What are the Michigan veterinarian CE requirements?
- Michigan veterinarians must obtain 45 hours of CE every three years. See Rule 338.4933 (pages 13-18) for board-approved CE parameters. Michigan veterinarians must renew their licenses every three years from the previous licensure date. Renewal can be initiated around 90 days before the current license expiration date, with a renewal notification sent out approximately 90 days prior to expiration. Click here for more information.
- A maximum of 12 hours can be earned in a 24-hour period.
- At least 30 hours must be scientific in nature, relating to animal diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or related topics.
- Up to 33 hours can be completed via online, electronic, or printed formats without live interaction.
- At least 12 hours must be completed either: a) Entirely in live, in-person activities, or b) At least 6 hours live and in-person, with the remainder allowing synchronous, live interaction.
- 1 CE hour must relate to medical records.
- Controlled Substances Mandate: 1 CE hour must relate to state veterinary law or federal or state controlled substance laws, or both. In addition, Michigan veterinarians that are:
- Applying for a controlled substances license, or
- Are Licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances must complete the following:
- Opioid Mandate: Obtain a one-time training on opioids and other controlled substances awareness per Rule 338.3135 (pages 9-10).
(The Michigan Board has confirmed that the two above controlled substance CE requirements are mutually exclusive and must be taken separately.)
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CE Hour Requirements for Michigan Veterinarians
Michigan veterinarians are required to obtain 45 hours of CE every three years. A maximum of 33 hours can be obtained via self study (non-interactive) online. Michigan veterinarians must renew their licenses every three years from the previous licensure date.
A one-time training on opioids and other controlled substances awareness is required for Michigan veterinarians who are 1) applying for a controlled substances license, or 2) licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
CE Course Parameters for Michigan Veterinarians
Remember that when completing your required CE there are a few things to be aware of.
At least 30 of your 45 hours must be scientific in nature. And you have to take 1 hour related to medical records.
Don't forget that every renewal period you have to take 1 hour of CE related to state veterinary law or federal or state controlled substance laws, or both.
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