Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R426 - Population Health, Emergency Medical Services
Rule R426-5 - Emergency Medical Services Training, Endorsement, Certification, and Licensing Standards
Section R426-5-2700 - Epinephrine Auto-Injector and Stock Albuterol Use

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 426-5-2700

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) Any qualified entities or qualified adults shall receive training approved by the Department.

(a) The epinephrine auto-injector training shall include:
(i) recognition of life threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis;

(ii) appropriate administration of an epinephrine auto-injector;

(iii) proper storage of an epinephrine auto-injector;

(iv) disposal of an epinephrine auto-injector; and

(v) an initial and annual refresher course.

(b) The stock albuterol training shall include:
(i) recognition of life threatening symptoms of an asthma emergency;

(ii) appropriate administration of stock albuterol;

(iii) proper storage of stock albuterol;

(iv) disposal of stock albuterol; and

(v) an initial and annual refresher course.

(2) The annual refresher course requirement may be waived if:

(a) the qualified entities or qualified adults are currently licensed at the EMR or higher level by the state; or

(b) the approved trainings are the Red Cross and American Heart Association epinephrine auto-injector modules.

(3) Training in the school setting shall be based on approved Department trainings found on http://www.choosehealth.utah.gov/ prek-12/school-nurses.php pursuant to Section 26-41-104.

(4) To become qualified a teacher or school employee who is 18 years of age or older shall successfully complete the training program listed in Subsection R426-5-2700(l).

(5) All epinephrine auto injectors and stock albuterol shall be kept in a secure unlocked location for use in an emergency. Devices should be and disposed of following the manufacturer's specifications.

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