What are the Maine veterinarian CE requirements?
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Maine veterinarians must obtain 24 hours of CE every two years, reporting the total CE in every even-numbered year. Download Rule 02 285 Chapter 4 for board-approved CE parameters.
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September 30, 2025 is the next license renewal deadline in Maine.
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All 24 CE hours can be obtained online.
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Of the 24 CE hours, at least 18 must be in medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and other subjects relating to the hands-on clinical practice of veterinary medicine.
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No more than 6 CE hours can be in practice management and other non-clinical subjects relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.
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Controlled Substances Mandate: 1 CE hour must be on the administration, prescription, and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, by any veterinarian who prescribes these substances per Title 32 Chapter 71-A Section 4878.
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Maine veterinarians who prescribe controlled substances are required to take 1 hour of CE on the administration, prescription, and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications.
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CE Hour Requirements for Maine Veterinarians
Maine veterinarians are required to obtain 24 hours of CE every two years. All 24 hours can be obtained online.
CE Course Parameters for Maine Veterinarians
Remember that when completing your required CE, there are some topic limitations.
At least 18 of your 24 hours must be related to hands-on clinical practice. And you can't take any more than 6 hours on non-clinical topics.
Don't forget that every CE reporting period, you also have to take 1 hour of CE on the administration, prescription, and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, if you prescribe these substances.
Maine is ahead of the game! Other states have set limits or parameters for online CE but Maine allows veterinarians to complete all CE hours online in any mix of live (interactive) or self study (non-interactive) formats. This is a great opportunity for you to pick the CE that best meets your needs as a busy practitioner and complete it on your schedule!
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Need to learn something new? Need a refresher on a long-forgotten topic? We've got Maine veterinarians covered and look forward to meeting your needs!
