Arizona Administrative Code
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Article 4 - ANIMAL DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Section R3-2-409.01 - Requirements of Certified Rabies Vaccinator Approved Curriculum; Recordkeeping; Inspection

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 3-2-409.01

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. Approved curriculum training shall include an instructional section and a practical exam showing competency; and shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

1. Anatomy.

2. Personnel safety.

3. Acceptable methods of disposal of supplies.

4. Humane methods of handling domestic animals.

5. Proper vaccine storage and handling.

6. Proper vaccine administration.

7. Record keeping.

8. Management and reporting of adverse events.

B. These rules are provided as components of a certified rabies-vaccinator program, and no fee shall be charged by the State Veterinarian, however the State Veterinarian takes no position on establishment of reasonable fees by a supervising veterinarian for implementation of a certified rabies-vaccinator program.

C. The Certified Rabies Vaccinator shall keep records of all vaccination-related activities for three years including, but not limited to:

1. Rabies certificates.

2. Adverse event reports, including reports of human exposure to rabies vaccines.

D. A shelter is subject to periodic random inspection by the Office of the State Veterinarian. Upon request by the Office of the State Veterinarian, the responsible supervising veterinarian or Certified Rabies Vaccinator shall immediately produce requested records.

E. Following an audit or inspection, if evidence exists of noncompliance with the above standards, the State Veterinarian reserves the right to terminate a Certified Rabies Vaccinator's certification.

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