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SWVS offers over 400 hours in Continuing Education (CE) courses to our attendees covering a wide range of science and non-science topics. We offer lectures, interactive labs, workshops and Meet the Expert lunch sessions, to provide a variety of informative and entertaining learning experiences for everyone. In addition, a number of Special Programs are scheduled.
Search CE sessions by date, presenter, track, topic and description keywords using the search fields below. To view everything on a certain day select the day from the drop down box and leave the search box empty. To view all CE session descriptions search "ALL DATES" and leave the search box empty.
TRACK NAMES:
- Companion Animal
- Equine
- Food Animal
- Labs
- Non-Traditional/Exotics
- Practice Management
- Technician/Hospital Personnel
- Technology Sessions
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CE CREDITS
More than 400 hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2009 for practitioners, veterinary students, technicians, veterinary technician students, practice managers, office staff and hospital personnel. A maximum of 31 credit hours are available during the general symposium. Additional credit hours are available as listed below. DVMs licensed in Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas may claim an additional 2 hours by visiting the Exhibit Hall. Please check with your state veterinary medical licensing board for specific continuing education allowances and requirements.
It is the individual’s responsibility to maintain continuing education records and submit as required. Attendees are encouraged to consult their state licensing board for specific allowances and any restrictions on the number of hours accepted in specialty areas and nonscience areas (for example, practice management).
Three simple steps are required to obtain the SWVS CE Certificate of Completion. To obtain CE certification, all DVMs and technicians should:
- CHECK IN – Upon your arrival at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, check in at the registration area, where your badge will be swiped to verify your attendance.
- TRACK YOUR ATTENDANCE – Use the CE Checklist provided in your bag to record your attendance at each session you attend.
- PICK UP A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION – At the end of the Symposium, stop by the CE desk in the registration area to obtain your Certificate of Completion. Write your name and the date on the certificate and place it with the CE Checklist in your files. Certificates will be available on Sunday at the close of the Symposium. If you do not plan to attend the entire Symposium, you can pick up your certificate at the end of the day you leave.
General Symposium attendance hours...............................31 credit hours
General Symposium CE hours by day:
Thursday, September 24........... 3 credit hours
Friday, September 25................ 11 credit hours
Saturday, September 26........... 11 credit hours
Sunday, September 27.............. 6 credit hours
Additional CE hours available (not included in the general Symposium hours above):
Design Conference........... 13.5 credit hours for both days
Attendees are advised to check with their state licensing boards for the number of hours allowed for practice management/nonscience (5.5 credit hours for Thursday only; 8 credit hours for Friday only).
CE Tour Events
SeaWorld Tour........... 3 credit hours
Lackland AFB Tour........... 3 credit hours
Pet First Aid Instructor Development Workshop........... 4 credit hours
This workshop is for RVTs, CVAs and other veterinary professionals.
Exhibit Hall........... 2 credit hours
DVMs licensed in Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas may claim 2 credit hours for time spent in the Exhibit Hall.
Meet the Expert Luncheons........... 1 credit hour each; ticket is required
Alabama.................. 256-353-3544
Arkansas................. 501-224-2836
Colorado................. 303-318-0447
Kansas.................... 785-456-8781
Louisiana................ 225-342-2176
New Mexico............ 505-841-9112
Oklahoma............... 405-524-9006
Texas....................... 512-305-7555
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