Euthanasia by Injection: Parts 1 and 2

Course overview

This online, on-demand course prepares students with the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to seek licensure, or to recertify, as a Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) for animal shelters. The course is divided into two parts that may be taken separately or together: Part 1: consists of interactive lecture content about anatomy, pharmacology, proper administration and storage of euthanasia drugs, federal and state laws regulating the storage and accountability of euthanasia solutions, euthanasia technician stress management, and proper disposal of euthanized animals. Part 2: consists of hands-on, clinical skills competency training where students practice and demonstrate proficiency with animal selection; proper handling of syringes and needles; calculating drug dosage; record-keeping for controlled drug logs; low-stress handling of animals; giving SC, IM, IV, IP, and IC injections; verifying depth of anesthesia; verifying death; and proper body disposal.