Continuing education opportunities
Animal Care Expo 2024
Please note: CE providers require attendees to self-report their hours. The HSUS will not be reporting CEs on behalf of any attendees, unless otherwise notated next to the specific credit. The HSUS does not take responsibility in the case that the governing body chooses not to accept pre-approved CEs for any reason.
Certified Animal Welfare Administrators (CAWA)
The Humane Society of the United States is an approved provider of content that enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA certification.
National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)
This conference falls in line with the Continuing Educational Units policy as outlined by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy.
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
The following workshops have been approved for continuing education units by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Any attendees wishing to claim CCPDT CEs at relevant Expo workshops are responsible for signing in at the workshop and providing their certificant number. The Expo team will report all sign-ins after the event so you can claim your CEs.
- The Learning Lab Building owner support behavior programs on Wednesday, 5/15, has been approved for 7 CEUs for behavior consultants
- Big solutions for dogs with big feelings on Thursday, 5/16, has been approved for 1 CEU for trainers
- Low-stress handling and positive reinforcement at a high-intake shelter? It can be done! on Friday, 5/17, has been approved for 1 CEU for trainers
- Risk assessment for shelter animals with behavioral disorders on Friday, 5/17, has been approved for 1 CEU for behavior consultants
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (RACE)
The Animal Care Expo workshops listed below are approved for continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
Contact HSVMA at info@hsvma.org for further information.
| Workshop Title | Track | Date | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Medical or Non-Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building a culture of retention: How shelter leaders and veterinarians can work together to solve the veterinary crisis in shelters | Learning Labs | 5/15/2024 | 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 5.5 | NM |
| Building owner support behavior programs | Learning Labs | 5/15/2024 | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5.5 | M |
| Effectively managing dog and cat populations: A look at surgical and nonsurgical options, and handling techniques | Learning Labs | 5/15/2024 | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5.5 | M |
| Behavior assessments from intake to adoption: Putting together all the pieces | Behavior | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 1.5 | M |
| The best outcome for every cat: Implementing the cat superhighway | Cats | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Curbing disease as intake rises: Prevent, fight and win today | Veterinary Medicine | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 1.5 | M |
| Research-based approach to canine housing | Shelter Operations | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Buy-in with a busy docket: Engaging your prosecutor's office on animal crimes | Field Services | 5/16/2024 | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Happy, healthy shelter cats: Practical tools and best practices | Veterinary Medicine | 5/16/2024 | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 1.5 | M |
| The future of access to veterinary care is now: In-home medical care through field services | Access to Care | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Risk assessment for shelter animals with behavioral disorders | Behavior | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 1.5 | M |
| Healing justice for trauma experienced in the workplace | Career Skills | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:15 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Please don't stress the cat! | Cats | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 1.5 | M |
| Animal welfare programming: Creating a community-centric, relationship-first approach | Progressive Programs | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Stayin' alive: Using RECOVER CPR concepts in any setting | Veterinary Medicine | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 1.5 | M |
| It’s not a secret! There is a formula to keeping your low-cost community clinic open and generating revenue | Access to Care | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| The care, management and welfare of domestic rabbits in shelters | All Animals Big and Small | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | M |
| Low-stress handling and positive reinforcement at a high-intake shelter? It can be done! | Behavior | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| I found a baby bird! Top 10 tips for answering incoming calls about wildlife | Field Services | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Social work’s role in preserving the human-animal bond: From animal sheltering to prevention and early intervention | Progressive Programs | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Paradigm shift in ASV guidelines: Embracing positive animal welfare through the five domains model | Veterinary Medicine | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 1.5 | M |
| Building confidence in fearful cats through clicker training | Behavior | 5/17/2024 | 4:45 PM | 6:00 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Can I get a vet? Strategies for leveraging veterinary time and work in shelters | Veterinary Medicine | 5/17/2024 | 4:45 PM | 6:00 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Intersectional veterinary medicine: Leveraging community partnerships to enhance inclusive care | Access to Care | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| Managing feline stress: Strategies for the shelter environment | Cats | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 1.5 | M |
| Evolving relocation from a program to a strategy | Shelter Operations | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 1.5 | NM |
| High-quality, high-volume spay/neuter: Updates and strategies to increase capacity | Veterinary Medicine | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 1.5 | M |
| Is requiring spay/neuter hindering your efforts instead of helping? | Access to Care | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Counting cats to show strategic TNR monitoring works: Build a strategic/high intensity TNRM project with us! | Cats | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| The ethics of animal capture and handling | Field Services | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
| Taking it to the streets: Save lives and build community by leaving the shelter | Veterinary Medicine | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 1.5 | NM |
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
The following workshops have been approved for continuing education units for IAABC. Any attendees wishing to claim CEs at relevant Expo workshops are responsible for signing in at the workshop.
| Workshop Title | Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building owner support behavior programs | 5/15/2024 | 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Risk assessment for shelter animals with behavioral disorders | 5/16/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM |
| Behavior assessments from intake to adoption: Putting together all the pieces | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Big solutions for dogs with big feelings | 5/16/2024 | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Low-stress handling and positive reinforcement at a high-intake shelter? It can be done! | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Building confidence in fearful cats through clicker training | 5/17/2024 | 4:45 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Transforming post-adoption behavioral support: Lowering barriers and increasing access | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM |
| What is the future of shelter behavior? It's not in the shelter! | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM |
Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Animal Control Officer Training
The following workshops are eligible for continuing education units for the Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Animal Control Officer Training. Any attendees wishing to claim CEs at relevant Expo workshops are responsible for signing in at the workshop.
| Workshop Title | Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large-scale animal neglect: Considerations for field services officers | 5/15/2024 | 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| A camera and a notepad: Evidence collection fundamentals | 5/16/2024 | 9:30 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Buy-in with a busy docket: Engaging your prosecutor's office on animal crimes | 5/16/2024 | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Exploring wildlife species of special concern for Texas and Southwestern states | 5/16/2024 | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| From the ground up: Building a field training program | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM |
| Building the ark: Considerations of preparing for and responding to animal needs in disasters | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM |
| Empowering law enforcement for wildlife rescue: Safeguarding wildlife | 5/17/2024 | 8:30 AM | 9:45 AM |
| I found a baby bird! Top 10 tips for answering incoming calls about wildlife | 5/17/2024 | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Rescuing responsibly in times of disaster and crisis | 5/17/2024 | 4:45 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Community engagement: Trends in calls for service in animal control, field services, and humane law enforcement | 5/17/2024 | 4:45 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Federal animal crimes reporting: Enhance local collaboration through data collection | 5/18/2024 | 9:45 AM | 11:00 AM |
| The ethics of animal capture and handling | 5/18/2024 | 11:15 AM | 12:30 PM |
