Florida State Statute 828.058, and Florida Administrative Code 61G18-16.005, mandate that an employee or agent of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility that is operated for the collection and care of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted dogs and cats must successfully complete a 16 hour euthanasia technician certification course prior to performing animal euthanasia. 

This course is not open to veterinary technicians who work for private practice veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitators, or the general public.  Instructors will only certify students who are employed by agencies or shelters that are subject to Florida State Statute 823.15 record requirements. 



FAPAA requires all students complete the four modules of Fear Free Shelters as a prerequisite to the euthanasia course taught by FAPAA instructors. Fear Free Shelters is a free Online training program for animal protection, control, care, and welfare professionals.
 
https://fearfreeshelters.com/

 

UPCOMING COURSES

April 4th & 5th, 2024 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control
7115 DeCastro Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Instructor:       Dr. Lisa Centonze

Tuition Fee:    $125.00 for students from FAPAA Member Agencies
                        $180.00 for students from non-member shelters and agencies

Prerequisite:   Fear Free Shelter (Four Modules)

To Register:    Polk County Animal Control April 4th & 5th, 2024
                         Deadline to register is March 27th, 2024

**There is space available for two external students from an agency without a shelter veterinarian.  Students who complete this course will have the opportunity to complete their practical under the guidance and supervision of the instructor.  


April 11th & 12th, 2024 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control
7115 DeCastro Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Instructor:       Dr. Lisa Centonze

Tuition Fee:    $125.00 for students from FAPAA Member Agencies
                        $180.00 for students from non-member shelters and agencies

Prerequisite:   Fear Free Shelter (Four Modules)

To Register:    Polk County Animal Control April 11th & 12th, 2024
                         Deadline to register is April 5th, 2024

**There is space available for three external students from an agency without a shelter veterinarian.  Students who complete this course will have the opportunity to complete their practical under the guidance and supervision of the instructor.  


April 14th & 15th, 2024

SPCA Tampa Bay
9099 130th Ave N
Largo, FL 33773

Instructor:       Ashley San Antonio

Tuition Fee:    $250.00 for students from FAPAA Member Agencies
                        $300.00 for students from non-member shelters and agencies

Prerequisite:   Fear Free Shelter (Four Modules)

To Register:    SPCA Tampa Bay registration
                         Deadline to register is April 1st, 2024

Additional:      CET veterinarian-instructor practical verification

**There are three spots available for external students without a shelter veterinarian. Contact Ashley San Antonio for more information and to verify space at ASanantonio@spcatampabay.org


April 25th & 26th, 2024 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control
7115 DeCastro Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Instructor:       Dr. Lisa Centonze

Tuition Fee:    $125.00 for students from FAPAA Member Agencies
                        $180.00 for students from non-member shelters and agencies

Prerequisite:   Fear Free Shelter (Four Modules)

To Register:    Polk County Animal Control April 25th & 26th, 2024
                         Deadline to register is April 15th, 2024

**There is space available for two external students from an agency without a shelter veterinarian.  Students who complete this course will have the opportunity to complete their practical under the guidance and supervision of the instructor.

 


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