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
October 16th & 17th, 2023
Miami-Dade Animal Services
3599 NW 79th Ave
Doral, FL 33122
Instructor: Alejandra Duran, DVM
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: Miami-Dade Animal Services 10.16.23 CET Registration
Additional: CET veterinarian-instructor practical verification
* Students must complete practical portion of course at their respective shelter under the direct observation and guidance of a shelter veterinarian
November 6th & 7th, 2023
Miami-Dade Animal Services
3599 NW 79th Ave
Doral, FL 33122
Instructor: Maria Serrano, DVM
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: Miami-Dade Animal Services 11.6.23 CET Registration
Additional: CET veterinarian-instructor practical verification
* Students must complete practical portion of course at their respective shelter under the direct observation and guidance of a shelter veterinarian
TBD
Citrus County Animal Services – Cancelled, the course will be updated once the rescheduled date is identified
4030 S Airport Rd
Inverness, FL 34450
Instructor: Meaghan Mielo, DVM
Tuition Fee: $200.00 for students from FAPAA Member Agencies
$250.00 for students from non-member shelters and agencies
Prerequisite: Fear Free Shelter (Four Modules)
To Register: Citrus County Course August 28th & 29th, 2023
Additional: CET veterinarian-instructor practical verification
* Students must complete practical portion of course at their respective shelter under the direct observation and guidance of a veterinarian
**There may be limited space available for external students without a shelter veterinarian. Contact Dr. Mielo for more information at Meaghan.Mielo@citrusbocc.com
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Euthanasia Instructor Application
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