KENTUCKY VETERINARIANS · LATE RENEWAL OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2026

Controlled Substances, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and the rest of Kentucky’s 15 pre-recorded hours, on demand

Kentucky requires 30 CE hours per two-year period: at least 15 live, up to 15 pre-recorded, and at least 2 in pharmacy or controlled substances, antimicrobials, or veterinary law. One $180 enrollment covers the pre-recorded half and the required topic, with a RACE-numbered certificate the moment you pass each quiz.

The 2024–2026 period closed September 30. Kentucky accepts hours earned through November 30 for late renewal, with a late fee ($300 for veterinarians). If you renewed on time, your 2026–2028 period began October 1.

Enroll Now, $180 How the hours count in Kentucky

18RACE-approved courses

50CE hours available

15pre-recorded hours KY counts

9board-certified specialists

The required 2 hours, taught by a board-certified veterinary pharmacist

Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, MBA, DICVP, FSVHP (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), teaches all three pharmacy courses. Controlled Substances meets Kentucky’s 2-hour requirement on its own.

Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention

2 CE hoursRACE 20-1322554Controlled substances

Controlled-drug records that hold up to a DEA inspection, and the most common recordkeeping violations
Electronic vs. paper drug logs, and how to audit your records for accuracy
Recognizing drug-seeking clients and “vet shopping” at the front desk
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and e-prescribing: what carries over from human medicine and what doesn’t
In-house dispensing vs. prescribing, including the corresponding responsibility doctrine

Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine

1 CE hourRACE 20-1267368Antimicrobials

The right antibiotic, at the right time, dose, and duration
Treatment decision frameworks and FDA-approved uses
Diagnostic confirmation and culture and susceptibility before treatment

Complete Compounding Guidance: Balancing Benefits, Managing Risks, and Choosing the Right Pharmacy

2 CE hoursRACE 20-1337715Pharmacy

Benefits and risks of commonly compounded drugs
When a compounded preparation is appropriate, and patient-fit criteria
What to look for in a compounding pharmacy partner

Kentucky’s rule, and what this library covers

Requirement	Kentucky rule for veterinarians	This library	Meets
Total hours	30 per period, October 1 of an even year to September 30 of the next even year	50 hours available
Pre-recorded online	Up to 15 hours count	Every course is pre-recorded and RACE-approved for on-demand delivery	✓
Live, real-time	At least 15 hours, in person or live online	Not covered by on-demand courses. Our next live webinar is Feline Ophthalmology, Friday, October 9, 1:00 PM CT (2 hours)
Required topic	At least 2 hours in pharmacy or controlled substances, antimicrobials, or state or federal veterinary law	Controlled Substances (2 hours) meets it alone; Antimicrobial Stewardship (1) and Compounding (2) also qualify	✓
Subject matter	At least 20 hours directly related to veterinary medicine; no more than 10 in practice management	Clinical and pharmacology courses only
Approved providers	RACE-approved programs are accepted	Each certificate carries the course’s RACE program number	✓
Records	Keep proof for 4 years after your last renewal	Certificates are emailed to you on completion and stay in your CE portal account for download	✓
Late renewal	Through November 30 with a $300 late fee	Hours earned by November 30 apply to a late renewal

Licensed veterinary technicians: 6 hours each year (October 1 – September 30), at least 3 live, up to 3 pre-recorded, and at least 1 hour in the same required topics. Controlled Substances (2 hours) plus Antimicrobial Stewardship (1 hour) is exactly 3 pre-recorded hours, with the required topic covered.

Source: 201 KAR 16:590 and the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. Confirm your own renewal status with the Board.

Two ways to reach 15 pre-recorded hours

Both start with the required topic. Choose any mix; these are examples. Courses you don’t use now stay in your library for your next period.

Small-animal practice

Course	Hours
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention	2
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine	1
Cardio in the Real World: High-Impact Decisions, Triage, and Treatment Pearls	4
Everyday Dermatology: Feline Pruritus, Canine Atopy, Otitis & Pyoderma	4
Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral Decisions	4
Pre-recorded hours counted this period	15

Equine practice

Course	Hours
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention	2
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine	1
Advanced Equine Ophthalmology: Corneal, Intraocular, and Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders	3
Introduction to Equine Ophthalmology	3
Equine Cardiology Essentials	2
Equine Genetics and Genomics	2
Intro: Equine Dentistry	2
Pre-recorded hours counted this period	15

How it works

Enroll once for $180. All 18 courses open in your CE portal immediately.
Watch each specialist lecture at your own pace.
Pass the quiz: 70% to pass, unlimited attempts.
Your certificate is emailed to you on completion and available to download from your CE portal. It shows your name, your Kentucky license number, the RACE program number, CE hours, and on-demand format.

All 18 courses

Course	Specialist	Hours	RACE
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention	Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP	2	20-1322554
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine	Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP	1	20-1267368
Complete Compounding Guidance: Balancing Benefits, Managing Risks, and Choosing the Right Pharmacy	Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP	2	20-1337715
Cardio in the Real World: High-Impact Decisions, Triage, and Treatment Pearls	Dr. Darcy Adin, DACVIM (Cardiology)	4	20-1346844
Everyday Dermatology: Feline Pruritus, Canine Atopy, Otitis & Pyoderma	Dr. Jason Pieper, DACVD	4	20-1159184
Neurology in a Nutshell	Dr. Susan Arnold, DACVIM (Neurology)	4	20-1009830
Canine High Grade Glioma: Emerging Oncology Research	Dr. Susan Arnold, DACVIM (Neurology)	2	20-1307646
Avoiding Errors in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Collection to Interpretation	Dr. Daniel Heinrich, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)	2	20-1301159
Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral Decisions	Dr. Brenda Mulherin, DAVDC	4	20-1379283
Veterinary Dental Diagnostics: Dental Radiographic Positioning and Interpretation	Dr. Brenda Mulherin, DAVDC	3	20-1388190
The Eyes Have It: Practical Ophthalmology	Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO	4	20-1264146
Canine Veterinary Ophthalmology: Adnexa, Cornea, and Intraocular Disease	Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO	4	20-1401450
Introduction to Equine Ophthalmology	Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO	3	20-1297187
Advanced Equine Ophthalmology: Corneal, Intraocular, and Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders	Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO	3	20-1276863
Equine Cardiology Essentials	Dr. Sian Durward-Akhurst, DACVIM (LAIM)	2	20-1379166
Equine Genetics and Genomics	Dr. Sian Durward-Akhurst, DACVIM (LAIM)	2	20-1379235
Intro: Equine Dentistry	Dr. Molly Rice, DAVDC-Eq	2	20-1382527
Advanced: Equine Dentistry	Dr. Molly Rice, DAVDC-Eq	2	20-1382528
Total		50

Questions

Do on-demand hours count toward my Kentucky renewal?

Yes. Kentucky counts up to 15 of your 30 hours from pre-recorded online programs and accepts RACE-approved programs. Every course here is RACE-approved for on-demand delivery.

Do they count toward the 15 live hours?

No. Live hours must be in person or live online in real time. Vet On It’s live webinars qualify; the next is Feline Ophthalmology on Friday, October 9 at 1:00 PM CT.

Which course covers the required 2 hours?

Essential Controlled Substances (2 hours) covers it alone. Antimicrobial Stewardship (1 hour) and Compounding Guidance (2 hours, pharmacy) also fall under the required topics.

Can I use the rest of the library in my next period?

Yes. A course counts in the period you complete it, and once only. Courses stay in your library, and Kentucky again counts up to 15 pre-recorded hours in 2026–2028.

How long does each course take?

Each course runs its listed CE hours of lecture, plus a short quiz.

Complete On-Demand CE Library

$180

18 COURSES · 50 RACE-APPROVED CE HOURS · 9 BOARD-CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS

Includes Controlled Substances, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Compounding Guidance, plus cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and equine medicine.

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