Important  to  Know

REQUIRED REPORTING OF CONTROLLED DRUGS
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1. User Support Manual
2. Quick Reference Guide

ABUSE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CE
Effective: 2020 Renewals ---
Two (2) hours of Continuing Education on the 'abuse of controlled substances' will be required per renewal cycle. This includes both veterinarians and technicians.

For veterinarians, CE needs to be obtained in 2019 for the 2020 renewal. For technicians, CE needs to be obtained in 2018 or 2019 for the 2020/2021 renewal.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Opioid Epidemic: What Veterinarians Need to Know
(US Food & Drug Administration)

Regulators Notify Industry re:CBD Products in the Marketplace

Veterinary License

• Expires annually
• RENEWAL STATUS: License is ACTIVE until December 31st; ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st; ACTIVE/LATE February 1st - February 29th; REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year - Ten (10) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, five (5) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'. Minumum CE Standards .0206
  
  
  
  

Veterinary Technician Registration

• Expires biennially (every 2 years) at the end of the year; renewal time is dependent upon the initial year of registration
• RENEWAL STATUS: License is ACTIVE until December 31st; ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st; ACTIVE/LATE February 1st - February 29th; REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twelve (12) hours required every two (2) years - Six (6) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, three (3) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'.
  Minumum CE Standards .0206

EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2018
§ 90-106. Prescriptions and labeling.
(a3) Limitation on Prescriptions Upon Initial Consultation for Acute Pain.
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