Washington State Podiatric Medical Board · DPM

100 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Washington State Podiatric Medical Board requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WSPMB~4 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 100 hours is the total CME requirement. Washington also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 100-hour total.

Cultural Competency & Health Equity[1]
2 hrs
Quadrennial
A minimum of 2 hours of health equity continuing medical education training every 4 years (Category 4). Required by RCW 43.70.613 and WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830.
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“(4) Category 4 - A minimum of two hours of health equity continuing medical education training offered by entities listed in subsection (1) or (2) of this section or listed or offered by the department of health must be obtained every four years as follows:”
WAC 246-922-310 (Cat. 4); RCW 43.70.613See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Washington 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
Category 1 (APMA/ACFAS/CPME/ACCME)
min 40 hrs
scientific courses or seminars approved, offered, or sponsored by APMA, ACFAS, AMA, or programs accredited by CPME or ACCME.SourceWAC 246-922-310[1]
Category 2 (Health Care Delivery)
0–50 hrs
courses or seminars related to health care delivery offered or sponsored by nonprofit organizations, other proprietary organizations, and individuals.SourceWAC 246-922-310[1]
Category 3 (Teaching / Self-Study / Committees)
0–60 hrs
includes up to 30 hours each through teaching/publishing, online study, self-study, and institutional committees/credentialing.SourceWAC 246-922-310[1]
Category 4 (Health Equity)
min 2 hrs
health equity continuing medical education training meeting standards under RCW 43.70.613 and WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830.SourceWAC 246-922-310[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

A resident in an approved postgraduate residency training program is not required to participate in podiatric continuing medical education.

Practitioners may satisfy CME requirements by certifying or recertifying within four years through a specialty board recognized by CPME, or by participating in a maintenance of certification program for a CPME-recognized specialty board.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Washington podiatrists need?
100 hours of CME every two years, structured into four categories: Category 1 (minimum 40 hours of CPME/ACCME-accredited scientific content), Category 2 (maximum 50 hours of health-care-delivery content), Category 3 (maximum 60 hours of teaching/self-study/committee work), and Category 4 (minimum 2 hours of health equity training every four years).
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Washington?
Yes. APMA, ACFAS, and CPME-accredited programming all qualify as Category 1, and they are explicitly named in WAC 246-922-310.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Washington?
Yes — 2 hours of health equity CME every four years (Category 4) under WAC 246-922-310. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Washington podiatry license renewal date?
The Washington Department of Health's provider credential search at fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/ handles license verification. The license renews annually on the practitioner's birthday through DOH's online portal (WAC 246-922-990(1)), while the 100-hour CME requirement is measured over a two-year cycle.

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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. WAC 246-922-310 — CME Categories
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “(4) Category 4 - A minimum of two hours of health equity continuing medical education training offered by entities listed in subsection (1) or (2) of this section or listed or offered by the department of health must be obtained every four years as follows:”WAC 246-922-310 (Cat. 4); RCW 43.70.613

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 Washington State Podiatric Medical 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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