RACE Standards
Requirements for Full Provider Approval Status
Only RACE-approved providers may submit programs for review. In order to be considered for Full Provider approval by RACE, applicants must provide sufficient evidence of the organization’s ability to coordinate and conduct appropriate continuing veterinary medical education.
PLEASE NOTE: This includes the submission of BOTH a Provider AND Program Applications along with all required associated documents.
Applicants for Full Provider are required to complete steps 1-4, listed below:
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Submit a completed RACE Provider Application to AAVSB with payment of application fee and associated supporting materials: |
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Applicants may either utilize the Online Provider Application, or download and submit the paper Provider Application form (click here for a fill-able PDF version, or click here for the MS Word version). Submission of a paper application requires that three complete sets of all materials be mailed to AAVSB RACE. |
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Required supporting materials: |
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Evidence of having been in operation for at least six (6) months. This evidence may include items such as: a certificate of good standing from the secretary of state; letters of reference from clients or others who are knowledgeable about the organization; or certified tax documentation. |
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Evidence that the organization has conducted at least three (3) CE activities in veterinary medicine. Such evidence may include past program brochures, advertisements or other related materials. |
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Effective September 14, 2009, submit a completed RACE Program Application with payment of the application fees and all relevant attachments. Click here for information about the RACE Program Application. |
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Agree to use required RACE language and Provider numbers only on materials pertaining to courses that have been submitted to and approved by RACE. Upon expiration or withdrawal of approved status as a RACE Provider, a provider may no longer display language indicating RACE approval on any materials including but not limited to websites, brochures, advertisements, certificates or agendas. Click here for more information about advertising RACE status. |
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Identify one person to act as Program Administrator. The Program Administrator will: |
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Be responsible for all submissions to and contacts with RACE regarding programs; |
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Be responsible for ensuring that each program presented meets the RACE requirements and Standards; and |
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Be responsible for transition to any new administrator, including prompt notification to AAVSB RACE of the change of contact. Click here for more information about Provider Responsibilities. |
Click here to view a Provider Application Checklist (PDF), which details all documents that must be submitted along with the Provider Application, for your use.
Providers who do not meet these requirements may wish to apply for Provisional Provider Status.