Source-Verified Data

Nebraska Veterinary
CE Requirements

Nebraska requires 32 hours of CE every 2 years (dhhs.ne.gov). Home study courses capped at 1/4 of total (8 hrs). Board approval required. Controlled substances mandatory topic UNCONFIRMED in regulation text.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 dhhs.ne.gov ↗

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

32 hours every 2 yrs
32
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
8 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No cap on live/in-person CE

Max 8 hours (25%)
Max 8 hrs

Home study courses

Mandatory Topics

Opioid Prescribing (CS Prescribers Only) — 3 hrs (incl. 0.5hrs PDMP) / per biennial cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in Nebraska

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (8 hrs 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
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "minimum of 32 hours of approved continuing education" — 172 NAC 6-006 View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Home study courses shall not exceed one-quarter of the total continuing education requirement" — 172 NAC 6-006 View source ↗
  3. 3
    3 hours of the continuing education (CE) are required to be on the subject of opioids and .5 hours of the 3 required hours are to be on the subject Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). — NE DHHS Controlled Substances Continuing Competency Requirement; LB 731 (38-145(6)) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Nebraska regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the dhhs.ne.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nebraska's veterinary CE requirements?
Nebraska requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Opioid Prescribing (CS Prescribers Only) (3 hrs (incl. 0.5hrs PDMP)). Home study courses capped at 1/4 of total (8 hrs). Board approval required. Controlled substances mandatory topic UNCONFIRMED in regulation text.
Does Nebraska accept online CE for veterinarians?
Home study courses capped at 25% (8 of 32 hours). Need to verify if 'home study' encompasses all online or only self-paced. Controlled substances mandatory topic listed in current data but NOT found in 172 NAC 6-006 regulation text.
What mandatory CE topics does Nebraska require?
Nebraska requires: Opioid Prescribing (CS Prescribers Only) (3 hrs (incl. 0.5hrs PDMP), per biennial cycle).
Does Nebraska allow CE hour carryover?
No. Nebraska does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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