D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10613

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-10613 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

10613.1

An individual shall be licensed by the Board of Medicine before practicing as a trauma technologist in the District of Columbia.

10613.2

An individual licensed to practice as a trauma technologist shall have the authority to:

(a) Identify respiratory emergencies and perform critical interventions with oxygen therapy equipment, including bag valve masks;

(b) Identify circulatory emergencies and perform critical interventions, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(c) Identify, assess, and treat, as required, various eye injuries, soft tissue injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, and exposure and reactions to poisons;

(d) Provide topical application of a local anesthetic,

(e) Apply tourniquets, casts, immobilizers, and surgical dressings;

(f) Perform phlebotomy and insert intravenous catheters; and

(g) Suture lacerations and provide wound care.

10613.3

A trauma technologist shall not:

(a) Perform any surgical procedure independently;

(b) Have prescriptive authority; or

(c) Write any progress notes or orders on hospitalized patients.

10613.4

Telecommunication by a physician licensed to practice in the District of Columbia may suffice as a means for directing delegated acts for a trauma technologist who is under the indirect supervision of that physician.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10613

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6639 (4/29/2016)