Continuing Education & Upcoming Events
All On-line CE Accepted for 2020 ONLY
In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the Governor’s state of emergency orders and stay at home orders, the NCVMB will suspend the requirement that only 6 hours of CE may be obtained via online learning. Therefore, for the year 2020 ONLY, Registered Veterinary Technicians may obtain their CE completely online/virtually (both interactive and non-interactive) if necessary to complete their required hours. As a reminder, as part of the 12 hours of CE requirement, 2 hours must be dedicated to controlled substance CE per the STOP ACT. If conditions allow and the stay at home order is rescinded by the Governor, we still encourage members to attend in person CE if possible.
Does your facility have CE that it would like to offer to other technicians and assistants? Do you know of any CE opportunities in your area? How about RACE approved CE? What about any fun and exciting fundraising events? Email us at so we can get them posted!!
Please keep in mind to check with the NC Veterinary Medical Board for prior approval of any CE you are looking to attend in a different state. If the CE is local, make sure it was approved by the NC Veterinary Medical Board.
CE Requirements for Veterinary Technicians:
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'.
Beginning in 2020, renewals will require two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances'. For technicians, CE needs to be obtained in 2018 or 2019 for the 2020/2021 renewal.
NCAVT MONTHLY WEBINARS
Monthly Webinars are available for members of NCAVT.
APRIL 2020 WEBINAR
Rehabilitate Your Protocols: Rehab Tips for the General Practice
Heather Hopkinskon, RVT, VTS-EVN, CCRP
April 21, 2020 7:30pm
This lecture will discuss the use of rehabilitation techniques in general practice.
We will go over the whys, the whens, and the hows as well as home therapy plans and their benefits.
may 2020 WEBINAR
Basic Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
Bobbie Aldridge, RVT
May 19th, 2020 7:30pm
This lecture will cover the beginnings of Chinese Veterinary Medicine that include Wu Xing (5 Element Theory), Yin Yang Theory (Theory of Opposites), and how Chinese Medicine is used in Veterinary Practice. We will discuss the 4 branches of Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Food Therapy, Tui Na. Case studies will be included as well as information about the Chinese Veterinary Medicine Technician Program at the Chi Institute.
JUNE 2020 WEBINAR
Good Morning Sunshine: Anesthesia Recovery Best Practices
Heather Sidari, RVT, VTS-Anesthesia
June 17th, 2020 7:30pm
The recovery period of anesthesia is a crucial time in the anesthetic experience. Often overlooked, recovery complications can happen. In this lecture, we will discuss what we can do as a team to help prevent recovery complications and how to prepare for them. Common recovery ailments will be reviewed along with breed specifications.
JULY 2020 WEBINAR
Sink Your Teeth Into Home Dental Care
Dr. Lauren W Johnson
July 21st, 2020 7:30pm
This presentation will discuss the benefits of the different modalities of home dental care (tooth brushing, dental chews, water additives and dental diets), how to critically evaluate your product selections (including information on the VOHC seal), as well as tips for developing your hospital's home dental care program and increasing client compliance.
OCTOBER 2020 WEBINAR
Feeding Tubes: Helpful Tools in Supportive Care
Patricia Secoura, RVT, VTS-SAIM
October 13th, 2020 7:30pm
This presentation will discuss the types of feeding tubes used, including naso-gastric, naso-esophageal, esophageal, PEG, and the various types of low profile PEG tubes. The indications and contraindications of each type will be discussed, including possible complications. Furthermore, the care and use of each type will also be described.
NOVEMBER 2020 WEBINAR
Controlled Substances 101: How and Why You Must Comply
Jan Woods
November 5th, 2020 7:00pm
This 2 hour RACE Approved CE meets the opioid CE requirement for Technicians and DVMs. This lecture will cover compliance awareness, simplification of controlled substance record keeping and inventory, signs of addiction and abuse, security measurements, and DEA audit preparedness.
This CE is available for free for NCAVT members and is available to non-members for $45.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Note - Events Listed Below Are Not Sponsored BY NCAVT Unless Noted
Please check with the event host for further details about these opportunities
IVECCS - International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium
September 12-14 / Online
St. Louis, Missouri
NCVC - North Carolina Veterinary Conference
On Demand / Online
Raleigh, North Carolina