South Carolina § 44-99-50 - Anaphylaxis training program.

§ 44-99-50. Anaphylaxis training program.

(A) An employee, agent, or other individual described in Section 44-99-30 or 44-99-40, before undertaking an act authorized by this chapter, shall complete an anaphylaxis training program and must complete an anaphylaxis training program at least every two years following completion of the initial anaphylaxis training program. The training must be conducted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a licensed medical provider, a nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment, the manufacturer of an epinephrine auto-injector, an organization with a training program that has been approved in at least three states, or an entity or individual approved by the department. The department also may approve specific entities or individuals or may approve classes of entities or individuals to conduct training.

(B) Training may be conducted online or in person and, at a minimum, must address:

(1) how to recognize 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) emergency follow-up procedures.

(C) The entity that conducts the training shall issue a certificate to each person who successfully completes the anaphylaxis training program. The certificate, at a minimum, must include:

(1) the name of the organization or individual conducting the training;

(2) the name of the individual being trained; and

(3) the date the training occurred.

HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 529, SECTION 2; 2016 Act No. 156 (H.3706), SECTION 2, eff April 21, 2016.