Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 100048

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 100048 - Course Content Requirements

(a) Training in the administration of epinephrine shall result in the lay rescuer demonstrating competency in the assessment, management and administration of epinephrine to an individual suspected of having an anaphylactic reaction.

(b) The following topics and skills shall be included in the training:

(1) Common causative agents,

(2) Recognition of symptoms of anaphylaxis,

(3) Recognition of signs of anaphylaxis,

(4) Acquisition and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors,

(5) Maintenance and quality assessment of epinephrine auto-injectors,

(6) Emergency use of an epinephrine auto-injector

(A) Indications,

(B) Contraindications,

(C) Adverse effects,

(D) Administration by auto-injector,

(E) Dosing,

(F) Drug actions,

(G) Proper storage, handling and disposal of used/or expired injectors,

(7) Consent law,

(8) Good Samaritan law,

(9) Emergency Care Plans,

(10) Activation of the EMS system by calling 9-1-1,

(11) Commonly available models of epinephrine auto-injectors,

(12) Record keeping requirement as specified in Section 100045(b).

(c) At the completion of training, the student shall successfully complete a competency based written and skills examination which shall include all the course content requirements listed in subsection (b) of this Section.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100048

1. New section filed 10-15-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 42).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1797.107, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.197 and 1797.197a, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 10-15-2015; operative 1/1/2016 (Register 2015, No. 42).