Qualifications For Certification

Persons that wish to practice as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician must meet all of the following qualifications: (1) Meet the definition of a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician; (2) Possess a certificate of completion, obtained within the previous twelve (12) months, from a course on euthanasia which has been approved by the Board. The course must include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Theory and History - The theory and history of euthanasia methods. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING CERTIFIED ANIMAL CHAPTER 1730-05 EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS (b) Anatomy - Animal anatomy including landmarks commonly used for the restraint of animals and the administration of injectable euthanasia solution. (c) Restraint and Handling - Proper animal handling to ease trauma and stress to the animal and reduce the likelihood injury to the handler. (d) Euthanasia Methods - Proper methods of humanely euthanizing injured, sick, homeless or unwanted animals. This must include participation in the performance of proper euthanasia of an animal by each student. (e) Dosages - Dosages of chemical agents. (f) Injection - Proper injection techniques. (g) Verification of Death. (h) Disposal - Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals. (i) Record Keeping - Documentation of usage, storage, handling and disposal of outdates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (j) Security - Maintaining proper security precautions for all controlled substances and drugs. (k) Stress Management - Dealing with the psychological stress of animal euthanasia.