# Title 33 — State Department of Health

## Article 33-37 — Epinephrine Administration

## Chapter 33-37-01 — Epinephrine Administration

### § 33-37-01-01. Persons eligible to administer epinephrine.

A person whose employment creates a reasonable expectation to care for the health and safety of
others may administer epinephrine to persons suffering from an anaphylactic reaction. A person who is
deemed to have a reasonable expectation to care for the health and safety of others includes a teacher,
camp counselor, day care operator, and security person. Prehospital emergency medical services
personnel must meet the requirements specified in chapter 33-36-01.
History: Effective December 1, 1996.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-05.2
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-05.2
### § 33-37-01-02. Training requirements.

A person authorized to administer epinephrine under this chapter shall complete training by a
physician licensed by the North Dakota state board of medical examiners or the physician's designee.
The physician shall determine the training content, criteria for satisfactory completion, and frequency.
The physician shall maintain a record of the training which identifies the individuals trained, the training
content, and the date of the training. The physician shall make training records available to the state
department of health upon request.
History: Effective December 1, 1996.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-05.2
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-05.2
### § 33-37-01-03. Administration devices.

A person authorized to administer epinephrine shall utilize a single use disposable device that
automatically injects a premeasured dose. The device may be obtained by a trained person from a
pharmacy upon the request of a licensed physician. The device must be stored and maintained where
trained staff are present.
History: Effective December 1, 1996.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-05.2
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-05.2
