DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
VETERINARY MEDICINE - GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the department of licensing and
regulatory affairs by sections 16145, 16215, 16287, and 18813 of the
public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16215, 333.16287,
and MCL 333.18813, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9,
1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011,
and MCL 445.2030)
R 338.4901, R 338.4903, R 338.4904, R 338.4905, R 338.4906, R 338.4907, R 338.4909, R 338.4910, R 338.4911, R 338.4921, R 338.4931, and R 338.4933 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R 338.4901a, R 338.4907a, R 338.4907b, and R 338.4907c are added, and R 338.4902, R 338.4908, R 338.4913, R 338.4914, R 338.4914a, R 338.4915, and R 338.4920 are rescinded, as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.4901 Definitions.
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Animal patient” means an animal as defined in section 18802(2) of the code, MCL 333.18802.
(b) "Board" means the Michigan board of veterinary medicine created in section 18821 of the code, MCL 333.18821.
(b) (c) "Client" means an owner,
as defined in section 18802(3) of the code, MCL 333.18802(3), or a
responsible party of the animal patient.
(c) (d) "Code" means the public
health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(d) (e) "Department" means the department
of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(e) "Patient" means an animal, as defined
in section 18802(2) of the code, MCL 333.18802(2).
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.
R 338.4901a Telehealth services.
Rule 1a. (1) A veterinarian providing a telehealth service shall do all of the following:
(a) Ensure that the client knows the identity and contact information of the veterinarian providing the telehealth service. Upon request, the veterinarian shall provide his or her licensure information including the name of the state where he or she is licensed and his or her license number.
(b) Ensure that the technology method and equipment used to provide telehealth services complies with all current privacy-protection laws.
(c) Employ sound professional judgment to determine whether using telehealth is an appropriate method for delivering medical advice or treatment to the animal patient.
(d) Have sufficient knowledge of the animal patient to render telehealth services demonstrated by satisfying 1 of the following:
(i) Have recently examined the animal patient in person or have obtained current knowledge of the animal patient through the use of instrumentation and diagnostic equipment through which images and medical records may be transmitted electronically.
(ii) Have conducted medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the group of animal patients is kept.
(e) Act within the scope of his or her practice.
(f) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person veterinary care service.
(g) Make himself or herself readily available to the animal patient for follow up veterinary services or ensure there is another suitable provider available for follow up care.
(2) Consent for medical advice and treatment shall be obtained before providing a telehealth service pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.
(3) Evidence of consent for medical advice and treatment must be maintained in the animal patient’s medical record.
(4) A veterinarian providing a telehealth service may prescribe a drug if the veterinarian is a prescriber acting within the scope of his or her practice and in compliance with section 16285 of the code, MCL 333.16285.
PART 2. EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION
R 338.4902 Licensure by
examination; requirements. Rescinded.
Rule 2. An
applicant for a Michigan veterinary license by examination shall submit a
completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required
fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, and the administrative
rules promulgated under the code, an applicant shall satisfy both of the
following requirements:
(a) Have satisfied
1 of the following educational requirements:
(i) Graduated
from a veterinary college that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4908.
(ii) Obtained
a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(iii)
Obtained a certificate from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary
Education Equivalence from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
(b) Have achieved
a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.
R 338.4903 Examination; approval and adoption; passing score.
Rule 3. (1) The board approves and adopts the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) developed by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) or its predecessor organization.
(2) The passing score for the NAVLE is the score determined by the ICVA or its predecessor organization.
R 338.4904Rescinded.Approval of veterinary colleges; adoption of standards.
Rule 4. (1) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for Accrediting Colleges of Veterinary Medicine adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education entitled "Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education," September 2020.
(2) A copy of the “Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education” is available at https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/COE-pp-September-2020.pdf. A copy is available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
PART 3. LICENSURE
R 338.4905 Rescinded.
Licensure by examination; requirements.
Rule 5. An applicant for a veterinary license by examination shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, an applicant shall satisfy both of the following:
(a) Have satisfied 1 of the following educational requirements:
(i) Graduated from a veterinary college that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4904.
(ii) Obtained a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the AVMA.
(iii) Obtained a certificate from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.
R 338.4906 Licensure by endorsement; requirements.
Rule 6. (1) An applicant for a Michigan veterinary license
by endorsement shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the
department together with the required fee. In addition to meeting the
requirements of the code, an applicant shall satisfy 1 of the following:
(a) An applicant shall who meet
the requirements of the code, and the administrative rules promulgated under the
code, and shall satisfy the following requirements:(a) Possess
has current licensure been licensed as a veterinarian and
actively practicing in another state of the United States for 5 or more
years is presumed to have satisfied section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186.
(b) An applicant who has been licensed as a veterinarian for less than 5 years shall satisfy both of the following:
(i) (b) Have achieved a passing score on
the examination adopted under R 338.4903 if the applicant has not been licensed
as a veterinarian in another state for a minimum of 5 years.
(ii) (c) Have satisfied 1 of the following
requirements:
(i)(A) Graduated from a veterinary
college that satisfies R 338.4908 338.4904.
(ii)(B) Obtained a
certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
ECFVG of the American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA.
(iii)(C) Obtained
a certificate from the Program of the Assessment of Veterinary Education
Equivalence PAVE from the AAVSB.
(2) The applicant's license in good standing must
be verified, on a form provided by the department, by the licensing agency
of any state of the United States in which the applicant holds a current
license or ever held a license as a veterinarian. Verification includes,
but is not limited to, showing proof of any disciplinary action taken or
pending disciplinary action imposed against the applicant.
R 338.4907 Rescinded. Educational limited license;
requirements; limitations.
Rule 7. (1) An applicant for an educational limited license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, an applicant shall meet both of the following:
(a) Achieve a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.
(b) Be admitted as a student to a postgraduate training program at a college of veterinary medicine that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4904.
(2) The holder of an educational limited license shall not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside of his or her postgraduate training program in the college of veterinary medicine approved by the board for the training.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
R 338.4907a Clinical academic limited license requirements; limitations.
Rule 7a. (1) An applicant for a clinical academic limited license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, the applicant shall have been appointed to the academic faculty of a Michigan college of veterinary medicine that is approved by the board pursuant to R 338.4904.
(2) A clinical academic limited license authorizes the holder to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine only to the extent necessary to fulfill his or her employment obligations as a clinical instructor at a college of veterinary medicine approved by the board. The holder of a clinical academic limited license shall not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside of the limitations specified by the college of veterinary medicine at the time of appointment to the academic faculty and in conjunction with the application for limited license.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
R 338.4907b Senior student limited license requirements; limitations.
Rule 7b. (1) An applicant for a senior student limited license issued pursuant to section 18812(1) of the code, MCL 333.18812, shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, the applicant must be a senior student in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at a college of veterinary medicine approved by the board pursuant to R 338.4904 and satisfy all of the following:
(a) Provide a letter of enrollment as a senior student in good standing from the dean of a veterinary school approved by the board pursuant to R 338.4904.
(b) Achieve a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.
(c) Submit a form provided by the department that contains the name and signature of the Michigan-licensed supervising veterinarian acknowledging assumption of the supervisory responsibilities included in section 18802(4) of the code, MCL 333.18802.
(2) A senior student limited licensee shall not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine except under the supervision of the Michigan-licensed veterinarian who signed the form submitted to the department pursuant to subrule (1)(c) of this rule.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
(3) The senior student limited license is granted for 1 year and may not be renewed.
R 338.4907c Graduate of nonapproved veterinary education program limited license; requirements; limitations.
Rule 7c. (1) An applicant for a graduate of a nonapproved veterinary education program limited license issued pursuant to section 18812(2) of the code, MCL 333.18812, shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee, and satisfy all of the following:
(a) Provide proof that he or she is a graduate of a veterinary education program. If documentation submitted pursuant to this subrule is in a language other than English, an original, official translation must also be submitted.
(b) Submit a form provided by the department that contains the name and signature of the Michigan-licensed supervising veterinarian acknowledging assumption of the supervisory responsibilities included in section 18802(4) of the code, MCL 333.18802.
(2) A graduate of a nonapproved veterinary education program limited licensee shall not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine except under the supervision of the Michigan-licensed veterinarian who signed the form submitted to the department pursuant to subrule (1)(b) of this rule.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
(3) The graduate of a nonapproved education program limited license is granted for 1 year and may not be renewed.
R 338.4908 Approval of
veterinary colleges; adoption of standards. Rescinded.
Rule 8. (1) The board approves
and adopts by reference the standards for Accrediting Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education
entitled "Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on
Education", May 2017, revised September 2017.
(2) The standards for Accrediting
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Council on Education may be obtained, at no cost, from the American Veterinary
Medical Association, 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173
or at the association's website at http://www.avma.org. A copy of the handbook
is available for inspection and distribution at cost from the Board of Veterinary
Medicine, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909.
R 338.4909 Rescinded. Relicensure.
Rule 9. An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed upon submission of the appropriate documentation as noted in the table below:
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Good moral character: establish that he or she is of good moral character as defined under sections 1 to 7 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47. |
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Fingerprints: submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174. |
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Continuing education: submit proof of having completed 45 hours of continuing education that satisfy the requirements of R 338.4933. |
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Examination: passage of the examination approved pursuant to R 338.4903 within 1 year prior to the application for relicensure. |
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License verification: an applicant’s license in good standing shall be verified by the licensing agency of each state or province of Canada in which the applicant holds or ever held a license as a veterinarian. If applicable, verification must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant. |
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License verification: an applicant’s license in good standing shall be verified by the licensing agency of each state or province of Canada in which the applicant holds or ever held a license as a veterinarian. If applicable, verification must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant. |
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PART 4. SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION
R 338.4910 Supervision of veterinary student or limited licensee by veterinarian.
Rule 10. If a veterinarian is supervising a veterinary
student or limited licensee, the veterinarian shall provide the supervision Supervision
of a veterinary student by a veterinarian as included required
in section 18812 18802(4) of the code, MCL 333.18812,
333.18802, which requires is that degree of close physical proximity
necessary for the supervising veterinarian to directly observe and monitor the
performance of the veterinary student and or limited licensee
to ensure that the activities of the student student’s or limited licensee’s
performance is are within the scope of the orders, assignments,
or prescriptions order, assignment, or prescription of the
veterinarian and being performed with the skill expected by the supervising
veterinarian.
R 338.4911Veterinary examination of patient when procedures areLimitations on delegation; veterinarian supervisiondelegated; veterinarian observationof delegatee's performance.
Rule 11. (1) Except as limited by section 16215(1) of the code, MCL 333.16215,Aa veterinarianshallmaynotdelegate the performance of an act,acts,task,tasks,or functionfunctionsthatfallfalls within the practice of veterinary medicine to an individual who is otherwise qualified to perform the act, task, or function.
(2) Before delegating an act, task, or function that falls within the practice of veterinary medicine,unlessthe veterinarianhasshall firstexaminedexamine the animal patient on which the delegatedprocedures areact, task, or function is to be performed anddetermineddetermine the appropriate treatment for the animal patientneed for such veterinary services.
(3) The delegating veterinarian shall observe,andmonitor, and supervise the delegatee’s performanceof the delegated proceduresto the extent necessary to ensure that theactivities of the delegateedelegatee’s performance isarewithin the scope of theorders, assignments, or prescriptions of the veterinariandelegation given and being performed with the skill expected by the delegating veterinarian.
R 338.4913Veterinary facilities; sanitation requirements; inspection report; notice of complaint.Rescinded.
Rule 13. (1) A departure from the provisions of this rule is deemed to constitute a departure from, or failure to conform to, minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice.
(2) A veterinary facility shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
(3) The determination of whether a veterinary facility is maintained in a sanitary manner shall include, without limitation, consideration of whether the following requirements have been met:
(a) The facility shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
(b) Floors, walls, windows, exam tables, and all equipment and storage cabinets shall be kept clean.
(c) Some form of sterilization shall be employed on all surgical instruments that is consistent with the standards of veterinary practice.
(d) Kennels in a facility or connected with a facility shall be kept clean. Excrement shall be promptly removed and disposed of in a proper manner. Enclosed facilities shall be properly screened and ventilated.
(4) The board or its designated agent may inspect any facility during regular business hours. The inspection function may be delegated to a representative of the state department of public health, to a representative of the local department of health, or to a licensed veterinarian selected by the board.
R 338.4914Clinical academic limited licenses.Rescinded.
Rule 14. (1) An applicant for a clinical academic limited license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated pursuant thereto, the applicant shall have been appointed to the academic faculty of a board-approved Michigan college of veterinary medicine.
(2) A clinical academic limited license authorizes the holder thereof to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine only to the extent necessary to fulfill his or her employment obligations as a clinical instructor at a college of veterinary medicine approved by the board. The holder of a clinical academic limited license shall not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside of the limitations specified by the college of veterinary medicine at the time of appointment to the academic faculty and in conjunction with the application for limited license.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
R 338.4914a Educational limited licenses. Rescinded.
Rule 14a. (1) An applicant for an educational limited
license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the
department, together with the required fee. In addition to satisfying the
requirements of the code, and the administrative rules promulgated under the
code, an applicant shall satisfy both of the following requirements:
(a) Have achieved a passing score on the examination adopted
in R 338.4903.
(b) Be admitted as a student to a post-DVM training
program at a college of veterinary medicine that satisfies R 338.4908.
(2) The holder of an educational limited license shall
not do either of the following:
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside
of his or her postgraduate training program in the college of veterinary
medicine approved by the board for the training.
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged
in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
R 338.4915 Relicensure. Rescinded.
Rule 15. (1) An applicant for relicensure, whose
license has been lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application
for relicensure, may be relicensed if the applicant satisfies all of the
following requirements:
(a) Submits the required fee and
a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she
is of good moral character.
(c) Submits proof to the department
of accumulating not less than 45 hours of continuing education that satisfy the
requirements of R 338.4933.
(2) An applicant for
relicensure whose license has been lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the
date of application for relicensure may be relicensed if the applicant satisfies
all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits the required fee and
a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she
is of good moral character.
(c) Submits fingerprints as set
forth in section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174(3).
(d) Satisfies either of the
following requirements:
(i) Achieves a passing score on
the examination adopted in R 338.4903 within 3 years preceding the application
for relicensure.
(ii) Satisfies both of the following
requirements:
(A) Presents evidence to the
department that he or she held an active veterinarian license in another state
at any time during the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for
relicensure.
(B) Submits proof to the department of accumulating
not less than 45 hours of continuing education that satisfy the requirements of
R 338.4933.
(3) An applicant shall have his
or her license verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States
in which the applicant holds or has ever held a license as a veterinarian. Verification
includes, but is not limited to, the record of any disciplinary action taken or
pending against the applicant.
R 338.4920Safeguards for drugs used in practice of veterinary medicine.Rescinded.
Rule 20. (1) If drugs are dispensed in the manufacturer's original container, the original instructions shall be included.
(2) If drugs are dispensed in other than the manufacturer's original container, both of the following provisions shall apply:
(a) The container shall be equipped with a child-safe lock mechanism, if appropriate.
(b) The veterinarian's own label shall be affixed to the container and shall include all of the following information:
(i) The date the drug was dispensed.
(ii) The name of the patient.
(iii) The name of the client.
(iv) Complete instructions for use of the drug.
(v) The name of the drug.
(vi) The strength for unit dose.
(vii) The quantity dispensed.
(viii) The withholding time for food-producing animals and poultry.
(ix) The expiration date of the drug, when appropriate.
(x) The veterinarian's name or clinic's name, telephone number, and any appropriate precautionary statements, such as "Keep out of reach of children."
PART 5. MEDICAL RECORDS
R 338.4921 Medical records; requirements.
Rule 21. (1) A veterinarian who practices veterinary
medicine in this state shall maintain a medical record for each animal patient,
herd, flock, or other group of animals that accurately reflects the veterinarian's
evaluation and treatment of the animal patient or group of
animals rendered in person or through a telehealth service. Entries in the patient
medical record shall must be made in a timely fashion.
(2) A record shall be maintained on either a herd or flock,
or an individual patient. Records shall must be legible and shall
be retrievable. A record shall may be maintained in either a
written, electronic, audio, or photographic format.
(3) A record for an individual animal patient,
group, herd, or flock, or other group of animals shall must
document all of the following:
(a) Identification includes, but is not limited to, a
tattoo, tag number, lot number, pen number, age, name, markings, sex, and
species of the patient, as available.
(b) Date of the last veterinary service.
(c) Name, address, and telephone number of the client.
(d) Location of the animal patient or patients, if not at the location of the veterinary practice.
(e) Reason for the contact
including, but not limited to, the case history, problem and/or signs of
a problem, and whether the contact was a routine health visit or an emergency
call.
(f) Vaccination history, when appropriate and if known.
(g) Results of the physical examination and a list of abnormal findings.
(h) Laboratory reports and other reports, when appropriate.
(i) Diagnostic procedures utilized and the reports that pertain to these procedures.
(j) Procedures performed including, but not limited to, surgery and rectal palpations.
(k) Daily progress notes, if hospitalized.
(l) Documentation of informed consent, if appropriate.
(m) Documentation of diagnostic options and treatment plans.
(n) Records of any client communication deemed relevant.
(o) Documentation of prescribed medication.
(4) Records created before the effective date of this
rule shall be maintained for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the last veterinary
service. Records created on or after the effective date of this rule shall
must be maintained for a minimum of 7 years from the date of the last
veterinary service.
(5) Medical records are confidential and must not be released without the consent of the client or as required to protect public health or by law.
(6) Copies of medical records must be provided upon written request from the client.
PART 6. LICENSE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
R 338.4931 License renewal; continuing education.
Rule 31. (1) This rule applies to an application for
renewal of a veterinarian license that is filed for the renewal cycle beginning
January 1, 2020.
(2) Beginning with licenses that expire on
December 31, 2022, and for all renewals thereafter, An an applicant
for license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately
preceding the application for renewal shall have completed at least 45
hours of continuing education that satisfy the requirements of R 338.4933 in the
3 years preceding the application for renewal.
(2) (3) Submission of an application for
renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of compliance with the
requirements of this rule. The department may require a licensee to submit
evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule.
(3) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be received by the department before the expiration date of the license.
(4) The licensee shall retain documentation of
satisfying the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years from the date
of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply with this rule is a violation
of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221(h).
R 338.4933 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
Rule 33. (1) The 45 hours of continuing education required
pursuant to R 338.4931(2) for the renewal of a veterinarian license must
satisfy comply with all of the following:
(a) No Not more than 12 continuing
education hours are may be earned during one 24-hour period.
(b) A licensee may not earn credit Credit
for a continuing education program or activity that is identical or
substantially identical to a program or activity for which the licensee has
already earned credit during the renewal period is not granted.
(c) A minimum of 30 hours of continuing education is scientific
in nature. A continuing education program or activity is Scientific
scientific in nature if it includes the science of diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of disease as it relates directly to a an animal patient
or topics such as public veterinary practice, epidemiology, food safety, public
health, animal welfare, or antimicrobial stewardship.
(d) A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education shall
must relate to medical records.
(e) A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education shall
must relate to state veterinary law and/or federal or state controlled
substance laws, or both.
(f) A minimum of 10 maximum of 33 hours
of continuing education may be completed in activities that use online, electronic,
or printed format or by completing an activity that does not require or permit synchronous
or live interaction during the activity.
(g) A minimum of 12 hours of continuing
education must shall be completed by satisfying 1 of the
following:
(i) Earning 12 hours of continuing education in an activity attended live and in person.
(ii) Earning not less than 6 hours of continuing education in an activity attended live and in person and earning the remainder of the 12 required hours of continuing education by completing an activity that requires or permits synchronous, live interaction with the presenter, other participants, or both during the activity.
(g)(h) No more than 15 hours of
continuing education shall may be earned collectively for
activities (2)d-i in subrule (2)(d) to (h) of this rule.
(2) The following is acceptable continuing education:
Activity Code |
Activity and Proof of Completion |
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Attendance at or participation in a continuing education program or activity related to the practice of veterinary medicine or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of veterinary medicine, education, administration, management, or science which includes, but is not limited to, live, in-person programs; interactive or monitored teleconferences; audio-conferences; web-based programs; online programs; or journal articles or other self-study programs approved or offered by any of the following:
· American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). · World Veterinary Association (WVA). · Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). · A state veterinary board of another state. · Local, state, or regional professional organization. · Member institution of the Association of the American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). · AVMA constituent allied organizations and recognized veterinary specialty organizations. · Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). · The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, if the program is a training module included in the National Veterinary Accreditation Program.
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of continuing education hours earned, the sponsor’s name or the name organization that approved the activity, and the date on which the program was held or the activity completed. |
The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity is the number of hours approved by the sponsor or approving organization for the specific program or activity. |
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Attendance at or participation in a continuing education program or activity related to the practice of veterinary profession which includes but is not limited to: live, in-person programs; interactive or monitored teleconferences; audio-conferences; web-based programs; online programs; and journal articles or other self-study programs, approved or offered by any of the following: · American Medical Association (AMA). · Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). · Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). · American Osteopathic Association (AOA). · Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA). · Michigan Pharmacy Association (MPA). · Educational courses offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities relating to the husbandry of food producing animals. · Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of continuing education hours earned, the sponsor’s name or the name of the organization that approved the activity, and the date on which the program was held or the activity completed. |
The number of continuing education hours for a specific activity or program is the number of hours approved by the sponsor or approving organization for the specific program or activity. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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(c) |
Initial presentation of a continuing education program related to the veterinary profession.
To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of the licensee’s regular job description and must be approved or offered for continuing education by any of the following: · AAVSB – RACE. · AVMA. · WVA. · MVMA. · A state veterinary board of another state. ·
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· Member institution of the AAVMC. · AVMA constituent allied organizations and recognized veterinary specialty organizations. · Educational courses offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities relating to the husbandry of food producing animals. · CDC.
Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, paper, or clinical demonstration to a veterinary medicine or veterinary technician program.
To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of the licensee’s regular job description.
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the document presented with evidence of the presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. |
Two hours of continuing education |
(d) |
Initial publication of an article related to the practice of veterinary profession in a peer-reviewed journal.
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. |
Five hours of continuing education |
(e) |
Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice
of veterinary profession in a professional or peer-reviewed textbook
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. |
Five hours of continuing education |
(f) |
Service as a clinical instructor for veterinary students
engaged in an educational program that satisfies the requirements of R
To receive credit, the clinical instructorship must not be the licensee’s primary employment function.
If audited, the licensee shall submit proof of scheduled instructional hours and a letter from the program director verifying the licensee’s role. |
Two hours of continuing education |
(g) |
Participation on a state or national committee, board, council, or association related to the veterinary profession. A committee, board, council, or association is considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the practice of veterinary medicine.
If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 75% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee, board, council, or association. |
Two hours of continuing education |
(h) |
Provide individual supervision to a disciplinarily limited veterinarian.
If audited, the licensee shall provide documentation from the department confirming the number of hours and the dates that the licensee spent supervising the disciplinarily limited veterinarian. |
One hour of continuing education credit is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |