Mandatory Courses Offered by FPMA

 

Podiatric Physicians can earn some of their required continuing education contact hours (CECH) by attending the FPMA Science and Management Symposium (SAM) held in the Orlando, Florida area every year in January, or the FPMA Summer Conference.

The Florida Podiatric Medical Association is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

Online Courses Offered by FPMA:

  • Laws and Rules - The Florida Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hour.
  • Medical Errors - The Florida Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of 2.0 continuing education contact hours.
  • Human Trafficking - The Florida Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hour.
  • Prescribing Controlled Substances - The Florida Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of 2.0 continuing education contact hours.

When considering CE courses, please keep in mind the guidelines for CECH as established by the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine: Within each license renewal biennium, a licensed podiatric physician must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours via live in-person or live interactive virtual events of professional continuing education. A maximum of eight (8) hours of continuing professional education may be earned from courses involving home study or anytime courses. See Eight-Hour Rule.