Are CNAs allowed to do PPDs in Texas?

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Are CNAs allowed to do PPDs or can only LVN/LPN and RNs do them?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Anywhere I've worked I've never known a CNA that was allowed to administer a TB shot or check one.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Don't know how to make the LMGTFY button, but Let Me Google That For You:

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPagesl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&ti=25&ch=97&rl=173

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First post as well.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

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Sorry, the link doesn't work.

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Specializes in Pedi.

You just go to lmgtfy.com and type in the question and it gives you the link:

Let me google that for you

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Specializes in Pedi.

Let me add (since if I try to edit my post it wants to include the addition as part of the hyperlink), that I've never worked anywhere where a CNA could plant a PPD. Medical assistants may be able to plant them in private practices but I doubt very much that a CNA could plant them anywhere.

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This would be a good question to ask the certifying authority in your state, or the RN or LVN Boards. Any of them would be happy to assist you.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine.

I'm an LVN in Texas. None of the places I've worked or did clinicals at allowed CNA or CMAs to place or read PPD tests. PPD is considered a medication and CNAs are not allowed to administer medications.

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OH, just come to Colorado, they are so loose here, anyone can do anything. Seriously. I miss home so badly in Texas where standards are upheld. Here, I've been in fear of my license on many occasions.

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