Podiatry Registration Requirements
This policy sets out the minimum requirements to obtain and maintain registration on the register for podiatry.
Introduction
Pursuant to the Podiatrist Regulations effective October 1, 2024, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island (CPSPEI) has the authority to regulate all podiatrists practicing in the province.
Policy
All podiatrists practicing in the province must hold registration with CPSPEI on the register for podiatry. Only persons holding registration as a podiatrist may use the designation podiatrist, chiropodist, doctor of podiatric medicine or DPM.
To be eligible for registration as a podiatrist, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act section 12(2). In particular, registration as a podiatrist requires the following:
Education
All applicants for registration as a podiatrist must have graduated from an acceptable post-secondary program in podiatry, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’, and hold all examination and/or certification required by the approved education program.
Currency
An applicant shall have done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the date of the application to demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills:
- successfully completed the educational requirement set out above;
- actively practised podiatry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council, to an extent that is acceptable to the Council;
- successfully completed a refresher program satisfactory to the Registrar.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Pursuant to the Regulated Health Professions Act, Council must establish and maintain requirements for the continuing professional development of registered members. All registered podiatrists are required to complete a minimum of 25 CPD hours annually. CPD activities must relate directly to the practice of Podiatry. As a general guideline, one hour of participation in a CPD activity will be accepted as one hour of credit. CPD activities must be completed in two categories:
Category A: Structured Programs
These are lecture style programs provided by a recognized education institution or other regulated health professional group or association. A minimum of 10 credit hours must be completed in this category per cycle. Registrants can obtain their Category A credits from participation in electronically delivered programs, such as webinars and podcasts, if there is either an evaluative component or some other satisfactory evidence of the completion of the program.
Category B: Other CPD Activities
Category B includes lectures, workshops, supplier/provider programs, and self-directed independent learning activities such as journal reviews, recorded materials, presentations, on-line courses, and professional readings. A maximum of 15 credit hours may be claimed in this category per cycle.
Registrants should maintain a record of their CPD hours, which includes a description of the CPD activity, the course provider, the date, and the number of credit hours obtained, as well as retain proof of completion of CPD activities, such as receipts, course materials and certificates. Registrants will be required to provide their CPD record as well as proof of completion of CPD activities upon request from the College.
Registrants are required to report their CPD credit hours on the annual application for renewal of registration. If a registrant does not obtain the required CPD hours or fails to provide evidence of CPD hours when requested by the College, the Registrar will be notified. This may result in further action, including referral of the application of renewal to Council for review, or the initiation of a complaint against the registrant.
Additional Requirements
All applicants for registration as a podiatrist must have up-to-date certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Appendix A
Active Universities and Schools Accepted for Podiatry Registration
North America
| University or School | Accepted Program(s) |
|---|---|
| The Michener Institute of Education, ON, Canada | Advanced Diploma in Chiropody |
| Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada | Undergraduate Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine |
| Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, FL, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine, CA, USA (formerly California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University) | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, ID, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, OH, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine, AZ, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, IL, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, PA, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine, CA, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine, TX, USA (from 2022) | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA, USA | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
Australia
| University or School | Accepted Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, AUS | Bachelor of Podiatry |
| La Trobe University, Melbourne, AUS (from 2007) | Bachelor of Podiatry |
| University of Newcastle, New South Wales, AUS | Bachelor of Podiatry Medicine |
| Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, AUS | Bachelor of Podiatry Medicine |
| Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, NZ | Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry |
Europe
| University or School | Accepted Program(s) |
|---|---|
| University of Galway Podiatric Medicine, Ireland | Bachelor of Science in Podiatric Medicine |
| University of Ulster, Northern Ireland | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| Queen Margaret University, Scotland | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Master of Podiatry; Master of Science in Podiatry |
| New College Durham, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| AECC University College, England | Master of Science in Podiatry |
| The SMAE Institute, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Northampton, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Brighton, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Bachelor of Science in Podiatry Apprenticeship; Master of Science in Podiatry |
| University of East London, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Bachelor of Science in Podiatry Apprenticeship |
| University of Huddersfield, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Plymouth, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Bachelor of Science in Podiatry Apprenticeship; Master of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Salford, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Master of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Southampton, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Sunderland, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry Apprenticeship |
| University of Wolverhampton, England | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry; Master of Science in Podiatry |
| University of Valencia, Spain | Degree in Podiatry |
Africa
| University or School | Accepted Program(s) |
|---|---|
| The University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg (formerly Technikon Witwatersrand School of Health Technology) | Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry |
Inactive Programs Accepted for a Podiatry Registration
The inactive programs listed below are acceptable to the College for Podiatry registration in PEI.
| University or School | Title of Program(s) | Validating Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education | Bachelor of Medical Science in Podiatry | Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education |
| Belfast School of Chiropody, College of Technology | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| Birmingham School of Chiropody, Matthew Boulton Technical College | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| Brighton Polytechnic | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| Durham School of Chiropody, | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| Huddersfield Polytechnic | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| Huddersfield School of Chiropody, The Polytechnic | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| London Foot Hospital | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University College London |
| Matthew Boulton College | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Sunderland |
| New College Durham | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Sunderland |
| New College Durham in association with Sunderland Polytechnic | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| Northampton School of Chiropody, Nene College | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Leicester University |
| Northern College of Chiropody, Salford College of Technology | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| Northern College of Chiropody, Salford College of Technology | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Salford |
| Northern Ireland School of Podiatric Medicine | Bachelor of Medical Science in Podiatry | Queen’s University, Belfast |
| Plymouth School of Chiropody, College of Further Education | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| School of Chiropody and Podiatric Medicine, Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Sunderland |
| School of Chiropody of Plymouth College of Further Education with the Polytechnic South West | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| The Birmingham General Dispensary, School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Cardiff School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Chelsea School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Edinburgh Foot Clinic and School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Glasgow Foot Clinic and School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The London Foot Hospital School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Manchester School of Chiropody | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| The Polytechnic of Central London | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | Council for National Academic Awards |
| The Salford Technical College | Courses of Training and Qualifications | Society of Chiropodists |
| University College London | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University College London |
| University College Northampton | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University College Northampton |
| University of Central England (formerly known as Birmingham Polytechnic/West Midlands School of Podiatry) | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Central England (formerly known as Birmingham Polytechnic/West Midlands School of Podiatry) |
| University of Huddersfield | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Huddersfield |
| University of Wales Institute Cardiff (formerly known as Cardiff Institute of Higher Education) | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Wales |
| University of Wales Institute Cardiff | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Wales |
| University of Westminster | Bachelor of Science in Podiatry | University of Westminster |
Applicable Legislation
Regulated Health Professions Act section 12(2)
Podiatrist Regulations
Document History
Approval Date: October 1, 2024