12 AAC 68.230 - Approved continuing education programs

(a) A veterinarian or veterinary technician shall obtain the number of continuing education contact hours required by 12 AAC 68.220 in a continuing education program sponsored by

(1) the American Veterinary Medical Association;

(2) allied veterinary medical associations and veterinary specialty boards recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association;

(3) a state or local veterinary association;

(4) an accredited veterinary school;

(5) other formal, organized professional associations approved by the board;

(6) courses approved by the board;

(7) the American Association of Veterinary State Boards Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE Program);

(8) the United States Department of Agriculture;

(9) Departments of Fish and Game or an equivalent governmental agency in another state; or

(10) the division within the Department of Health and Social Services that oversees public health or an equivalent governmental agency in another state.

(b) No more than one-third of the total continuing education contact hours required under this chapter may be in nonscientific topics.

Notes

12 AAC 68.230

Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; am 12/27/90, Register 116; am 10/21/92, Register 124; am 5/9/98, Register 146; am 4/9/2005, Register 174; am 8/10/2012, Register 203

Authority:AS 08.98.050

AS 08.98.080