(1) A board-approved written and practical test for CETs must include:

(a) Montana regulations governing CETs;

(b) state and DEA drug record keeping requirements including disposal of out-of-date drugs and reporting of loss or theft of drugs;

(c) human safety in administration of animal euthanasia;

(d) pharmacology of sodium pentobarbital, xylazine, and acepromazine;

(e) proper dosage and injection techniques of approved euthanasia and restraint drugs;

(f) animal anatomy; and

(g) verification of death.

(2) A passing score on the written portion of the examination of 70 percent is required.

(3) A passing score on the practical test will be determined by the successful completion of hands-on demonstrations, which indicate that the applicant has been properly trained in procedures, which enable the applicant safely and effectively to restrain and perform humane euthanasia with restraint drugs and sodium pentobarbital. The practical examination will be graded on a pass/fail basis. The practical test shall be administered by the board-approved course provider.

(4) Applicants who fail to achieve a passing score on any portion of the exam will not be eligible for certification.