Source-Verified Data

Rhode Island Veterinary
CE Requirements

Rhode Island requires 24 hours of CE every 2 years (health.ri.gov). Only ~4 hours online CE accepted per third-party sources. Regulation text needs confirmation for exact online cap.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 health.ri.gov ↗

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

24 hours every 2 yrs
24
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

In-person CE unrestricted

Max 4 hours (UNCONFIRMED)
Max 4 hrs

Per third-party sources; needs regulation confirmation

What Counts as CE in Rhode Island

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
Rhode Island242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Connecticut242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Massachusetts151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Delaware242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maine242 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "satisfactorily completed at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing veterinary medical education" — 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8 View source ↗
  2. 2
    VetGirl/RACE indicates 'Accepts 4 hours of Online CE Courses' — VetGirl/RACE View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Rhode Island regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the health.ri.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Rhode Island veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/rhode-island/
MLA:
"Rhode Island Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/rhode-island/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rhode Island's veterinary CE requirements?
Rhode Island requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Only ~4 hours online CE accepted per third-party sources. Regulation text needs confirmation for exact online cap.
Does Rhode Island accept online CE for veterinarians?
Third-party sources (VetGirl/RACE) indicate only 4 hours of online CE accepted out of 24 total. This needs confirmation from regulation §14.8 full text.
What mandatory CE topics does Rhode Island require?
Rhode Island does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Rhode Island allow CE hour carryover?
No. Rhode Island does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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