Source-Verified Data

Maryland Veterinary
CE Requirements

Maryland requires 18 hours of CE every 1 year (mda.maryland.gov). Min 12 hrs scientific/clinical. Max 6 hrs non-scientific. 100% online allowed since March 2023 regulation change.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 mda.maryland.gov ↗

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

18 hours every 1 yr
18
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

All online allowed since March 2023

Unlimited
Unlimited

All online allowed since March 2023

Max 6 hours
Max 6 hrs

Non-scientific subjects

What Counts as CE in Maryland

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
Maryland181 yearsNo✓ Verified
Delaware242 yearsNo✓ Verified
District of Columbia362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Virginia151 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "Requirements: State regulations require veterinarians to obtain 18 CEs hours every year." — MD Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  2. 2
    "As of March 2023, regulation 15.14.10.05E and 15.14.16.04B5 have been updated to allow all Continuing Education Credits to be obtained online." — MD Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    "A maximum of 6 credit hours of continuing education courses may be directed toward non-scientific subjects" — COMAR 15.14.10.05(C) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Maryland regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the mda.maryland.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Maryland's veterinary CE requirements?
Maryland requires 18 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Min 12 hrs scientific/clinical. Max 6 hrs non-scientific. 100% online allowed since March 2023 regulation change.
Does Maryland accept online CE for veterinarians?
As of March 2023, regulation 15.14.10.05E has been updated to allow all CE credits to be obtained online. Previously had online restrictions.
What mandatory CE topics does Maryland require?
Maryland does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Maryland allow CE hour carryover?
No. Maryland does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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