§ 25-47-104 — Training

Colorado § 25-47-104

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectors

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(1) An employee, agent, or other individual must
complete an anaphylaxis training program before using an epinephrine auto-injector. The training must be conducted by a nationally recognized organization
experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment or by an
individual or entity approved by the department of public health and environment.
The department of public health and environment may approve specific entities or
individuals to conduct training or may approve specific classes by individuals or
entities. The training may be conducted online or in-person and, at a minimum, must
cover:

(a) How to recognize the signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions,
including anaphylaxis;

(b) The standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an
epinephrine auto-injector; and

(c) Emergency follow-up procedures.

(2) The individual or entity that conducts the anaphylaxis training program
shall issue a certificate, on a form developed or approved by the department of
public health and environment, to each person who successfully completes the
anaphylaxis training program.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 630, � 1, effective May 14.