Persons that wish to practice as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician must meet all of the following qualifications:

1. (1) Meet the definition of a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician;

2. (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:

   1. (a) Theory and History - The theory and history of euthanasia methods. EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS
   2. (b) Anatomy - Animal anatomy including landmarks commonly used for the restraint of animals and the administration of injectable euthanasia solution.
   3. (c) Restraint and Handling - Proper animal handling to ease trauma and stress to the animal and reduce the likelihood injury to the handler.
   4. (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.
   5. (e) Dosages - Dosages of chemical agents.
   6. (f) Injection - Proper injection techniques.
   7. (g) Verification of Death.
   8. (h) Disposal - Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals.
   9. (i) Record Keeping - Documentation of usage, storage, handling and disposal of outdates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
   10. (j) Security - Maintaining proper security precautions for all controlled substances and drugs.
   11. (k) Stress Management - Dealing with the psychological stress of animal euthanasia.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-12-106, 63-12-135, and 63-12-141. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendments filed October 17, 2025; effective January 15, 2026.