Are these courses RACE-approved?

Yes, our program is RACE-approved, meaning our courses are accepted by most state veterinary boards.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for California Technicians

Next Renewal Date

By the expiration date shown on the license - every 2 years

Total Hours Required

20 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

16 Live Hours

General Hours

4 General Hours

Required Courses

None

Detailed Breakdown

California Veterinary Technician Standard Renewal Requirements: California Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) must renew their licenses biennially and complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education in each two-year cycle, with at least 16 hours from interactive methods and up to 4 hours from self-study or non-interactive formats
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. There are no mandatory topic hours specified, although all content must be board-approved and relevant to the profession. Unique CE options include limits for practice management and recognition for academic coursework or service as a Board Subject Matter Expert
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First-time renewal: No CE required for first license renewal; requirement begins with second cycle onwards.

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Carryover & repeat-course rules: Courses may only be counted once per cycle; carryover is not allowed.
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Documentation & audit: CE records must be maintained for at least four years and produced if audited; incomplete records may result in disciplinary action.
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Exemptions & waivers: Waivers available for military service, significant health/disability, or undue hardship with board approval and documentation.
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Renewal logistics: Renewal requires signature attesting to completion and may be completed inactive (no CE required) or become delinquent if hours are missing. Practicing with an inactive or expired license is prohibited.
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Out-of-state / multi-license credit: CE from approved out-of-state or AAVSB RACE providers accepted; inactive licensees outside CA may renew as inactive.
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Other CE Options: Participation in Board exam question writing (max 16 hours), academic coursework (conversion: 1 semester unit = 15 hours, 1 quarter unit = 10 hours).
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