Veterinarians
Covered under Chapter 9 : Standards of Professional Conduct for the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
CE hours: 24 every 2 years
Controlled substance topics: 3 hours out of 24 are required to be related to responsible prescribing of controlled substances. W.S. 33-30-211(e) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuLLiQTrJK0LvROCIxLnORXQoxsv7Y7h/view.
Practice management topics: Cannot exceed 25% of total hours required.
Board-approved programs include but are not limited to those sponsored by American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Health Association, Western States Veterinary Conference, veterinary college conferences, Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association, and any other affiliated association or society.
If you are due to turn in CE for:
2020 – 24 hrs. total, but no controlled substance CE required though allowed/accepted as part of your 24hrs.
2021 – 24 hrs. total including the 3 hrs. controlled substance which can be earned in 2020 or 2021. (both the live and on-demand WVMA sessions approved)
2022 – 24 hrs. total including the 3 hrs. controlled substance which can be earned in 2021 or 2022 (watch the on-demand CE from the WVMA from January 1 – 31, 2021)
Contact the Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine if you are unsure of when your CE is due. 307-777-5403 or email Carla – carla.fleming@wyo.gov.
Technicians
The Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association oversees the Certification process. Please visit their website for more information, wyvta.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the NVAP Training Modules for Accreditation approved CE? Yes. Each module is approved for 1 hour.
How do I get CE approved for veterinarians? Contact the Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine.