Continuing education opportunities
Animal Care Expo 2026
Please note: CE providers require attendees to self-report their continuing education (CE) hours. Humane World for Animals will not report CE credits on behalf of any attendees, unless explicitly stated next to the specific credit. Humane World for Animals is not liable if a governing body declines to accept pre-approved CEs for any reason.
Certified Animal Welfare Administrators (CAWA)
Humane World for Animals 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.
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 HumaneVMA at vetinfo@humaneworld.org for further information.
| Workshop Title | Track | Start Date & Time | Hours | Medical or Nonmedical? |
| Advancements in neonatal kitten care | Cats | 4/8/2026 3:15pm | 1.5 | Medical |
| Be kind, rewind: Reframing self-talk | Leadership and Career Skills | 4/8/2026 10:45am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Behavioral euthanasia: Decisions, impacts and communications | Behavior | 4/8/2026 3:15pm | 1.5 | Medical |
| Bootstraps and breakthroughs: Reducing intake and saving lives in rural communities | Progressive Programs | 4/10/2026 11:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Breaking barriers: Expanding access to affordable spay/neuter services | Access to Care | 4/9/2026 3:45pm | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Bridging the critical gap: Urgent veterinary care for underserved communities | Access to Care | 4/8/2026 3:15pm | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Building sustainability in animal welfare: A South African vet's perspective | Progressive Programs | 4/8/2026 10:45am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Building sustainable nonprofit veterinary clinics: Lessons learned from 55 clinics across the United States and Canada | Learning Lab | 4/7/2026 9:30am | 4.5 | Nonmedical |
| Canine arousal-related aggression: Understanding, managing and modifying behavior | Behavior | 4/8/2026 10:45am | 1.5 | Medical |
| Dogfighting: From wounds to witness | Field Services | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Euthanasia 101: Tips to improve your shelter's euthanasia process | Shelter Operations | 4/9/2026 2:15pm | 1.5 | Medical |
| Hop to it: Raising the bar for shelter-housed rabbits | Veterinary Medicine | 4/8/2026 10:45am | 1.5 | Medical |
| How veterinary professionals can help end puppy mill cruelty | Veterinary Medicine | 4/8/2026 3:15pm | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Implementing the ‘new gold standard’ to increase access to care | Learning Lab | 4/7/2026 9:30am | 4.5 | Medical |
| Maggots don’t lie: What bugs can tell us in animal cruelty cases | Field Services | 4/9/2026 8:00am | 1.5 | Medical |
| Making heartworm treatment accessible to shelters | Veterinary Medicine | 4/9/2026 8:00am | 1.5 | Medical |
| Maximizing care: Protocols for shelters with limited veterinary support | Progressive Programs | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Medical |
| Oh SNAP! This kitten is positive: Using evidence-based medicine to improve treatment outcomes of FPV | Veterinary Medicine | 4/9/2026 2:15pm | 1.5 | Medical |
| Paws and reflect: How early interventions keep cats in homes | Cats | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Pittsburgh’s Humane Health Coalition: Caring for both ends of the leash | Coalition Building | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Puppy socialization or parvo prevention – we CAN have both! | Veterinary Medicine | 4/9/2026 3:45pm | 1.5 | Medical |
| Small scale, big impact: Starting a spay/neuter program | Access to Care | 4/10/2026 9:45am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| Taking risks, saving lives: Pushing the boundaries of shelter medicine | Veterinary Medicine | 4/10/2026 9:45am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| The Veterinarian of Record: A partnership for veterinarians and animal welfare organizations | Veterinary Medicine | 4/10/2026 11:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
| To re-cut or not to re-cut: Medical and surgical management of spay/neuter complications | Veterinary Medicine | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Medical |
| Tools, tech and tipping points: Accelerating return to home | Community Engagement | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Nonmedical |
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 | Track | Start Date & Time |
| Behavior at every step: Integrating humane, evidence-based practices across rescue operations | Behavior | 4/10/2026 8:15am |
| Behavioral euthanasia: Decisions, impacts and communications | Behavior | 4/8/2026 3:15pm |
| Canine arousal-related aggression: Understanding, managing and modifying behavior | Behavior | 4/8/2026 10:45am |
| Coming together for large dogs: A model to improve outcomes | Shelter Operations | 4/8/2026 3:15pm |
| Keeping dogs in homes: Practical solutions for managing canine behavior pre and post adoption | Learning Labs | 4/7/2026 9:30am |
| Low-stress, high-safety handling for animal shelters | Learning Labs | 4/7/2026 9:30am |
| Paws and reflect: How early interventions keep cats in homes | Cats | 4/10/2026 8:15am |
| Reactivity revolution: Understanding and working with reactive dogs in shelters and homes | Behavior | 4/9/2026 8:00am |
| Taking advantage of time: Training cooperative care behaviors to long-term shelter dogs | Behavior | 4/10/2026 11:15am |
| The ‘good life’ of a ‘good dog’: A total welfare model for dogs | Progressive Programs | 4/9/2026 2:15pm |
| The price is right! Low-cost, high-impact enrichment for shelter animals | Behavior | 4/10/2026 9:45am |
| To B-mod or not to B-mod: Comparing options for dogs with behavior issues | Behavior | 4/9/2026 3:45pm |
| Tracking trust: Helping fearful cats with confidence and data | Behavior | 4/9/2026 2:15pm |
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.
| Workshop Title | Track | Start Date & Time | Hours | Trainers or Behavior Consultants? |
| Behavior at every step: Integrating humane, evidence-based practices across rescue operations | Behavior | 4/10/2026 8:15am | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| Behavioral euthanasia: Decisions, impacts and communications | Behavior | 4/8/2026 3:15pm | 1.5 | Trainers |
| Canine arousal-related aggression: Understanding, managing and modifying behavior | Behavior | 4/8/2026 10:45am | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| Keeping dogs in homes: Practical solutions for managing canine behavior pre and post adoption | Learning Labs | 4/7/2026 9:30am | 4.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| Low-stress, high-safety handling for animal shelters | Learning Labs | 4/7/2026 9:30am | 4.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| Reactivity revolution: Understanding and working with reactive dogs in shelters and homes | Behavior | 4/9/2026 8:00am | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| Taking advantage of time: Training cooperative care behaviors to long-term shelter dogs | Behavior | 4/10/2026 11:15am | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| The ‘good life’ of a ‘good dog’: A total welfare model for dogs | Progressive Programs | 4/9/2026 2:15pm | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| The price is right! Low-cost, high-impact enrichment for shelter animals | Behavior | 4/10/2026 9:45am | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
| To B-mod or not to B-mod: Comparing options for dogs with behavior issues | Behavior | 4/9/2026 3:45pm | 1.5 | Behavior Consultants |
