The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is the primary accrediting body for veterinary technology programs in North America. Bigstock The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) has announced accreditation decisions following its June 11–13 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill. CVTEA currently accredits 219 veterinary technology programs. Among them, 84 percent hold full accreditation, 11 percent hold initial accreditation, 3 percent are on probationary accreditation, and 2 percent have voluntary terminal accreditation. Long Island University in Brookville, N.Y., moved from initial to full accreditation. The committee also voted to continue full accreditation for 93 programs, restore full accreditation to three programs, continue initial accreditation for nine programs, and continue probationary accreditation for two programs. Two additional programs were placed on probationary accreditation. Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., received voluntary terminal accreditation effective June 13. Ashworth College in Norcross, Ga., had its accreditation withdrawn effective the same date. The committee also extended its emergency conditions policy related to avian skills until November, when it will be reviewed again. At its April meeting, the CVTEA granted initial accreditation, effective in January, to four institutions: Community College of Beaver County, Trocaire College, Great Falls College/Montana State University, and Iowa Central Community College. The CVTEA’s next meeting is scheduled for November 5–7. To learn more, visit the AVMA website.
