WSR 13-21-132
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Veterinary Board of Governors)
[Filed October 22, 2013, 3:01 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 10-13-095.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-933-460 Courses approved by the veterinary board, amending the rule on approved continuing veterinary medical education.
Hearing Location(s): Creekside Two at Center Point, 20425 72nd Avenue South, Room 307, Kent, WA 98032, on December 2, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 2, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Judy Haenke, Program Manager, Veterinary Board of Governors, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by November 26, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Judy Haenke, program manager, by November 27, 2013, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule amends WAC 246-933-460 so that licensed veterinarians can receive approved continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) credits for attending courses offered by: (1) A board-certified veterinarian whose certification is issued by a veterinary specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (2) a veterinarian who is a member of the faculty of an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine; (3) the United States Animal Health Association; (4) the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians; or (5) the Washington state department of agriculture. The proposed rule also states the veterinary board of governors (board) may approve CVME credits for courses offered by entities and individuals not listed in WAC 246-933-460.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The board received a petition to amend WAC 246-933-460 so that board preapproval would not be required for courses sponsored by local chapters of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association where the speaker is either board certified, or a member of the faculty of a college of veterinary medicine. In response, the board agreed to consider the petition because board certification is the highest certified level of expertise nationally and a member of the faculty of an accredited college of veterinary medicine is typically the individual who creates the content of a course.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.92.030.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.92.030.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, veterinary board of governors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Judy Haenke, Program Manager, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4947.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Judy Haenke, Program Manager, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, phone (360) 236-4947, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail judy.haenke@doh.wa.gov.
October 22, 2013
Kirby Putscher
Acting Executive Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 07-19-130, filed 9/19/07, effective 10/20/07)
WAC 246-933-460 ((Courses)) Organizations, institutions or individuals approved by the veterinary board to provide continuing education courses.
((Courses offered by)) (1) The veterinary board designates the following organizations ((are presumed to qualify )), institutions or individuals as providing approved continuing veterinary medical education ((courses without specific prior approval of the board.
(1))) courses:
(a) The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
(((2))) (b) The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
(((3))) (c) The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association.
(((4))) (d) Any board approved college or school of veterinary medicine.
(((5))) (e) Any state or regional veterinary association which is recognized by the licensing authority of its state as a qualified professional association or educational organization.
(((6))) (f) The American Animal Hospital Association.
(((7))) (g) Veterinary specialty boards recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(((8))) (h) Conferences offered by regional ((veterinary conferences and)) or allied organizations recognized by AAVSB.
(((9))) (i) The Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
(((10) Other courses as approved by the board.)) (j) The United States Animal Health Association.
(k) The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
(l) The Washington state department of agriculture.
(m) A board certified veterinarian who is certified by a veterinary specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association when teaching a course within his or her area of certification.
(n) A veterinarian who is a faculty member of an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine when teaching a course within his or her area of expertise.
(2) Continuing veterinary medical education courses offered by the organizations, institutions, or individuals listed in subsection (1) of this section are presumed to qualify as continuing veterinary medical education courses for purposes of fulfillment of the requirements of WAC 246-933-420 without specific prior approval by the board.
(3) Other organizations, institutions, or individuals may submit course information to the board for determination whether the course qualifies as continuing veterinary medical education under WAC 246-933-401 through 246-933-480 for purposes of fulfillment of the requirements of WAC 246-933-420.