Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-05-.03 - 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 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.

(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 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.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-05-.03

Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-12-106, and 63-12-141.