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Euthanasia and Restraint Certification

CETF-sponsored certification sessions and materials to prepare an applicant for certification as a CET are available on an as-needed basis, typically in the spring of each year. Certification sessions include information in the following areas:

Euthanasia

  • The theory and history of euthanasia methods
  • Animal anatomy
  • Proper animal handling to ease trauma and stress
  • Dosages of chemical agents, record keeping and documentation of usage, storage, handling, and disposal of out-dated drugs and their containers, instruments and equipment used in their administration in accordance with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy laws and rules, and the Code of Federal Regulations
  • Proper injection techniques
  • Proper use and handling of approved euthanasia drugs and equipment

Remote Chemical Capture

Law enforcement personnel CETs must complete Board and CETF-approved training on remote chemical capture techniques in order to obtain and use restraint drugs. Training on remote chemical capture must include:

  • An overview of remote chemical capture
  • Description and basic mechanism of action of approved drugs
  • Laws, regulations, and rules governing remote chemical capture
  • Post-injection care
  • Proper use and handling of approved restraint drugs and equipment
  • Human safety
  • Tactics and strategy
  • Delivery systems and equipment

For more information on the next available training session, contact the Board office directly.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, June 17, 2013 (Board Mtg)
Monday, October 7, 2013 (Board Mtg)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 (CETF Mtg)