The Veterinary Board must determine that the course will make a significant contribution to the professional competency of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who enroll. In determining if a course meets this standard, the Board will consider whether the following requirements are met:

• The course has substantial content.
• The course content directly relates to the professional practice of veterinary medicine.
• Each faculty member or lecturer who has teaching responsibility in the course is qualified by academic work or practical experience to teach the assigned subject.
• High-quality written materials, including notes and outlines, are available to all veterinarians and veterinary technicians who enroll at or prior to the time the course is offered.
• The course is of sufficient length to provide a substantial educational experience. A course of less than one hour will be carefully reviewed to determine if a substantial educational experience is provided.
• Appropriate educational methodology is used, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Prepared library packages.
  • Courses of programmed instruction.
  • Active participation and demonstration.
  • Audio-visual materials.
• An adequate number of instructors is provided for the course. If audio-visual recordings are used as teaching materials, live presentations or discussion leaders must accompany the replaying of the videos.