Section 2086 - Definitions: Continuing EducationAs used in this article:
(a) "Registrant" means a California registered veterinary technician.(b) "Continuing education" means education needed to maintain competence and skills consistent with current standards and practices beyond the initial academic studies required for initial registration.(c) "Approved provider" means an organization, institution, association, university or other person or entity that is approved by regulation by the board pursuant to section 2086.1.(d) "Qualifying continuing education" or "qualifying course" means an orderly learning experience, which meets the criteria specified in this article and is administered by a recognized or an approved provider. It includes a variety of forms of learning experiences, including, but not limited to, lectures, conferences, workshops, video conferencing, distance learning technologies, and self-study courses.(e) "Self-study course" means a form of orderly learning that does not offer participatory interaction between the licensee and the instructor during the instructional period. Self-study includes, but is not limited to, correspondence courses, independent study and home study programs, reading journals, video or audio presentations related to veterinary technology or related fields.(f) "AAVSB" means the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2086
1. New article 10 (sections 2086-2086.9) and section filed 4-14-2011; operative 5-14-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15). Note: Authority cited: Sections 4808 and 4838, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4838, Business and Professions Code.
1. New article 10 (sections 2086-2086.9) and section filed 4-14-2011; operative 5-14-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).