Top 10 Medical Record-Keeping Deficiencies (1 hour)

Already completed “MI Medical Records and Veterinary Law”? This new course is your next step and satisfies Michigan’s 1‑hour Medical Record-Keeping CE requirement.

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You've completed the two-hour course on "Veterinary Medical Records" and are ready to advance your knowledge OR you need a quick refresher. Either way, this condensed one-hour course will break down ten common medical record-keeping errors as evidenced by state veterinary medical board license disciplinary actions. The case examples will allow us to dive deeper into specific scenarios that may land veterinarians in trouble and highlight how to avoid these common mistakes. The course will reinforce how to draft a legally defensible medical record and incorporate best practices for improved patient care. It will also satisfy the one hour medical record requirement for Michigan. RACE Program # 20-1231100.


"This is an excellent, well thought out, concise and valuable lesson. It is a must not only for old guys like me but for any veterinarian trying to increase his or her chances of staying out of trouble in these client complaint-happy times. I enjoyed it and highly recommend it."

- Jim Humphreys, DVM, Retired in Texas

Your Instructor


Sarah L. Babcock, DVM, JD
Sarah L. Babcock, DVM, JD

Dr. Sarah Babcock is a licensed veterinarian and attorney. She provides both online and live continuing education to help her colleagues fulfill their lifelong obligation to the continual improvement of professional knowledge and competence, as well as satisfy state licensing requirements.

Her active engagement in professional associations, academia, and small animal medicine helps to ensure that the courses offered are applicable to veterinary practice, reflect the needs of the profession, and encourage compliance with evolving veterinary medical law, ethics, and standards of care.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
After enrolling, you have access to this course for 90 days from your purchase date on any device you own. If you run into unexpected circumstances and need a short extension, just reach out before your access expires and we’ll do our best to help.
Has this webinar been approved by the VHMA or RACE?
This program (#20-1231118) has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
When does the course start and finish?
This is a self-paced online course. You decide when to start and when to finish within your 90-day access period. If you anticipate needing more time, contact us before your access expires so options can be discussed.
When will I get my certificate?
Your completion certificate will be emailed immediately after you finish and pass the course. Please make sure your account profile includes your license number so credits can be accurately reported to RACE, where applicable.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are not satisfied with the course, contact us within 30 days of purchase and a full refund will be provided.
Can more than one person in our clinic take the course?
Each purchase provides one individual license to access the course materials. That means the content, videos, and downloads may not be shared, copied, or reproduced for others. If multiple team members in your clinic would like to enroll, contact us about multiple licenses or a group rate.