Subject to the availability of a volunteer physician, nurse or licensed paramedic, the department shall approve and coordinate training in a course in epinephrine injections for administration to those persons suffering from serious adverse reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings, and this training may authorize lay individuals eighteen (18) years of age or over to administer epinephrine in emergency situations. Further, such individuals must demonstrate a need for such training, which can be based upon occupational or family circumstances. Possession of the drug shall be limited to those persons suffering from the allergic condition and the dosage of epinephrine shall be pre-measured.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 140 - Emergency Services
Part 3 - Emergency Medical Services Act of 1983
§ 68-140-302. Part Definitions
§ 68-140-304. Powers and Duties of Board
§ 68-140-305. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
§ 68-140-310. Training for Epinephrine Injections
§ 68-140-313. Enforcement of Part
§ 68-140-315. Criminal Offenses and Penalties
§ 68-140-319. Records Required to Be Kept by Licensees and Permittees
§ 68-140-323. Training on Domestic Violence Issues
§ 68-140-324. Choice of Licenses for Emergency Medical Services Personnel
§ 68-140-332. Proof of License, Registration, or Certification by Electronic Means