Epinephrine Auto-Injector Information
State laws have been updated to allow physicians to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to businesses and the general public with proper training and certification. The epinephrine certification card issued by the EMS Authority allows an individual to obtain a prescription for and administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a person experiencing anaphylaxis, with civil liability protection.
https://emsa.ca.gov/epinephrine_auto_injector/
Administered in CA by EMS Authority – many other states have programs. Each state has their own rules on use and documentation.
Emergency Medical Services Authority
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Email:
Epi-cert@emsa.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 323-9875
CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY in CA
Number 3 is the option for us.
1) Currently licensed or certified California physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, mobile intensive care nurse, paramedics and advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) are deemed to have met the requirement for training and are eligible to apply for certification.
2) California emergency medical technicians (EMTs), lifeguards, firefighters and peace officers who have successfully completed training in the administration of epinephrine by auto-injector, approved by a local EMS agency or the EMS Authority, are eligible to apply for certification.
3) Individuals who have a course completion document from an EMSA approved epinephrine auto-injector training program signed by the class instructor.
The fee is $15 and good for 2 years. With the certificate you still need to go to your doctor to have a prescription written.