I am in support of the increase to raise annual CE requirement from 6 hours to 8 hours. The majority of other states require more than 6 hours (average of 7-8/year).  I strongly belive for technicians to remain up to date in this ever changing field, more hours are required to ensure the level of care the public and our patients deserve.  Since VA does not place a maximum on online CE hours allowed and so many organizations are providing free CE (VALVT, ER and specialty referral hospitals accross the state, veterinary pharmaceutical and supply companies, ect) I do not belive the increase of 2 hours would cause any additional financial concerns for technicians or their employers.