Scope of Practice for Starting IV's

i have never been able to find info like that. ive seen medical assistants giving TB tests before and it really made me wonder

I'm assuming you're strictly talking about starting the line and not asking about specific IV meds/fluids/blood products/etc.

LPN can start a line, but is technically supposed to be certified by their facility or via a state-sponsored IV therapy program (some Tennessee Technology Centers host these).

In some cases, an ED tech/ER tech can start a line (depends on facility policy), but I believe they have to be an EMT-IV and not a CNA/MA/etc to do this.

Phlebotomist/MLT/CNA/MA can not legally start an IV, despite the phleb's/MLT's comprehensive training in vampirism.

In order to start an IV line, you should be within your scope of practice to administer IV medication (even if it's just normal saline). Phleb/MLT/CNA/MA are not licensed/certified to administer IV medication.

Medical assistants can and do start lines in TN based on the practice setting.

I would be interested in reading the Tennessee Code that allows this. According to the AAMA, CMA's do not prepare or administer IV medication.

We have been taught that only RN's can do any kind of assesment and/or teaching!

LPNs CAN and do assess in the state of TN. RNs must complete the initial health assessment on admission but LPNs are able to collect and document data.