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District of Columbia Veterinary
CE Requirements

District of Columbia requires 36 hours of CE every 2 years (dchealth.dc.gov). 36 hrs/2yr. Unique mandatory topics: 3.6 hrs public health + 2 hrs LGBTQ cultural competency. 100% online allowed.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 dchealth.dc.gov ↗

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

36 hours every 2 yrs
36
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No restriction on live interactive CE

Unlimited
Unlimited

All 36 hours may be completed online

Unlimited
Unlimited

No self-study cap specified

Mandatory Topics

LGBTQ Cultural Competency — 2 hrs / per cycle ↗
Public Health — 3.6 hrs / per cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in District of Columbia

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

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
District of Columbia362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maryland181 yearsNo✓ Verified
Virginia151 yearsNo✓ Verified
California362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    Total Required CE credits: 36 credits — DC Municipal Regulations View source ↗
  2. 2
    36 hours may be obtained online — DC Health CE Resources View source ↗
  3. 3
    Allowed Online: 36 credits — DC Health CE Resources View source ↗
  4. 4
    No self-study delivery cap specified in DC Municipal Regulations for veterinary CE. All 36 hours may be completed online. — DC Municipal Regulations Title 17, Chapter 85 View source ↗
  5. 5
    2 credit hours of LGBTQ courses — DC Municipal Regulations View source ↗
  6. 6
    Must include 3.6 credit hours of public health courses — DC Municipal Regulations View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary District of Columbia regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the dchealth.dc.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). District of Columbia veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/district-of-columbia/
MLA:
"District of Columbia Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/district-of-columbia/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are District of Columbia's veterinary CE requirements?
District of Columbia requires 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: LGBTQ Cultural Competency (2 hrs), Public Health (3.6 hrs). 36 hrs/2yr. Unique mandatory topics: 3.6 hrs public health + 2 hrs LGBTQ cultural competency. 100% online allowed.
Does District of Columbia accept online CE for veterinarians?
District of Columbia allows up to 36 hours of online CE per cycle (100% of total).
What mandatory CE topics does District of Columbia require?
District of Columbia requires: LGBTQ Cultural Competency (2 hrs, per cycle), Public Health (3.6 hrs, per cycle).
Does District of Columbia allow CE hour carryover?
No. District of Columbia does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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