WSR 16-03-085
PROPOSED RULES
(Veterinary Board of Governors)
[Filed January 20, 2016, 10:48 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-12-094.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-933-460 Organizations, institutions or individuals approved by the veterinary board to provide continuing education courses, the veterinary board of governors (board) is proposing to include the Registry of Alternative and Integrative Veterinary Medical Education (RAIVE) in the list of approved continuing education courses.
Hearing Location(s): Washington State Department of Health, Town Center 3, Conference Room 265, 243 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on March 7, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: March 7, 2016.
Submit Written Comments to: Loralei Walker, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by February 29, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Loralei Walker by February 29, 2016, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The board is proposing to amend existing rules to add RAIVE to the list of organizations that are approved to provide continuing education. RAIVE is an organization of board certified veterinarians with expertise in complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM). RAIVE reviews and approves CAVM coursework based on the course's material and scientific validity. Adding RAIVE will give practitioners easier access to a variety of CAVM courses for their continuing education credits.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Demand for and availability of CAVM coursework has increased over recent years. Adding RAIVE to the list of approved continuing education courses will give veterinarians a greater variety of options for high-quality CAVM education. The proposed rule does not change the underlying continuing education requirement, but expands options of approved providers.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
18.92.030.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, veterinary board of governors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Brett Lorentson, Department of Health, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4611; Implementation and Enforcement: Loralei Walker, Department of Health, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4947.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The board did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW
34.05.328. The proposed rule does not qualify as a significant legislative rule as defined under RCW
34.05.328 (5)(c)(iii).
January 20, 2016
Kathy J. Schmitt
Deputy Director
Office of Health
Professions and Facilities
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-04-020, filed 1/27/14, effective 2/27/14)
WAC 246-933-460 Organizations, institutions or individuals approved by the veterinary board to provide continuing education courses.
(1) The veterinary board designates the following organizations, institutions or individuals as providing approved continuing veterinary medical education courses:
(a) The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
(b) The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
(c) The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association.
(d) Any board approved college or school of veterinary medicine.
(e) Any state or regional veterinary association which is recognized by the licensing authority of its state as a qualified professional association or educational organization.
(f) The American Animal Hospital Association.
(g) Veterinary specialty boards recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(h) Conferences offered by regional or allied organizations recognized by AAVSB.
(i) The Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
(j) The Registry of Alternative and Integrative Veterinary Medical Education (RAIVE).
(k) The United States Animal Health Association.
(((k))) (l) The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
(((l))) (m) The Washington state department of agriculture.
(((m))) (n) A board certified veterinarian who is certified by a veterinary specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association when teaching a course within his or her area of certification.
(((n))) (o) A veterinarian who is a faculty member of an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine when teaching a course within his or her area of expertise.
(2) Continuing veterinary medical education courses offered by the organizations, institutions, or individuals listed in subsection (1) of this section are presumed to qualify as continuing veterinary medical education courses for purposes of fulfillment of the requirements of WAC 246-933-420 without specific prior approval by the board.
(3) Other organizations, institutions, or individuals may submit course information to the board for determination whether the course qualifies as continuing veterinary medical education under WAC 246-933-401 through 246-933-480 for purposes of fulfillment of the requirements of WAC 246-933-420.
