National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP)

Training Modules for Accreditation Renewal:

APHIS Approved Supplemental Training (AAST) is available in three formats:

Before getting started:

1. You must know your 6 digit National Accreditation Number (NAN) to access each module Certificate of Completion. If you do not know your NAN, please contact your local Area Office.
2. You must retain your Certificate of Completion.
• The information contained on the certificate will be needed for accreditation renewal when you submit your application.
• You may be requested to display your Certificate of Completion during periodic training audits.
• At the conclusion of each module, be prepared to print your Certificate of Completion or save it in PDF format to a secure file.
3. Category I Accredited Veterinarians must complete any 3 units of AAST anytime within their three-year renewal period to renew their accreditation. Similarly, Category II Accredited Veterinarians must complete any 6 units of AAST anytime within their three-year renewal period.
4. An online accreditation renewal process is available on this website. Do not submit copies or originals of any Certificate of Completion to APHIS. If you do not know your accreditation renewal date, please contact your Area Office.
5. Each module of AAST represents one unit of training and takes approximately one hour to complete. You may select any/all modules of your choice. AAST may be completed free of charge by clicking on the Training Module links below:

Module 1: Introduction to NVAP

Module 2: Role of Agencies, Health Certificates

Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, Program, and Reportable Diseases

Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread

Module 5: Vesicular Diseases

Module 6: Exotic Avian Diseases

Module 7: Foreign Animal Disease Detection in Category 1 Animals

Module 8: International Movement of Horses

Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category 1 Animals

Module 10: Personal Protective Equipment for Veterinarians

Module 13: Aquatic Animal Health Regulations and Health Certification

Module 15: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread in Aquaculture

Module 17: National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)

Module 18: Avian Influenza & Exotic Newcastle Disease

Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response

Module 20: Slaughter Horse Transport

Module 21: Animals' Fitness to Travel

Module 22: Animal Welfare: An Introduction

Module 23: Use of Antibiotics in Animals

Module 24: Collecting and Shipping Swine Diagnostic Samples

Still have questions? See Additional Information or contact your local Area Office.