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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-2381.04. Training required.

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(a) An employee or agent of an authorized entity may not provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector under this subchapter unless he or she completes an anaphylaxis training program.  The training program shall be conducted by:

(1) A nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment;  or

(2) An entity or individual approved by the Department.

(b) The training program may be conducted online or in person and shall include instruction on:

(1) The recognition of signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis;

(2) Standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector;  and

(3) Post-administration emergency medical follow-up procedures.

(c) An organization, individual, or entity that conducts the training program shall issue a certificate, on a form developed by the Department, to each person who successfully completes the training program.

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