Can A Emt Basic Give A Shot If They Are A Trained Lpn?


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I am a trained LPN and have been taking classes for EMT Basic, and was just wondering if I was on a ambulance and had to give someone an IV or shot would it be okay to do?

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  1. Taco Man on December 27, 2009 3:22 am

    According to an instructor I use to have, if your job title is EMT Basic you act as an EMT Basic only. No matter what else you had training in.

  2. Diane A on December 27, 2009 3:28 am

    Absoultely NOT. The job title you work for & description determines your scope of practice. This is completely exceeding your scope of practice & would probably result in your loss of license. Even as a LPN, if you gave a medication on your own, you would be subject to sanctions.