NAC638.475. Examination of trainees.

     1. After each training course, the Board or its representative will examine each trainee.

     2. The written examination must include:

     (a) The theory and history of the methods of euthanasia;

     (b) Anatomy of animals;

     (c) Handling of animals;

     (d) Medications;

     (e) Recordkeeping; and

     (f) Techniques of injection.

     3. The practical examination must include:

     (a) Intravenous injection of an animal;

     (b) Handling of an animal;

     (c) Verification of death;

     (d) Euthanasia of an animal;

     (e) Demonstration of proper recordkeeping;

     (f) Demonstration of understanding and concern for the needs of an animal;

     (g) Demonstration of ability to handle difficult situations; and

     (h) Communication with a handler.

     4. The practical examination may include:

     (a) Intracardiac injection of an animal; or

     (b) Intraperitoneal injection of an animal.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R091-06, 11-13-2006)