HB 1689 - DIGEST |
Authorizes a licensed athletic trainer to: (1) Purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers and other similar medications; |
(2) Draw-up and administer the other drugs or medications as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training; and |
(3) After completion of an anaphylaxis training program, administer an epinephrine autoinjector to an individual who is experiencing anaphylaxis. |
Requires an athletic trainer to complete a one-time training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. |
Revises the meaning of "athletic trainer" to require an athletic trainer to be licensed as a health care provider. |
Revises the definition of "practitioner" to include a licensed athletic trainer, to the extent authorized under chapter 18.250 RCW, for purposes of chapter 69.41 RCW regarding legend drugs and prescription drugs. |