Arizona Administrative Code
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 11 - Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Article 4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Section R3-11-402 - Approval of Continuing Education

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 3-11-402

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A.The following continuing education is approved by the Board:

1. For a veterinarian:
a. Continuing education taught in or under the authority of a veterinary college;

b. Continuing education sponsored by the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterinary State Boards, a state or national veterinary association or academy approved by the Board, or continuing education approved according to subsections (B) and (C); or

c. Continuing education approved by RACE;

2. For a veterinary technician:
a. Continuing education taught in or under the authority of a veterinary technician school or school of veterinary medicine;

b. Continuing education sponsored by the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association or American Association of Veterinary States Boards or approved by RACE;

c. Continuing education approved by the Board that is sponsored by a state or national veterinary technician association or academy;

d. Continuing education approved by RACE of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards; or

e. Continuing education approved according to subsections (B) and (C).

B.In addition to the continuing education approved according to subsection (A), a person who provides continuing education may request pre-approval of continuing education by submitting to the Board at least 60 calendar days before the continuing education takes place, a written request that includes:

1. A description of the continuing education;

2. The date, time, and place where the continuing education will take place;

3. The number of credit hours of the continuing education;

4. The name of each individual providing the continuing education, if available; and

5. The name of the organization providing the continuing education, if applicable.

C.In determining whether to approve a request for pre-approval submitted according to subsection (B), the Board shall consider whether the continuing education:

1. Is designed to provide instruction or knowledge in current developments, skills, and procedures related to veterinary medicine or work of a certificate holder;

2. Is developed and provided by an individual with knowledge and experience in the subject area; and

3. Contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee or certificate holder.

D.The Board shall approve or deny a request for pre-approval according to the time-frames set forth in Table 1.

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