Training of Unlicensed School Personnel Responsible for Administering Medications

(A) Any unlicensed school personnel administering medication must be properly trained and supervised by a school nurse. (B) Training shall be provided under the direction of the school nurse. (C) At a minimum, the training program shall include content standards and a test of competency developed and approved by the Department of Public Health in consultation with the Board of Registration in Nursing and practicing school nurses. (D) Personnel designated to administer medications shall be provided with the names and locations of unlicensed school personnel who have documented certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Schools should make everyeffort to have a minimum of two school staff members with documented certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation present in each school building throughout the day. (E) The school nurse shall document the training and evidence of competency of unlicensed school personnel designated to assume the responsibility for medication administration. (F) The school nurse shall provide a training review and informational update at least annually for those unlicensed school personnel authorized to administer medications. (G) The requirements for training specific to the administration of epinephrine and the administration of an emergency rescue opioid antagonist by unlicensed school personnel are outlined in 105 CMR 210.010 and 105 CMR 210.011 respectively.