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Oklahoma Veterinary
CE Requirements

Oklahoma requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (okvetboard.com). 2 hrs CDS (controlled dangerous substance) laws. 1 hr opioid CE. No maximum for RACE-approved online CE for DVMs.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 okvetboard.com ↗

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

Unlimited (RACE-approved)
Unlimited

No online cap for RACE-approved courses

Mandatory Topics

CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) Laws — 2 hrs / per year ↗
Opioid CE — 1 hr / per year ↗

What Counts as CE in Oklahoma

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
Oklahoma201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    20 hours annually — OK Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  2. 2
    "There is no maximum for RACE approved online CE for DVMs" — OK Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    2 hours CDS laws CE required annually — OK Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  4. 4
    1 hour opioid CE required annually — OK Vet Board CE page View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Oklahoma regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the okvetboard.com.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Oklahoma's veterinary CE requirements?
Oklahoma requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Mandatory topics: CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) Laws (2 hrs), Opioid CE (1 hr). 2 hrs CDS (controlled dangerous substance) laws. 1 hr opioid CE. No maximum for RACE-approved online CE for DVMs.
Does Oklahoma accept online CE for veterinarians?
Board explicitly states 'There is no maximum for RACE approved online CE for DVMs.' Mandatory topics: 2 hours CDS laws + 1 hour opioid CE per year.
What mandatory CE topics does Oklahoma require?
Oklahoma requires: CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) Laws (2 hrs, per year), Opioid CE (1 hr, per year).
Does Oklahoma allow CE hour carryover?
No. Oklahoma does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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