NAC638.475. Examination of trainees.  


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  •      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)