24 Del. Admin. Code § 3300-10.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3300-10.0 - Continuing Education for Veterinarians(24 Del.C. § 3309(b))
10.1 Any veterinarian actively licensed to practice in the State of Delaware shall meet the following continuing education requirements to the satisfaction of the Board. 10.1.1 Twenty-four (24) hours of approved certified continuing education credits must be completed for the immediate two year period preceding each biennial license renewal date. 10.1.1.1 Proof of continuing education is satisfied with an attestation by the licensee that he or she has satisfied the requirements of subsection 10.1.1.10.1.1.2 Attestation shall be completed electronically.10.1.1.3 Licensees selected for random audit are required to supplement the attestation with attendance verification as provided in subsection 10.1.1.4.10.1.1.4 A log of CE on a form approved by the Board shall be maintained during the licensure period to be submitted if the licensee is selected for CE audit. Random audits will be performed by the Board to ensure compliance with the CE requirement. Licensees selected for the random audit shall submit the log and attendance verification.10.1.1.5 The Board shall review all documentation submitted by licensees pursuant to the continuing education audit. If the Board determines that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements, his or her license shall remain in effect. If the Board determines that the licensee has not met the continuing education requirements, the licensee shall be notified and a hearing may be held pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. The hearing will be conducted to determine if there are any extenuating circumstances justifying the noncompliance with the continuing education requirements. Unjustified noncompliance with the continuing education requirements set forth in these regulations shall constitute a violation of 24 Del.C. § 3316(a)(13) and the licensee may be subject to one of more of the disciplinary sanctions set forth in 24 Del.C. § 3317.10.1.2 Proration: Continuing education requirements shall be prorated for new licensees only. 10.1.2.1 No continuing education is required for fewer than six months of licensure.10.1.2.2 Six hours of continuing education are required after at least six months but less than twelve months of licensure.10.1.2.3 Twelve hours of continuing education are required after at least twelve months but less than twenty-four months of licensure.10.1.2.4 Twenty-four hours of continuing education are required after twenty-four months of licensure.10.1.3 A veterinarian may apply to the Board in writing for an extension of the period of time needed to complete the continuing education requirement for good cause such as illness, extended absence from the country, or unique personal hardship which is not the result of professional negligence. Application for extension shall be made in writing to the Board by the applicant for renewal and must be received by the Board no later than 60 days prior to the license expiration date.10.1.4 The Board has the power to waive any part of the entire continuing education requirement. Exemptions to the continuing education requirement may be granted due to prolonged illness or other incapacity. Application for exemption shall be made in writing to the Board by the applicant for renewal and must be received by the Board no later than 60 days prior to the license expiration date.10.2 Continuing Education Requirements for Reinstatement of Lapsed License10.2.1 Any veterinarian whose license to practice in the State of Delaware has lapsed and who has applied for reinstatement shall meet the following continuing education requirements to the satisfaction of the Board. 10.2.1.1 Lapse of 12 to 24 months. Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education credits must be completed. The 24 hours of continuing education credits must have been completed within 2 years prior to the request for reinstatement.10.2.1.2Lapse of over 24 months. Thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education credits must be completed. The 36 hours of continuing education credits must have been completed within 3 years prior to the request for reinstatement.10.3 Continuing Education Requirements for Reinstatement of Inactive License 10.3.1 Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education credits must be submitted for licensees on the inactive roster who wish to remove their license from inactive status. The 24 hours of continuing education credits must have been completed within 2 years prior to the request for removal from inactive status.10.4 The Board may approve continuing education courses or sponsors upon written application on Board supplied forms. In addition, the Board may approve continuing education courses or sponsors on its own motion.10.5 The following organizations are approved for formal continuing education activities. 10.5.2 AVMA accredited schools.10.5.3 Federal/State/County Veterinary Associations & USDA.10.5.4Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian; NOAH; VIN.10.5.5 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) courses.10.6 Approval by the Board of continuing education courses will be based upon program content. Continuing education courses shall be directed toward improvement, advancement, and extension of professional skill and knowledge relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. 10.6.1 University course work, subject to Board approval.10.6.2 Veterinary course work completed prior to graduation may be approved for continuing education credit for the first renewal period after graduation provided the course work was completed no more than 2 1/2 years before the renewal date.10.6.3 Government Agencies.10.6.4 Other forms of CE as long as the activity is approved by the Board.10.7 The Board may at any time re-evaluate an approved course or sponsor and withdraw future approval of a previously approved continuing education course or sponsor.24 Del. Admin. Code § 3300-10.0
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