Source-Verified Data

Hawaii Veterinary
CE Requirements

Hawaii requires 20 hours of CE every 2 years (cca.hawaii.gov). Must be from approved sponsor.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 cca.hawaii.gov ↗

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

20 hours every 2 yrs
20
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions found

Unlimited
Unlimited

No online cap found

What Counts as CE in Hawaii

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
Hawaii202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alabama201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arizona202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "All Veterinarian (VE) licensees on an 'active' status must have completed at least 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits from an approved sponsor prior to renewing their license pursuant to HRS §471-9." — HRS §471-9 View source ↗
  2. 2
    "at least 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits from an approved sponsor" — HRS §471-9 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Hawaii regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the cca.hawaii.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hawaii's veterinary CE requirements?
Hawaii requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Must be from approved sponsor.
Does Hawaii accept online CE for veterinarians?
No online restrictions found. All 20 hours may be online from approved sponsors.
What mandatory CE topics does Hawaii require?
Hawaii does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Hawaii allow CE hour carryover?
No. Hawaii does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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