STATE CE REQUIREMENTS GUIDES
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Antibiotic Stewardship
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Every Renewal Cycle
Required CE Hours
1
Hour Per Cycle
OREGON VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD
Oregon Antibiotic Stewardship CE Requirements
Judicious use of antibiotics — required for all Oregon licensed veterinarians every renewal cycle
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The Oregon Requirement
Under OAR 875-010-0090, Oregon veterinarians must complete antibiotic stewardship CE:
- 1 hour minimum — of continuing education on the judicious use of antibiotics
- Every reporting cycle — typically every 2 years with license renewal
- All veterinarians — required for all Oregon licensed DVMs
📋 Part of Total CE
This 1 hour counts toward your total CE requirement for Oregon license renewal. Oregon requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years for veterinarians.
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Qualifying CE Topics
🎯 Antibiotic Stewardship Topics
- Judicious use of antibiotics
- Antimicrobial resistance prevention
- Appropriate prescribing practices
- Culture and sensitivity interpretation
- Alternative therapies when appropriate
📋 Clinical Applications
- Species-specific antibiotic selection
- Dose optimization strategies
- Duration of therapy guidelines
- De-escalation protocols
- Client communication about antibiotics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often must I complete the antibiotic CE?
Every reporting cycle (every 2 years) when you renew your Oregon veterinary license.
Where can I find approved courses?
RACE-approved courses on antibiotic stewardship or judicious use of antimicrobials satisfy this requirement. The Oregon VMA maintains a list of CE resources.
Does online CE count?
Yes, online RACE-approved antibiotic stewardship courses count toward this requirement.
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