What are the Washington veterinarian CE requirements?
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Washington veterinarians must obtain 30 hours of CE every two years. Click here to view the legal requirement. Washington veterinary licenses expire every year on the licensee's birthday.
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All 30 hours can be obtained via live (interactive) online.
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A maximum of 10 hours can be obtained via self study (non-interactive) online.
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One-time training of no fewer than 3 CE hours must be in suicide prevention per WAC 246-933-435.
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Of the 30 CE hours, 20 must be in scientific or clinical topics.
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No more than 10 CE hours can be spent on practice management or professional development topics.
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Washington veterinarians are required to take a one-time training of no fewer than 3 CE hours in suicide prevention.
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CE Hour Requirements for Washington Veterinarians
Washington veterinarians are required to obtain 30 hours of CE every two years. All 30 hours can be obtained via Live (interactive) online and 10 hours can be obtained via self study (non-interactive) online. Washington veterinary licenses expire every year on the licensee's birthday.
CE Course Parameters for Washington Veterinarians
Remember that when completing your required CE, there are some topic limitations.
At least 20 of your 30 hours must be in scientific or clinical topics. And you can't take more than 10 hours on practice management or professional development topics. Don't forget that you also have to take a one-time training of no less than 3 hours in suicide prevention.
Did you know you can complete all 30 required CE hours via live (interactive) webinars? Just remember, if you decide to do a mix of interactive and self study (non-interactive) CE that you are limited to 10 hours of the self study (non-interactive) variety.
Licensed Washington veterinarians and retired active licensed veterinarians must complete a board-approved, one-time training in suicide prevention that is at least three hours long. Training must include suicide awareness and prevention, mental health and well-being, and imminent harm by lethal means per WAC 246-933-435.
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