The Veterinary Board must determine that the course will make a significant contribution to the professional competency of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who enroll. In determining if a course meets this standard, the Board will consider whether the following requirements are met:

• The course has substantial content.
• The course content directly relates to the professional practice of veterinary medicine.
• Each faculty member or lecturer who has teaching responsibility in the course is qualified by academic work or practical experience to teach the assigned subject.
• High-quality written materials, including notes and outlines, are available to all veterinarians and veterinary technicians who enroll at or prior to the time the course is offered.
• The course is of sufficient length to provide a substantial educational experience. A course of less than one hour will be carefully reviewed to determine if a substantial educational experience is provided.
• Appropriate educational methodology is used, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Prepared library packages.
  • Courses of programmed instruction.
  • Active participation and demonstration.
  • Audio-visual materials.
• An adequate number of instructors is provided for the course. If audio-visual recordings are used as teaching materials, live presentations or discussion leaders must accompany the replaying of the videos.

The sponsoring organization must file an application provided by the Board (State Form 51115). The application must contain the following information:

• Name of lecturer.
• Academic and professional background of lecturer.
• Brief summary of the content of the program.
• Date and location of the program.
• Number of clock hours of continuing education requested.
• Name of the person who will monitor attendance and the manner used to monitor attendance.
• Any other pertinent information required by the board.

As a condition to program approval, the sponsoring organization must agree to provide participants with a record of attendance. The certificate should contain the following:

• The name of the participant
• The name of the sponsoring organization
• The title of the program
• The date of the program
• The location of the program
• The number of continuing education hours awarded.

The sponsor shall retain records of attendance by participants for 4 years from the date of the program.

Upon approval by the Board, a certificate will be issued and emailed to the Sponsor.