1. (a) The content of the course shall reflect the educational needs of the veterinarian, build upon the standards for practice and courses as found in the curricula of Board approved schools of veterinary medicine, contain information that is relevant to the practice of veterinary medicine, have written education goals, and shall:

   1. (1) Be related to the scientific knowledge and/or technical skills required for the practice of veterinary medicine; 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 shall not be 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 standards:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4808 and 4846.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4846.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-2002; operative 2-4-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 6).