Section 64J-1.019 - Emergency Treatment of Insect Stings(1) An individual who desires to be certified to administer epinephrine to a person who suffers adverse reactions to insect stings must: (a) Be 18 years of age or older;(b) Have, or reasonably expect to have as a result of occupation or volunteer status, responsibility for at least one other person who has severe adverse reactions to insect stings; and,(c) Have successfully completed, within the previous 2 years, a training program in the appropriate procedures for administration of epinephrine to persons who suffer adverse reactions to insect stings.(2) Epinephrine administration training programs shall be conducted by a Florida licensed physician and shall include, at a minimum, 30 minutes of training on the following subjects: (a) Definition of anaphylaxis;(b) Agents which might cause anaphylaxis and the distinction between them, including insect stings, drugs, food and inhalants;(c) Recognition of symptoms of anaphylaxis;(d) Appropriate emergency treatment of anaphylaxis as a result of insect stings;(e) Use of a method of administration of epinephrine, i.e., autoinjector, as a result of insect stings including demonstration verifying correct technique;(f) Pharmacology of epinephrine including its indications, contraindications, and side effects;(g) Instruction that administration of epinephrine shall be utilized only in the absence of the availability of a physician.(3) The individual shall apply on DH Form 1882, December 2008, Application for Insect Sting Emergency Treatment Certification, which is incorporated by reference and available from the department, and submit documentation of successful completion of the training requirements as outlined in subsection 64J-1.019(1), F.A.C., with the required certification fee of $25.00 to the department.(4) Certificates of training expire on March 1 of each odd-numbered year. The requirements for and process for renewal of certification are the same as that for initial certification.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64J-1.019
Rulemaking Authority 381.88(3) FS. Law Implemented 381.88 FS.
New 9-3-00, Amended 4-15-01, Formerly 64E-2.035.New 9-3-00, Amended 4-15-01, Formerly 64E-2.035.