1 of the reporting year.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours in opioid prescribing for the management or treatment of pain, or for the treatment of opioid use disorder New Hampshire Board of Medicine |
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New Jersey |
2
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100
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50
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100
|
100% |
10/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Physicians and podiatrists must complete 100 credits of continuing medical education, minimum 40 must be Cat I, maximum 60 may be Category II for the two year period prior to renewal. "Are continuing medical education credits required as a condition of renewal of licensure? As of 2001, the legislature enacted a law to require continuing medical education as a condition for biennial registration renewal. Physicians and podiatrists must complete 100 credits of continuing medical education, minimum 40 must be Cat I, maximum 60 may be Category II for the two year period prior to renewal. This means those categories of medical education courses recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education or other comparable organizations recognized by the board. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing medical education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of license, or other good cause. A waiver shall apply only to the current biennial renewal period at the time of board issuance. The CME Requirement applies to all doctors and podiatrists who hold active full fee or reduced fee (retired-paid) licenses, whether or not they are in active practice in New Jersey.
OPIOID Requirement - 1 credit related to responsible opioid prescribing, alternatives to opioids for managing pain, risk, and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
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New Mexico |
1
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16
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16
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16
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100% |
01/01/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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5hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
OPIOID Requirement - 5 hours in management of the treatment of pain New Mexico Medical Board |
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Nevada |
2
|
50
|
25
|
50
|
100% |
10/31/2022
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N/A
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2hr
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Continuing education for podiatric physician; certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; waiver.
OPIOID Requirement - 2 credits in ethics, pain management, and/or addiction care and 2 credits in misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids, or addiction Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners |
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New York |
3
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50
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16.8
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50
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100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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2hr
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Requirements | Complete Info |
You must have completed 1.4 hours of continuing education coursework for each month of the preceding registration period in which you were registered to practice (50 hours in a normal three-year period) At least two-thirds (35 hours) of your continuing education coursework must be in the areas of podiatric medicine and surgery The remaining hours (15 hours) may be in the areas of health sciences or in areas dealing with podiatric practice issues such as ethics or risk management. A maximum of 25 home study credits (Category A or B) will be accepted in any three-year registration period. Podiatrists, and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) in the course of professional practice, every four years according to Section 6505-b of the Education Law. Child Abuse one time requirement effective 1989.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction New York State Department of Health |
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Ohio |
2
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100
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50
|
100
|
100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Requirements:
Category I:
Category II:
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Oklahoma |
2
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60
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30
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60
|
100% |
06/30/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Continuing medical education (a) Requirements. (1) Each applicant for re-registration (renewal) of licensure shall certify every three years that he/she has completed the requisite hours of continuing medical education (C.M.E.). (2) Requisite hours of C.M.E. shall be sixty (60) hours of Category I obtained during the preceding three (3) years as defined by the American Medical Association/Oklahoma State Medical Association/American Academy of Family Physicians or other certifying organization recognized by the Board. (3) Newly licensed physicians will be required to begin reporting three years from the date licensure was granted. |
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Oregon |
2
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60
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30
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60
|
100% |
12/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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6hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
30 hours/year Continuing education compliance can be documented through the following:
OPIOID Requirement - 6 hours in pain management Oregon Medical Board |
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Pennsylvania |
2
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50
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25
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50
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100% |
12/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
STATE COVID RESPONSE
PRIOR TO COVID In order to renew a license, a podiatrist must have completed 50 hours of CME during the immediately preceding two-year license period. A license period runs from January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the next even-numbered year. · Per Act 31 of 2014, two (2) hours of Board- approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements must be completed prior to renewal or reinstatement of a license. Details and a list of Board-approved providers can be found at www.dos.pa.gov. Verification of completion must be sent electronically and directly from the course provider. It may take up to 7 days for the provider to submit the records to the Board's office. · At least 30 CME hours must be in courses or programs that fall within the scope of podiatric medicine and are approved by the Board or the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (www.cpme.org). · The remaining 20 CME hours may be in courses and programs that are in related medical subjects and that are approved by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. · A maximum of 10 CME hours may be obtained through approved programs and courses that are Internet-based or that involve the review of magazine or journal articles.
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours of pain management, the identification of addiction or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine |
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Rhode Island |
1
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15
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15
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15
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100% |
09/30/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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4hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Every podiatrist licensed to practice podiatry in this state under the provisions of the Act and the regulations herein, shall on or before the 30th of September of each year, have satisfactorily completed a minimum of fifteen (15) continuing medical education credits as approved by the Board of Examiners in Podiatry. Such approval shall be based on the Standards, Requirements, and Guidelines for Approval of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association.
OPIOID Requirement - 4 credits relating to topics in Opioid pain mgmt, chronic pain mgmt, end of life or palliative care State of Rhode Island Department of Health |
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South Carolina |
2
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24
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12
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24
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100% |
12/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
"A person licensed to practice podiatry must pay a biennial renewal license fee which must be established in regulation by the board, biennially must complete twenty-four hours of continuing medical education through a program approved by the South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners, and must submit documentation to the board of completion of this education. If a podiatrist is authorized pursuant to state and federal law to prescribe controlled substances, two of the requisite biennial hours of continuing education must be related to approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, and IV of the schedules provided for in Sections 44-53-210, 44-53-230, and 44-53-250. If the renewal fee is not accompanied with the appropriate continuing education documentation, the license may not be renewed and is considered late and subject to the penalties promulgated by the board in regulation. If the renewal fee is not paid within two months after the date of notification by the department that the fee is due, the license of the person failing to pay shall be considered late and a penalty imposed as determined by regulation. After an additional sixty days a nonrenewed license must be suspended or revoked and must be reissued only by a majority vote of the Board of Podiatry Examiners and upon payment of a late fee and penalties established by the board."
OPIOID Requirement - 2 credits of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances. South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners |
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South Dakota |
2
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30
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15
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30
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Each licensee shall, prior to July 1, 2001, and every two years thereafter, provide written verification to the Board of Podiatry Examiners of the completion of 30 hours of continuing medical education. The program hours must be approved and certified by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The necessary verification shall accompany each application for licensure renewal. If satisfactory verification is not received, the board shall deny the renewal application or take action to revoke or suspend the license of an individual not in compliance. Up to 30 additional hours of satisfactory continuing medical education can be carried over for two years only.
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Utah |
2
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40
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20
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40
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100% |
09/30/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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4hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
58-5a-304. Continuing education.
OPIOID Requirement - Controlled substance prescribers: 4 hrs controlled substance training - 0.5 hrs through an online tutorial/test provided by the board, the remaining 3.5 hours are AMA credits that meet board requirements Utah Department of Commerce and Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
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Virginia |
2
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60
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30
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60
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100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours in topics related to pain management, responsible prescribing of covered/controlled substances, and diagnosis and management of addiction Virginia Board of Medicine |
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Vermont |
2
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30
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15
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30
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100% |
11/30/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
A change to Vermont law in 2011 (26 VSA § 1400) requires physicians licensed by the Board to complete CME for license renewal. The general requirement is 30 hours of AMA PRA Category 1TM credit during the period from December 1, 2016 to November 30, 2018. If you were licensed for less than the full period, or if you are in the military and were ordered to duty, your obligation may be less. Except for the two subject-specific requirements 33.1
OPIOID Requirement - 1 credit in hospice, palliative care, or pain management Vermont Board of Medical Practice |
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Washington |
2
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100
|
50
|
100
|
100% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
OPIOID Requirement - 1 hour in opioid prescribing Washington Medical Commission |
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Wisconsin |
2
|
50
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25
|
50
|
100% |
10/31/2022
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N/A
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N/A
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2hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Continuing podiatric medical education required; waiver. (1) Each podiatrist required to complete the biennial training requirement under s. 448.665, Stats., shall, in each second year at the time of making application for a certificate of registration as required under s. 448.665, Stats., sign a statement on the application for registration certifying that the podiatrist has completed at least 50 hours of acceptable continuing educational programs relevant to the practice of podiatric medicine within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 60., Stats
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours on a board-approved course in responsible opioid prescription Wisconsin Medical Examining Board |
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West Virginia |
2
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50
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25
|
50
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100% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Successful completion of a minimum of 50 hours of continuing podiatric education satisfactory to the Board during the preceding two year period is required for the biennial renewal of a podiatric license. Beginning July 1, 2008, at least thirty (30) hours of the hours must be related to the podiatrist's area or areas of specialty. Continuing podiatric education satisfactory to the Board means:
THERE ARE NO OTHER TYPES OR CATEGORIES OF CONTINUING PODIATRIC EDUCATION SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 credits in a board-approved course on drug diversion and best practice prescribing of controlled substances West Virginia Board of Medicine |
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Wyoming |
2
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40
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20
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40
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100% |
07/01/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Section 7. Continuing Education
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State | Cycle | Credits | Credits/ Yr |
Online | Online % |
Renewal Date |
COVID-19 Renewal Date | Risk/ Errors/Ethics |
Opioids/ Pain Man |
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Connecticut |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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License Types with Continuing Education Requirements
OPIOID Requirements - 1 hour of prescribing controlled substances and pain management Connecticut Medical Examining Board |
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D.C. |
2
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50
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25
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25
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50% |
03/31/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Podiatrists must complete fifty (50) approved continuing education credits during the two (2) year period preceding the date the license expires of Twenty five (25) hours out of the fifty (50) approved continuing education credit should be face-to face. All Podiatrists are required to have an approved valid/current CPR certificate for this renewal cycle. An approved valid/current CPR certification or recertification course shall be eligible for a maximum of three (3) continuing education credit hours. |
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Florida |
2
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40
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20
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8
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20% |
03/31/2024
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05/31/2020
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2hr
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2hr
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1hr
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Required Subject Area:General Hours
Required Hours: 36 Important Information Up to eight (8) hours per biennium is allowed for home study course. Medical Error
Required Hours: 2 Laws and Rules
Required Hours: 1 Risk Management
Required Hours: 1 First Biennium Renewal: Podiatric Physicians initially licensed in the biennium or within 24 months of initial licensure must attend one (1) full day at a Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine meeting at which disciplinary hearings are conducted as provided in subsection 64B18-17.005, F.A.C. Podiatric Physicians initially licensed and are renewing a license for the first time are required to complete two (2) hours of prevention of medical errors and one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS Controlled Substance Prescribing Course Required Hours: 2 Required for Podiatric Physicians who are registered with the United State DEA. Must complete prior to January 31, 2019 and each subsequent renewal. The 2-hour course is included within the 36 total general hours requred.
Human Trafficking Required Hours: 1 Each licensee or certificate holder shall complete a board-approved, 1-hour continuing education course on human trafficking. The 1-hour course is included in the 36 total general hours requred. Tis course must be completed by January 1, 2021 as required in accordance with Section 456.0341, Florida Statutes.
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours every renewal on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substance medications Florida Board of Medicine |
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Georgia |
2
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50
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25
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25
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50% |
08/31/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
The purpose of continuing education hours for podiatrists is to maintain and enhance the professional competence of podiatrists licensed to practice in Georgia for the protection of the health and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia. As a requirement for the biennial renewal of his/her license, a podiatrist must certify to the Georgia State Board of Podiatry Examiners the completion of not less than fifty (50) hours of approved continuing education in the preceding two (2) years prior to the license expiration date. (d) Every Podiatrist who maintains an active DEA certificate and prescribes controlled substances, except those holding a residency training permit, shall complete, at least one time, three (3) hours of CME that is specifically designed to address controlled substance prescribing practices. The controlled substance prescribing CME shall include instruction on controlled substance prescribing guidelines, recognizing signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and controlled substance prescribing for acute pain management. |
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Iowa |
2
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40
|
20
|
10
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25% |
06/30/2024
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N/A
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1hr
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1hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
645-222.2(149,272C) Continuing education requirements. 222.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period shall extend for a two-year period beginning on July 1 of each even-numbered year and ending on June 30 of the next even-numbered year. Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as a podiatrist in this state shall be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education. 222.2(2) Requirements for new licensees. Those persons licensed for the first time shall not be required to complete continuing education as a prerequisite for the first renewal of their licenses. Continuing education hours acquired anytime from the initial licensing until the second license renewal may be used. The new licensee will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education per biennium for each subsequent license renewal. 222.2(3) Hours of continuing education credit may be obtained by attending and participating in a continuing education activity. These hours must be in accordance with these rules. 222.2(4) No hours of continuing education shall be carried over into the next biennium. 222.2(5) It is the responsibility of each licensee to finance the cost of continuing education.
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Idaho |
1
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12
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12
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6
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50% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
CONTINUING EDUCATION (RULE 700). 01. Post Graduate Education Requirement for License Renewal. Each podiatrist licensed by the state of Idaho shall attend in each twelve (12) month period preceding the renewal of a license to practice podiatry in Idaho, a minimum of twelve (12) full hours of post-graduate podiatry education courses. Effective January 1, 2015, each podiatrist licensed by the state of Idaho shall attend in each twelve-month period preceding the renewal of a license to practice podiatry in Idaho, a minimum of fifteen (15) full hours of post-graduate podiatry education courses. No more than ten (10) hours of continuing education may be obtained on-line. Courses must be germane to the practice of podiatry; and (3-20-14) a. Approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education; or (4-2-08) b. Otherwise approved by the Board. (4-2-08) 02. Submission of License Renewal Application Form. Each licensed Idaho podiatrist will be furnished a license renewal application form by the Bureau of Occupational Licenses on which each podiatrist shall be required to certify by signed affidavit that compliance with the continuing education requirements has been met and shall submit the renewal application together with the required fees to the Bureau. (3-15-02) 03. Verification of Attendance. It shall be necessary for each licensee to maintain verification of attendance by securing authorized signatures or other documentation from the course instructors or sponsoring institution substantiating any and all hours attended by the licensee. This verification shall be maintained by the licensee and provided to the Board upon the request of the Board or its agent. The Board will conduct random audits to monitor compliance. Failure to provide proof of meeting the continuing education upon request of the Board shall be grounds for disciplinary action. (3-20-14) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.11.01 Bureau of Occupational Licenses Rules of the State Board of Podiatry Section 800 Page 7 04. Carryover of Continuing Education Hours. Continuing education courses not claimed for credit in the current renewal year may be credited for the next renewal year. A maximum of fifteen (15) hours may be carried forward from the immediately preceding year. (3-20-14) 05. Special Exemption. The Board shall have authority to make exceptions for reasons of individual hardship, including health, when certified by a medical doctor, or for other good cause. The licensee must provide any information requested by the Board to assist in substantiating hardship cases. This exemption is granted at the sole discretion of the Board.
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Kentucky |
1
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20
|
20
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5
|
25% |
06/30/2023
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12/31/2020
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N/A
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5hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Section 1. (1) Each podiatrist licensed by the board shall annually complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education relating to the practice of podiatry. (2) The twenty (20) hours shall include: (a) At least fifteen (15) Category A continuing education hours; and (b) Not more than five (5) Category B continuing education hours. (3) A continuing education hour shall equal fifty (50) clock minutes of participating in continuing education instruction or presentation that meets the requirements of this administrative regulation for continuing education courses (4) (a) Beginning on July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, each podiatrist licensed by the board shall complete at least one and one-half (1.5) hours of continuing education related to the use of the Kentucky All-Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER), pain management, or addiction disorders. (b) This requirement shall be included in the twenty (20) hours of continuing education required by this administrative regulation.
OPIOID Requirement - 4.5 hours of board-approved training related to KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders -DEA-licensed prescribers of Buprenorphine-Mono-Product or Buprenorphine-Combined-with-Naloxone are required to complete 12 hours specific to addiction medicine every three-year licensing period. Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure |
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Minnesota |
2
|
40
|
20
|
8
|
20% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
To renew your license you must have completed 40 hours of continuing medical education approved by the Council of Podiatric Education (CPME) or Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine for the two year renewal period. Only 8 hours of continuing medical education can be obtained from online courses.
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Missouri |
2
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50
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25
|
0
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0% |
02/28/2024
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
|
2hr
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Each applicant for license renewal shall certify to the board that s/he has attended twenty-four (24) hours of board-approved continuing medical education (CME) for the biennial renewal period immediately preceding the biennial license renewal date. Applicants who qualify under section 330.010.2, RSMo to perform surgery of the ankle must certify that s/he has attended an additional twenty-six (26) hours of boardapproved CME for the biennial renewal period immediately preceding the biennial license renewal date. Prior to January 2005, a copy of Foot & Ankle Board Certification or certificate of a twenty-four (24)-month postgraduate clinical residency program in podiatric surgery shall be on file with the state board for acceptance of the additional CMEs, before the endorsement of Ankle Surgery Certified will be added to their biennial renewal license. After January 2005, a certificate of completion of a twenty-four (24)-month postgraduate clinical residency program in podiatric surgery is required for acceptance of the additional CMEs and the Ankle Surgery Certified endorsement.
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Montana |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
None for the state - However hospitals and BC/BS require 50 every 2 years or 75 every 3 years
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North Carolina |
1
|
25
|
25
|
5
|
20% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
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3hr
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N/A
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N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
Completion of 25 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) is required per year (July 1-June 30) for renewal of licensure. CME credits shall not be carried over from the previous licensure year.
OPIOID Requirement - 3 hours in controlled substances North Carolina Medical Board |
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Puerto Rico |
3
|
45
|
15
|
0
|
0% |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A | Complete Info |
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Tennessee |
1
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
33% |
06/30/2023
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N/A
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N/A
|
2hr
|
N/A
|
N/A
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Requirements | Complete Info |
The Board requires each licensed Podiatrist to complete fifteen (15) clock hours of continuing education each calendar year (January 1- December 31).
OPIOID Requirement - 2 hours of prescribing controlled substances, which must include instruction in the TN Chronic Pain Guidelines |
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Texas |
2
|
50
|
25
|
20
|
40% |
11/01/2022
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Requirements | Complete Info |
Licensed podiatric physicians must obtain 50 hours of continuing medical education (CME) each biennium in order to renew their licenses. Human trafficking prevention training required for license renewal may be accepted for up to 2 hours of the required Ethics CME credit. TDLR will only give credit for those courses that relate to Podiatric Medicine. As an example, a Podiatric Physician taking CME courses on brain surgery, proctology, shoulders, etc. would NOT be acceptable. However, courses on the foot/ankle, lower extremity, cardiovascular system, nervous system, diabetes, renal system, obesity, risk management, drug prescriptions, pain management, bones, muscles, nerves, wound care, nutrition, electronic/medical records, etc., or the like, would be acceptable for 100% credit. Courses on histories/physicals, CPR, ACLS, admissions, discharge, oncology, systemic diseases (which have an effect/manifestation of diseases of the foot/lower extremity), or dermatology are also acceptable. Additionally, courses on Medicare/Medicaid (government healthcare programs, CMS, and MAC/RAC, integrity/anti-fraud measures, etc.), electronic medical records and tools to improve care related to re-ordering, reconciling medication orders and monitoring and reporting quality data (in response to federal/national initiatives related to improved patient care and safety) are acceptable. Question Submitted to Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation - Podiatry - July 18, 2022 We are a CPME (Council on Podiatric Medical Education) CME provider and have received an inquiry from one of your podiatrist licensees, Ronald Lepow, DPM which requires a judgement/decision on your part. He and we see that Texas DPMs have a limit on what you call Home Study Programs: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/pod/podce.htm There is a distinction made by many states between online on-demand CME lectures and live streaming virtual conferences. The question is, do you consider live streaming online conferences Home Study Programs, or not. Dr. Lepow wants to know if CME earned at live streaming virtual conferences, are considered Home Study Programs and therefore, limited to 20 hour per biennium. Thank you for your response. Reponse Received on 08/10/2022 If a licensee attends a virtual conference, no, this is not the same as a home-study course. However, the provider if responsible for providing a certificate of completion to the attendee in order for credit to be awarded. Thank you, Lorraine Sroufe |