Section 12 AAC 68.015 - Examinations(a) The passing score on the national examination required in 12 AAC 68.010(a) is the criterion-referenced passing score recommended by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME).(b) The state written examination is required for applicants applying for licensure by examination and applicants applying for licensure by credentials. The following subjects will be covered on the state written examination concerning specific Alaska issues of veterinary practice: (1) the board statutes and regulations under AS 08.98 and 12 AAC 68;(2) other state statutes and regulations related to animal care;(3) laws regarding the import, export, and transportation of animals, health certificates, and the reporting of diseases;(4) veterinary epidemiology.(c) The state written examination is an open book examination. The department will provide electronic, examination and study materials to an approved applicant and will notify an applicant when material is available using an electronic mail address provided on the applicant's completed application. A completed electronic examination must be submitted to the department within 30 days after the department sends the electronic mail message, as shown by the date-stamp on the message. an application request, as if an electronic mail address is not provided by the applicant, examination and study material will be mailed directly to the applicant . An examination completed by mail. must be returned to the department within 30 days after mailing, as shown by the postmark dates. The passing score on the state written examination required by (b) of this section is 90 percent or above.Eff. 9/2/2001, Register 159; am 8/23/2003, Register 167; am 1/14/2007, Register 181 ; am 9/20/2020,Register 235, October 2020Authority:AS 08.98.050
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