COVID-19 Immunization Administration by Additional Health Care Practitioners
On February 19, 2021, the Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs issued
Administrative Order 2021-07 and Waiver 2021-03, which permits authorized health care personnel to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to patients upon direction from a supervising health care practitioner. The Order and Waiver defines “authorized health care personnel” as “licensed practical nurses, certified homemaker home health aides, dentists, respiratory care therapists, perfusionists, podiatrists, optometrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and dental hygienists with local anesthesia permits.” A “supervising health care practitioner” is defined as “a doctor of medicine (M.D.), a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), a registered professional nurse (R.P.N.), an advanced practice nurse (A.P.N.), a physician assistant (P.A.), or a pharmacist (R.Ph.).” The Order and Wavier requires a supervising health care practitioner to determine if authorized health care personnel are licensed in New Jersey and have been trained and are competent to administer a COVID-19 vaccine prior to directing authorized health care personnel to administer the vaccine. Athletic Trainers should read and familiarize themselves with the provisions of this
order.
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The Athletic Training Advisory Committee, which falls under the supervision of the
State Board of Medical Examiners, is responsible for the regulation of athletic trainers.
The purpose of the Board is to:
- protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of New Jersey;
- regulate the practice of Athletic Training; and
- ensure that Athletic Training is performed in compliance with State law.
The Board protects the public by:
- making sure that Athletic Trainers meet all educational requirements for licensure;
- investigating and prosecuting Athletic Trainers who have broken the state's consumer protection laws; and
- requiring all Athletic Trainers to be licensed by the state and to renew their licenses every two years.