Provider Continuing Education

To become an approved CE provider, please contact the Board's national CE provider approval organization, the American Association of Veterinary State Boards' (AAVSB) Registry for Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program at 1-877-698-8482 or www.aavsb.org.

The cost is determined by the AAVSB.

Please refer to the mandatory continuing education regulations for provider requirements and also other requirements for record keeping, instructors, certificates, etc.

You must meet at least two of the following criteria to be an instructor:

• A license, registration, or certificate in an area related to the subject matter of the course. The license, registration, or certificate shall be current, valid, and free from restrictions due to disciplinary action by this Board or any other health care regulatory agency;
• A master's or higher degree from an educational institution in an area related to the subject matter of the course;
• Training, certification, or experience in teaching the subject matter of the course; or
• At least two years' experience in an area related to the subject matter of the course.

No. The Veterinary Medical Board relies on the AAVSB for all provider approvals, other than those that are recognized in statute or regulation. AAVSB's approval is widely recognized.

Statutorily recognized providers were identified in the legislation to implement mandatory continuing education. To become a statutorily recognized provider would require a change in the Business and Professions code via legislation.

Yes. All providers must adhere to the regulations identified in California Code of Regulations sections 2085 and 2086.