1. (a) The content of the course shall reflect the educational needs of registered veterinary technicians, contain information that is relevant to the practice of veterinary technology, have written education goals, and shall:

   1. (1) Be related to the scientific knowledge and/or technical skills required for veterinary medicine and/or veterinary technology; or
   2. (2) Be related to direct and/or indirect patient/client care.
2. (b) Continuing education courses whose content is primarily intended to promote the use of a commercial product or a commercial service are not deemed to be relevant to veterinary medicine.

All qualifying continuing education courses shall be relevant to veterinary medicine. A course shall be deemed to be relevant to veterinary medicine if it meets the following standard:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4808 and 4838, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4838, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-2011; operative 5-14-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).