Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer Training

Who Should Take This Training?

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This Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer Training For California EMTs course offers EMT CE (Continuing Education) Hours that can be used for renewal.

As of July 1, 2017, changes to Title 22 Div.9 Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician has resulted in changes to the EMT Scope of Practice for all California Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This revision includes new knowledge and skills, some of which are required, and others that are Optional Skills that a Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) may establish for local accreditation.

Starting July 1, 2019, an EMT renewing his or her certification shall submit documentation of successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider:

• The use and administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(c).
• The use and administration of epinephrine by auto-injector that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(d).
• The use of a glucometer that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(e).

What is an EMT?

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An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is trained and certified in basic life support practices and is certified by the LEMSA or an approved public safety agency (Certifying Entity). California law requires all ambulance attendants to be trained and certified to the EMT level and many fire agencies require firefighters to be EMT certified. EMTs are often used as the first dispatched medical responder in an emergency medical system. There are more than 60,000 EMTs certified in California.

How Else Can I Take This Training?

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The 2017 EMT Scope of Practice Update includes a total of up 16 hours of training if taken in the classroom. Safety Unlimited, Inc. (CE Provider #56-0013) has broken this down into 4 Classroom Course Options.

Course Objectives

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The objectives of this Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer Training For California EMTs course are to meet the requirements set forth on July 1, 2017, which resulted in changes to Title 22 Div.9 Chapter 2 Emergency Medical Technician, the EMT Scope of Practice for all California Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Starting 7/1/2019, an EMT renewing his or her certification shall submit documentation of successful completion of the following training by an approved EMT training program or approved CE provider:

• The use and administration of naloxone or other opioid antagonist that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(c).
• The use and administration of epinephrine by auto-injector that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(d).
• The use of a glucometer that meets the standards and requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, §100075(e).

Learning Objectives

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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the function of naloxone;
• Recognize signs and symptoms of opiate/opioid overdose;
• Manage an opiate/opioid overdose scene;
• Identify naloxone indications, contraindications, side effects, and more;
• Perform intranasal or intramuscular administration of naloxone;
• Properly dispose of materials used to administer naloxone;
• Describe the toxicity of fentanyl and similar opioids;
• Explain why epinephrine is effective in aiding patients suffering from asthma attacks or anaphylaxis;
• Identify signs and symptoms of asthma attacks and anaphylaxis;
• Recognize epinephrine indications, contraindications, side effects, and much more;
• Dispose of contaminated items;
• Administer an appropriate dosage of epinephrine;
• Use an auto-injector;
• Describe the requirements for a lay person’s legal use of an auto-injector;
• Recognize indications for glucometer use;
• Observe medical asepsis when using a glucometer;
• Describe glucometer limitations and error messages;
• Explain the steps to take when preparing for glucometer use, blood droplet procedures, and procedure finishing;
• Identify appropriate blood glucose levels for children and adults;
• Use a glucometer as part of patient assessment; and
• Treat high, low, or normal blood sugar.