I see no problem with a 2 hour annual increase. There are lots of opportunities, at least in Virginia, for techs to attend free classes; this is something that occupies 1 day. I attended one series on a Sunday that gave 5 credit hours. Pet poison helpline has several free classes during the year that you log into and listen too. I did not pay a penny, except for a 1 1/2 hour drive gas cost, on any of my CE this year. Confining yourself to learning from the vets at one practice, etc. I think limits a LVT. And, everyone should have the chance to attend a large conference periodically. I've been practicing since 1990 and I remember when there were no requirements; it was a battle to get any CE. Requiring CE was a great thing because it allowed us to expand from what we knew to a broader experience. And as far as learning what vets do--you should have a thorough working knowledge of the medicine you are practicing. You should never stop learning and experience combined with education is a powerful tool on that road.