Section 12.68.230. 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.  

Authorities

08.98.050;08.98.080

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 68.240

Authority

AS 08.98.050 AS 08.98.080

History

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