National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) Accreditation Renewal Training Modules

Last Modified: September 03, 2026

Veterinarians need to use these training modules to renew their Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accreditation. The NVAP trains and approves veterinarians to keep U.S. animals healthy and prevent the spread of animal diseases. 

Accreditation Renewal Instructions

To renew your accreditation, carefully follow these steps:

  1. Plan Ahead

    NVAP strongly recommends starting the renewal process early. The databases you use to take AAST modules and get certificates may be unavailable due to maintenance or technical problems. Avoid renewing right before your accreditation expires. 

  2. Know your National Accreditation Number (NAN)

    You will need your six-digit NAN to access each module’s certificate of completion. If you don’t know your NAN, contact your local NVAP coordinator.

  3. Complete the required APHIS-Approved Supplemental Training (AAST) training modules

    • Category I veterinarians must complete three units of AAST within their 3-year renewal period.
    • Category II veterinarians must complete six units of  AAST within their 3-year renewal period.

    Each module counts as one unit of training and takes about 1 hour to finish. The training modules are free and can be completed online. Modules completed in previous renewal periods can be retaken in the current renewal period.

  4. Keep your certificate of completion

    At the end of each module, print your certificate or save it as a PDF in a secure location. Keep it forever. You will need it for your accreditation renewal and periodic training audits. 

  5. Access the renewal process online

    The accreditation renewal process is available at NVAP Renewal Instructions. Don’t submit copies or originals of any certificates to APHIS. If you don’t know your renewal date, contact your NVAP coordinator.

Overview

APHIS-Approved Supplemental Training (ASST) Module Names and Descriptions 

Released: December 10, 2025
Module 3

The Accredited Veterinarian’s Role in Notifiable and Foreign Animal Diseases 

This module is narrated.
Module 4

Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread

This module is narrated.
Module 5

Vesicular Diseases 

This module is narrated.
Module 8

International Movement of Horses

This module is narrated.
Module 9

Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category I Animals
Module 10

Personal Protective Equipment for Veterinarians 

This module is narrated.
Module 11

Sheep and Goats and Disease Awareness and Health Certificates 

This module is narrated.
Module 12

Animal Disease Traceability 

This module is narrated.
Module 13

Aquatic Animal Health Regulations and Health Certification
Module 14

Evaluation of Aquatic Animals for Detection of Reportable Diseases and Pathogens 
Module 15

Disease Prevention and Biosecurity in Aquaculture
Module 18

Collecting and Shipping Swine Diagnostic Samples

This module is narrated.
Module 21

Livestock Fitness to Travel
Module 24

Collecting and Shipping Swine Diagnostic Samples

This module is narrated.
Module 28

Significant and Emerging Viral Disease of Carp, Koi, and Goldfish
Module 30

The Role of Veterinarians in Honey Bee Health
Module 31

High-Impact Equine Diseases in the United States

This module is narrated.
Module 35

Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle

This module is narrated.
Module 36

An Introduction of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and Domestic and International Movement of Poultry

This module is narrated.
Module 38

Role of Category I Animals in Foreign Animal Disease Introduction and Transmission

This module is narrated.
Module 39

Swine Health for Accredited Veterinarian 

This module is narrated.
Module 40

The Veterinarian’s Role in Preharvest Microbial Food Safety

This module is narrated.
Module 41

New World Screwworm

This module is narrated.

Contact Us

NVAP Coordinators

NVAP coordinators are available to assist you with obtaining, maintaining, and updating your accreditation. As an accredited veterinarian, you must notify APHIS when your home or business contact information changes, one of your veterinary licenses expires or otherwise lapses, or you need to become authorized to perform accredited duties in an additional State. 

Contact your NVAP coordinator for help with these needs or anything else related to your accreditation.

National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) Accreditation Renewal Training Modules Contacts

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