Source-Verified Data

Kansas Veterinary
CE Requirements

Kansas requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (kbve.kansas.gov). No carryover. No hardship waiver except military. Broad CE definition — board allows non-traditional CE activities.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 kbve.kansas.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
Unlimited

No format restrictions found

UNCONFIRMED (no cap found)
Unlimited

Board FAQ doesn't mention online restrictions

What Counts as CE in Kansas

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
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Oklahoma201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "The Kansas Board requires each licensee obtain twenty (20) hours of CE during each year that begins on July 1, and ends on June 30." — KBVE FAQ View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Unlike many other states, the Kansas Board does allow CE credit for programs or activities that are outside of these traditional conventions and meetings." — KBVE FAQ View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Kansas regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the kbve.kansas.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kansas's veterinary CE requirements?
Kansas requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. No carryover. No hardship waiver except military. Broad CE definition — board allows non-traditional CE activities.
Does Kansas accept online CE for veterinarians?
No explicit online/distance/live restrictions found on board FAQ or regulations. Kansas has an unusually broad and flexible CE definition.
What mandatory CE topics does Kansas require?
Kansas does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Kansas allow CE hour carryover?
No. Kansas does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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