RACE Standards
Continuing Education Program Requirements
Providers may apply for continuing education (CE) Programs by applying online using our Online Program Application (Visa, American Express and Mastercard are accepted) or by submitting a completed paper Program Application form (click here for a fill-able PDF version, or click here for the MS Word version). Each separate Program requires a separate Program Application.
Program approval status expires at the end of two (2) years from the date of approval. Programs may be repeated within the two (2) year Program Approval Period at different locations and/or on different dates, with advance notice in writing (mail or email) to AAVSB. Variations in speaker, presentation method (i.e. live vs. DVD) are NOT the same program, and must be submitted as new programs.
Previously-approved Programs which are due to expire may be re-submitted for renewal. Click here for a fill-able PDF version, or click here for the MS Word version. Note: this form is only for programs that have been previously RACE-approved but are not yet expired. If the program's learning objectives, methods of delivery and/or agenda have changed, the program should be submitted as a NEW program utilizing the Program Application form.
RACE cannot consider applications for programs that have occurred in the past, or approve programs retroactively. We recommend that you submit your Program Application at least 45 days in advance of your first course offering.
Continuing education may consist of post-doctoral degree programs offered by accredited colleges or schools of veterinary medicine, correspondence and on-line courses, or other AAVSB Member Board-approved educational methods. The following stipulations apply for all Programs:
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All continuing education (CE) Program offerings shall include a statement of the purpose/objective of the offering, as well as the specific information, concepts and/or skills that participants are expected to obtain when they complete the offering. The Program Application paper form includes a fill-able space for this information, or you may include these details as part of your program agenda or as a separate sheet, if desired.
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All CE Program Applications must include a detailed course outline/agenda, which includes start and stop time(s) and topics, and clearly identifies which speaker will present which topics/sections. Actual course materials/contents should NOT be submitted. Click here to view a RACE Sample Agenda (PDF). |
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All CE Program offerings shall be designed to reflect the educational needs of the veterinarian or veterinary technician and build on or refresh the participant in the standards for practice and courses as found in the curriculum of accredited colleges or schools of veterinary medicine or accredited veterinary technician programs. |
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Not all Programs will be approved for BOTH Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to receive CE credit. RACE will review the program submissions based on the application information provided. |
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The number of contact hours of CE shall be determined by the Provider in advance of the offering, subject to approval by RACE, and awarded on successful completion of the entire offering. RACE approval is for one credit per each clock/contact hour. The minimum "hour" is 50 minutes long. |
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The smallest increment to be considered for approval is 1/2 hour. Not all boards will accept increments smaller than one whole hour, even if RACE-approved. |
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The number of contact hours available for a total program and the maximum number of hours that could be attended by any one participant (such as large, multi-track Programs) shall be determined by the Provider. The RACE committee will review the application based on the information provided by the Provider. |
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The facilities to be utilized for all Programs by Provider shall be appropriate and adequate to present the content, support the method of delivery, accommodate the size and comfort of the audience, and achieve the objectives of the offering. |
Click here for additional information about the RACE Program Application process.