Source-Verified Data

Alabama Veterinary
CE Requirements

Alabama requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (asbvme.alabama.gov). Min 10 hrs in-person. Min 16 hrs scientific programs. Max 4 hrs practice management.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 asbvme.alabama.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

20 hours every 1 yr
20
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited (min 10 required in-person)
Unlimited

At least 10 hours must be in-person

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

RACE-approved online courses

Max 4 hours
Max 4 hrs

Practice management programs

What Counts as CE in Alabama

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Alabama201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Florida302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Georgia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Mississippi151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Tennessee201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "twenty (20) credit hours of continuing education for each year" — Rule 930-X-1-.12 View source ↗
  2. 2
    "The remaining ten (10) CE hours will have to be in-person" — Rule 930-X-1-.12 View source ↗
  3. 3
    "you may obtain ten (10) of the twenty (20) CE hours online through completion of RACE...approved course" — Rule 930-X-1-.12 View source ↗
  4. 4
    "A maximum of four (4) hours may be in the area of practice management programs" — Rule 930-X-1-.12 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Alabama regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the asbvme.alabama.gov.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Alabama veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/alabama/
MLA:
"Alabama Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/alabama/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Alabama's veterinary CE requirements?
Alabama requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Min 10 hrs in-person. Min 16 hrs scientific programs. Max 4 hrs practice management.
Does Alabama accept online CE for veterinarians?
Only 10 of 20 hours may be online (RACE-approved). Remaining 10 must be in-person. Live webinar treatment is UNCONFIRMED — board only distinguishes 'online' vs 'in-person'.
What mandatory CE topics does Alabama require?
Alabama does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Alabama allow CE hour carryover?
No. Alabama does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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