Iowa Admin. Code rr. 811-8.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 811-8.6 - Endorsed certificate of registration

(1) The board may issue an endorsed certificate of registration to an individual who satisfies the requirements set forth in Iowa Code section 169.34 (2) and who satisfies the following:

a. Successfully pass the VTSE as approved by the board;

b. Provide a statement indicating all jurisdictions in which the applicant is or has ever been certified, licensed, permitted, or otherwise credentialed to perform authorized medical services to an animal patient as a veterinary technician, and consent to release to the board such information from jurisdictions in which the applicant is or has ever been certified, licensed, permitted, or otherwise credentialed;

c. Provide information or consent to the release of information pertinent to the character and education of the applicant as the board may deem necessary in order to evaluate the applicant's qualifications; and

d. Submit evidence of having completed at least 30 hours of approved continuing education within the last three calendar years from the date of the application. New graduates and applicants within one year after the date of graduation are exempt from continuing education requirements for initial certification. Applicants who apply more than one year but less than two years after the date of graduation need to complete at least ten hours of approved continuing education. Applicants who apply more than two years but less than three years after the date of graduation need to complete at least 40 hours of approved continuing education.

(2) The board can waive these requirements pursuant to Iowa Code section 169.34(2)"e."

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 811-8.6

Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 7/1/2024