Continuing Education

Crediting Agencies

Continuing Education Credits can be obtained by following the guidelines set by the following organizations:  The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME), The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA),  Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and The State Bar of Texas.  A continuing education verification form is made available electronically to all attendees of the Texas Unites for Animals Conference to assist in tracking your conference hours.

DSHS  The Texas Unites for Animals Conference adheres to the standards and curriculum prescribed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for continuing education credit.

TBVME  The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) reviews selected workshops for Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician continuing education credit.

AAWA  Texas Unites is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the five domains of the CAWA Exam specifications.  Every hour of training equals one CE towards CAWA Recertification.

TCOLE  Texas Unites for Animals workshops may be eligible for The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) credit.  Texas Unites is not a TCOLE Training Provider, however, Texas Unites for Animals provides a certificate of completion for attendees to keep on file and for organizations to submit to TCOLE for possible approval.  TCOLE will require copies of course materials, course outlines, and the conference program.

CE details for the 2025 conference will be updated following formal approval from crediting agencies.