NAC638.480. Demonstration of competence during practical examination of trainees.

      1. During the practical examination, a euthanasia technician must demonstrate competence in:

     (a) Giving injections by the performance of intravenous injections by insertion of a needle into the vein of an animal.

     (b) Handling needles by:

          (1) Keeping the cap on the needle until the injection is ready to be made;

          (2) Choosing a needle of the appropriate size and length for the animal;

          (3) Using a dosage of sodium pentobarbital not less than the minimum recommended by the manufacturer; and

          (4) Aspirating the needle for all injections.

     (c) The following areas by:

          (1) Handling animals with care and regard for human safety. Use of devices for control must be limited to fractious or potentially dangerous animals.

          (2) Communicating effectively with a handler.

          (3) Lowering an animal that has been injected to a surface after the animal collapses.

     2. During the practical examination, a euthanasia technician may demonstrate competence in giving injections by:

     (a) The performance of intracardiac injections by insertion of a needle into the heart of an unconscious animal; or

     (b) The performance of intraperitoneal injections by insertion of a needle into the injection site of an animal.

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