Folks, this is a great opportunity to learn to recognize the dangers of bee stings that might lead to anaphylaxes shock. Learn to recognize the symptoms and how to use an epi-pen to save the life of an individual having anaphylaxes shock.
Any one of us could experinece severe anaphylaxes shock, even if we have been stung dozens of times in the past.
Don't let this opportunity go by.
Registration is now open. Go to events and sign up!!!!
FYI - straight from the Oregon Dept of Health code.
Circumstances in Which Trained Persons May Administer Epinephrine
A person who holds a current statement of completion pursuant to OAR 333- 055-0030 may, in an emergency situation when a licensed health care professional is not immediately available, administer epinephrine to any person suffering a severe allergic response to an insect sting or other allergen. The decision to give epinephrine should be based upon recognition of the signs of a systemic allergic reaction and need not be postponed for purposes of identifying the specific antigen which caused the reaction.
Stand by for final date and time. I have persuaded Dr. Brent Ricks (once a beekeeper and member of our Tillamook beekeepers association) to provide the training.
Assuming I can get the conference room reserved, we will be conducting the training at the POTB Conference room either the evening of Monday July 22, or Thursday the 25th of July.
Class size will be limited to 20, so first come first serve.
I will create the event sign up as soon as I coordinate with the POTB.
Those who attend this training will receive authorization from the Oregon Dept of Health to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices (Epi-Pens) to another person who is experiencing anaphylaxes shock symptoms.
This is a tremendous opportunity. I encourage you all to take advantage.
Here is the OHA memo to trainers that will help whomever to decide to take on the task to train us. You could pass this on to possible trainers for their consideration.
I am searching for a nurse practitioner or physician that would be willing to conduct a training class for those of us that want to be certified to use epi pens in case of an emergency. The training is intended for lay persons wanting the knowledge to be able to recognize when someone is suffering from anaphylaxis and to administer epinephrine via an autoinjector that they are authorized to carry.
I have copies of the complete training package provided by the Oregon Health Authority. I have the training manual, PowerPoint slides, quiz, and certificate of completion. All that we need is a physician or nurse practitioner that can prescribe the epi-pens to the graduates of the training who is willing to take the time to present the material to us and qualify us.
Surely, we have someone in our club that knows someone