Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXXXV - Veterinarians
Chapter 12 - Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians
Section LXXXV-1203 - Examinations

A. The board may formulate, administer and grade an examination (herein defined as such written examination, oral interviews, and/or practical demonstrations as the board may request or require) or may select an agency whose qualifications for performing any or all of theses functions are recognized by the board and charge said agency with the formulation, administration and/or grading of the examination.

B. All applicants for full certification must take and pass the examination(s) adopted by the board.

C. The administration of the examination(s) shall be in accordance with rules, practices, policies, or procedures prescribed by the board or by the designees of the board or by any person or person with whom the board may have contracted to administer said exam. The exam may be administered by members of the board or any of the agents, employees, or designees of the board.

D. The examination may be prepared, administered and graded by the members of the board or may be prepared, administered and/or graded, in whole or in part, by any person, firm, corporation or other entity selected, requested or designated to do so by the board.

E. The course shall consist of presentations in the areas of legal concerns (Veterinary Practice Act), record-keeping requirements (Veterinary Practice Act and DEA), human safety, and a general knowledge of sodium pentobarbital and proper euthanasia techniques.

F. The administration of the course shall be in accordance with rules, practices, policies, or procedures prescribed by the board or its designees. Instruction may be provided by the members of the board or any agent, employee, or designee of the board.