R3-11-402. Approval of Continuing Education

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.