4723-17-05 Standards for intravenous therapy course personnel.

(A) A person who is responsible for developing a licensed practical nurse intravenous therapy course for submission to an OBN approver shall satisfy all of the following:

(1) Hold an active Ohio license as a registered nurse;

(2) Possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing;

(3) Have a minimum of two years experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse; and

(4) Have formal education or practical experience in adult education.

(B) Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, the course in intravenous therapy for a licensed practical nurse shall be taught by one or more registered nurses each of whom meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(3) of this rule:

(1) Have completed an approved professional nursing education program;

(2) Hold an active Ohio license to practice nursing; and

(3) Have a minimum of two years experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse that includes substantial direct clinical experience in intravenous therapy.

(4) It is recommended that a registered nurse engaged in the teaching of licensed practical nurse intravenous therapy courses hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.

(C) A licensed health care professional who is not a registered nurse may be utilized to conduct a portion of the intravenous therapy course provided:

(1) The licensed health care professional teaches only a portion of the course at the direction of a registered nurse instructor; and

(2) The licensed health care professional imparts information that is consistent with his or her professional educational preparation and within his or her statutory scope of practice.

HISTORY: Eff 4-1-93; 2-1-00; 2-1-05

Replaces: 4723-17-05, 4723-17-06

Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03

Rule authorized by: RC 4723.07

Rule amplifies: RC 4723.17

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/01/2010