IDAPA 46 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
46.01.01 - RULES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1302
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - PROPOSED RULE
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5221(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has initiated proposed rulemaking procedures. The action is authorized pursuant to Section 54-2105, Idaho Code.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: Public hearing(s) concerning this rulemaking will be scheduled if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an agency, not later than September 18, 2013.
The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the agency address below.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a nontechnical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rulemaking:
Current rules are silent on allowing continuing education credits for presenters and ambiguous regarding panel presentations. The rulemaking is intended to address these deficiencies. The rulemaking amends IDAPA 46.01.01.015 to authorize continuing education credits for course presenters and to clarify credit hours awarded for continuing education panel presentations.
FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or increased: None.
FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year resulting from this rulemaking: N/A
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Section 67-5220(2), Idaho Code, negotiated rulemaking was not conducted because the rulemaking is simple in nature.
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: Pursuant to Section 67-5229(2)(a), Idaho Code, the following is a brief synopsis of why the materials cited are being incorporated by reference into this rule: N/A
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rule, contact Jodie Ellis, Executive Director, at (208) 332-8588.
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before September 25, 2013.
DATED this 15th day of August, 2013.
Jodie Ellis
Executive Director
Board of Veterinary Medicine
2270 Old Penitentiary Rd.
P. O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8588
Fax: (208) 334-2170
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPOSED TEXT OF DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1302
015. MANDATORY CONTINUING VETERINARY EDUCATION.
01. Statement of Purpose. It is of primary importance to the public that veterinarians continue their veterinary education throughout the period of their active practice of veterinary medicine. These rules establish the minimum continuing veterinary education requirements necessary for veterinarians to maintain a license to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Idaho. (7-1-97)
02. Approved Courses. (3-30-01)
a. Approved courses include: (3-30-01)
i. Those courses and providers listed on the American Association of Veterinary State Board's Continuing Education Registry; and (3-30-01)
ii. Those courses and providers approved by the Board. (3-30-01)
b. Board approval for a continuing education course may be obtained by sending a written request to the Board office and enclosing copies of the course agenda, dates, times, locations, and requested number of credit hours in management and veterinary medicine. Copies of the sign-in and sign-out sheets for each approved course are to be supplied to the Board office following completion of the course by the course provider. (3-30-01)
03. Education Requirements. (7-1-93)
a. Minimum Requirement. Each active veterinarian in the state of Idaho shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours of accredited continuing veterinary education activity in each and every two (2) year period following the date of his admission to the practice of veterinary medicine in this state. (3-30-07)
b. Credit Requirements. The following are the minimum and maximum credits that may be earned for each reporting period and the number of credits that may be obtained by participating in on-line or correspondence courses. (3-30-07)
i. A minimum of fourteen (14) hours of continuing education in veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. (3-30-07)
ii. A maximum of six (6) hours of continuing education in management. (3-30-07)
iii. Veterinarians may obtain a maximum of fifteen (15) credit hours through approved on-line or correspondence courses. (3-30-07)
c. Attendance Period. The attendance period shall be based upon the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). (3-18-99)
d. Report. Each veterinarian subject to these rules shall file a written report, on a form prescribed by the Board, as provided in this rule. (7-1-93)
i. Content of Report. The report shall set forth the record of the veterinarian's compliance with these rules during the attendance period and shall contain at least: (7-1-93)
(1) A list of the courses attended; (7-1-93)
(2) The dates of attendance; (7-1-93)
(3) The sponsoring organization; (7-1-93)
(4) The hours attended, rounded to the nearest one-half (1/2) of an hour; and (7-1-97)
(5) The veterinarian's signature, under penalty of perjury. (7-1-93)
ii. Place of Filing. The report of compliance with the continuing veterinary education requirement shall be filed with the secretary of the Board. (3-30-01)
iii. Time of Filing. The report shall be submitted or postmarked no later than June 30 in the year the veterinarian is required to complete the continuing education requirement. (4-2-08)
04. Exemptions. Upon a showing of good cause by a licensee to the Board, the Board may exempt such licensee from any, all or part of the continuing education requirement or may grant an extension of the required period. Written requests for exemptions from continuing education credits shall be sent to the Board office. (3-30-07)
05. Credit for Attendance. Continuing veterinary education credits may be earned by attending or presenting approved courses in continuing veterinary education. (7-1-97)( )
a. Credits. One (1) credit hour shall be given for each fifty (50) minutes actually spent by the active member in attendance at an accredited, domestic or foreign, course. No credit shall be given for: (7-1-97)
i. Time spent in introductory remarks, coffee and lunch breaks, business meetings or other activities not involving the educational aspects of the course. (3-18-99)
ii. Any course attended before admission to practice veterinary medicine in Idaho. (7-1-93)
iii. Journal and magazine articles, videos or correspondence courses, unless specially approved by the Board. (7-1-97)
b. In cases of solo presentation, the presenter of an approved course shall be entitled to claim one (1) credit hour for each fifty (50) minutes of actual course instruction. By way of limitation, in no case shall the presenter be allowed more than eight (8) credit hours for any particular course or substantially related topic during the applicable two (2) year reporting period, regardless of how many times the course is offered or given. ( )
bc. In cases of panel presentations, the number of continuing credit hours each panel member is entitled to claim shall be calculated by multiplying the actual number of course hours by two (2) and dividing that number by the number of panel members involved. (3-18-99)( )
cd. Carryover Credit. No credit for attending approved courses in continuing veterinary education shall be applicable to any reporting period other than that during which the credit is actually earned. (7-1-97)