Can LVNs work events?

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Hello :) This is for California LVN

I was curious if anyone knows if LVNs can work at events that required medical staff, usually an Emt, to be on site to provide BLS/first aid if it becomes necessary.

My son's martial art school's events required an ambulance and an Emt on site, but also have to hire another Emt depending on size of event. I've been asked if I'd be willing to fill the spot, but am unaware if I am legally able to do so. Thank you in advance.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Rheumatology.

I have worked Event Medicine ( conferences, races, conventions). I would think the LPN role would be similar to that of one in an ER. Our step up is similar to an ER in terms of having a PA, NP, MD + RN, in case a Code had to be run. Tell me about the role of a LPN in an ER, it has been a while for me.

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

There is a broad difference between LVNs & EMTs. I would be concerned that they might expect you to do something out of your scope of practice.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Unlike EMTs that work under standing physician protocols, LVNs require oversight by an RN or physician. There are quite a few skills EMTs have that LVNs (and most RNs don't have) such as specialized splints, PHTLS transfer & securing a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury (choosing & applying a rigid c-collar, transfer and secure to backboard maintaining cspine precautions, oral & nasal airways, safe removal of a helmet ). The scope varies but these skills are not taught in nursing school.

Most events I've been to its EMS (EMT basic, possibility paramedic) ED RNs and if a large event perhaps APN, PA's & physicians.

Check with the BoN about volunteering as first aid at an event. Do you have a standard first aid certification?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I was invited to work basic health screening fairs for major companies during my LVN days. The duties would have consisted strictly of vital sign checks.

However, I never actually worked any of these fairs because the wage offer was always very low-ball and not worth my time.

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