RELATES TO:

KRS 321.175, 321.181, 321.235, 321.251, 321.255

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 321.181(1)-(4), 321.235(1)(a)-(c), (2)(b)2., 321.251, 321.253

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This certifies that this administrative regulation complies with the requirements of 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 321.235(1)(b) requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement and enforce KRS Chapter 321. KRS 321.235(2)(b)2. authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations to require an AAHP applicant to successfully complete training from an approved allied animal health professional program in order to qualify for a license from the board. This administrative regulation establishes the allied animal health professional educational programs approved by the board.

1. Section 1. Definitions.

   1. (1) "Allied animal health professional" or "AAHP" is defined by KRS 321.181(1).
   2. (2) "Approved allied animal health professional program" is defined by KRS 321.181(10).

2. Section 2. Education Requirements.

   1. (1) To be considered for approval by the board, as one (1) component of the Application for an Allied Animal Health Professional (AAHP) Provider License Form, as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:732, an applicant for an AAHP license shall meet and show proof of the requirements as established in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

   2. (2) For an AAHP animal chiropractic provider (ACP) license:

      1. (a) Holding current licensure in good standing from the Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and
      2. (b) Maintaining a current certificate in good standing with an approved allied animal health professional program designated in Section 3 of this administrative regulation.

   3. (3) For an AAHP equine dental provider (EDP) license:

      1. (a) Certification from an International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED) EPD educational program that held full or limited approval by the IAED on the date when the applicant completed the educational program; and
      2. (b) A current certificate of good standing, and not solely membership, with an approved allied animal health professional program designated in Section 3 of this administrative regulation.

3. Section 3. Approved allied animal health professional programs.

   1. (1) For ACP programs, the board approves the allied animal health professional programs on animals from the:

      1. (a) American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA);
      2. (b) International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA); or
      3. (c) An approved program of the AVCA or IVCA.

   2. (2) For EDP programs, the board approves the allied animal health professional programs on animals from the:

      1. (a) IAED approved academic institutions as listed on the association's publicly available website available at https://www.iaedonline.com/education/; or
      2. (b) A similar professional organization with standards meeting or exceeding those of other board-approved organizations, as determined by the board through the completion of a Request for Continuing Education Course Approval form as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 16:516, Section 7, and with subsequent approval by the board.

4. Section 4. Continuing education required. As one (1) part of the requirements for an allied animal health professional license to be granted and renewed, the AAHP provider shall provide proof that the degree or certificate obtained from the approved allied animal health professional program is in an active or current status with:

   1. (1)

      1. (a) The professional licensing board as required in Section 2(2)(a) of this administrative regulation, if applicable to the credential holder and required by the board; and
      2. (b) The approved allied animal health professional program certifying entity identified in Section 3 of this administrative regulation.
   2. (2) At the time of application, the AAHP licensee shall show proof satisfactory to the board that all continuing education requirements for these credentials have been met and are current in accordance with 201 KAR 16:735, Section 2.

History

(201 KAR 016:730. 51 Ky.R. 1018, 1672; eff. 7-1-2025; 52 Ky.R. 433, 1514; eff. 6-2-2026.)

FILED WITH LRC: February 9, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Michelle M. Shane, KBVE Executive Director, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 104, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, phone 502-564-5433, fax 502-573-1458, email Michelle.Shane@ky.gov.