R9-25-505. Protocol for an EMT-I(99) or a Paramedic to Become Eligible to Administer an Immunizing Agent

A. An EMT-I(99) or a Paramedic may be authorized by the EMT- I(99)’s or Paramedic’s administrative medical director to administer an immunizing agent if the EMT-I(99) or Paramedic completes training that: 1. Includes: a. Basic immunology and the human immune response; b. Mechanics of immunity, adverse effects, dose, and administration schedule of available immunizing agents; c. Response to an emergency situation, such as an allergic reaction, resulting from the administration of an immunization; d. Routes of administration for available immunizing agents; e. A description of the individuals to whom an EMCT may administer an immunizing agent; and f. The requirements in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7 related to: i. Obtaining written consent for administration of an immunizing agent, ii. Providing immunization information and written immunization records, and iii. Recordkeeping and reporting; 2. Requires the EMT-I(99) or Paramedic to demonstrate competency in the subject matter listed in subsection (A)(1); and 3. Is approved by the EMT-I(99)’s or Paramedic’s administrative medical director based upon a determination that the training meets the requirements in subsections (A)(1) and (A)(2). B. An administrative medical director of an EMT-I(99) or a Paramedic who completes the training required in subsection (A) shall maintain for Department review and inspection written evidence that the EMT-I(99) or Paramedic has completed the training required in subsection (A), including at least: 1. The name of the training, 2. The date the training was completed, and 3. A signed and dated attestation from the administrative medical director that the training is approved. C. Before administering an immunizing agent to an individual, an EMT-I(99) or a Paramedic shall: 1. Receive written consent consistent with the requirements in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7; 2. Provide immunization information and written immunization records consistent with the requirements in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7; and 3. Provide documentary proof of immunity to the individual consistent with the requirements in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7.