- Education Required for Addiction Counselor Credentialing
Wyoming credentials three types of addiction counselors. Certified Addiction Practitioner Assistants requires, at minimum, an associate degree in a relevant field and 270 hours of relevant education courses. A Certified Addictions Practitioner requires a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field and 21 hours of relevant education courses. A Licensed Addictions Therapist requires a master’s degree in a relevant mental health field, completion of relevant education courses and 3,000 hours of supervised experience. Wyo. Stat. §33-38 and Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
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- Licensed Professional Counselor Ability to Diagnose
Licensed professional counselors may treat, diagnose, test, assess or counsel individuals or groups to alleviate mental disorders, understand unconscious or conscious motivation, resolve emotional relationships, or attitudinal conflicts, or modify behaviors that interfere with effective emotional, social or intellectual functioning. Wyo. Stat. §33-38-102(a)(viii)
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- Number of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Prescribing Buprenorphine
As of August 2018, 17 NPs in Wyoming have received a federal waiver to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine-containing products. Consistent with their prescriptive authority and with proper training or experience an NP in Wyoming may obtain a federal waiver to dispense buprenorphine-containing products. Wyo. Stat. §33-21-120(a)(i)(A)
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- Number of Physician Assistants Prescribing Buprenorphine
As of August 2018, 6 PAs in Wyoming have received a federal waiver to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine-containing products. A PA in Wyoming may prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances under the supervision of a physician. With proper training or appropriate experience a PA in Wyoming can receive a federal waiver to dispense buprenorphine-containing products, as long as the supervising physician is certified, trained, or permitted to treat and manage patients with opioid use disorder. Wyo. Stat. §33-26-510
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- Peer Support Specialist Certification or Credentialing Authority
The certification standards and procedures for peer specialists are developed and administered by the Wyoming Department of Health. The standards include requirements for peer specialist qualifications, training, examination and supervision.
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- Certified Nurse Midwife Practice Authority
Full independent practice and prescriptive authority.
APRNs (including CNMs) are recognized and licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Wyo. Stat. §33-21-120
APRNs (including CNMs) are authorized to prescribe prescription drugs and Schedules II-V controlled substances. Wyo. Stat. §33-21-120(a)(i)(A)
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- Nurse Practitioner Practice Authority
Full independent practice and prescriptive authority.
APRNs (including NPs) are recognized and licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Wyo. Stat. §33-21-120
APRNs (including NPs) are authorized to prescribe prescription drugs and Schedules II-V controlled substances. Wyo. Stat. §33-21-120(a)(i)(A)
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- Nurse Practitioner Authority to Sign POLST Forms
NPs are authorized to sign POLST forms as a patient’s primary health care provider. Wyo. Stat. §35-22-504
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- Nurse Practitioner as a Primary Care Provider
NPs are recognized in state policy as primary care providers. Primary care means care provided by a family practice physician, pediatrician, internist, obstetrician or an NP or PA in a similar practice. Wyo. Stat. §26-1-104
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- Authority to perform ophthalmic procedures
Optometrists may perform all procedures included in their full scope of practice, including laser surgery. Wyo. Stat. §33-23-101
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- Injectable Authority
Optometrists may administer any therapeutic pharmaceutical agent. Wyo. Stat. §33-23-101
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- Prescription of controlled substances
Optometrists may prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances and Schedule II controlled substances containing hydrocodone combinations. Wyo. Stat. §33-23-102
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- Dental Hygienists with Direct Access
A public health dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride varnishes, oral health education, and dental screenings in certain facilities. The dental hygienist must have a collaborative agreement with a dentist. Wyo. Rules Chapter 7, Section 5(c)
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- Dental Therapists
Dental therapists are not recognized in state policy as an oral health provider.
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- Practice of Teledentistry
Wyoming does not explicitly allow for the practice of teledentistry.
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- Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine
Wyoming has not enacted legislation allowing pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. However, the federal PREP Act does allow pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine through the duration of the public health emergency.
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- Prescription Adaptation
Wyoming does not allow pharmacists to modify prescriptions.
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- Prescription of Hormonal Contraceptives
Wyoming does not allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives.
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- Prescription of Tobacco Cessation Aids
Wyoming does not allow pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation aids.
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- Supervision Requirements
A physician assistant is qualified by the individual’s education, training and experience to provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic and health promotion and disease prevention services. A physician assistant may collaborate with or refer to the appropriate member of a healthcare team as indicated by the condition of the patient and the education, experience and competence of the physician assistant and current standard of care. Wyo. Stat. §33-26-502
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- Prescriptive Authority for Physician Assistants
A PA may prescribe drugs and Schedules II-V controlled substances. Wyo. Stat. §33-26-510
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- Scope of Practice Determination
A PA may perform duties and responsibilities delegated by the supervising physician and are within the scope of practice of the physician. Wyo. Stat. §33-26-502
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Most Recent Wyoming SOP Legislative Search Results
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H 119 : Medical Prescriptions Off Label Purposes
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Relates to professions and occupations, authorizes prescribers to prescribe medications…
Subject: Pharmacist Prescription Adaptation -
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S 112 : Peer Support Counseling Confidentiality
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Relates to labor and employment, provides that any communication made…
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H 39 : Optometrist Practice Act Amendments
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Relates to optometry, amends optometrists' scope of practice, prohibits an…
Subject: Optometrist Injectable Authority, Optometrist Prescription of Controlled Substances, Optometrist Authority to Perform Ophthalmic Procedures -
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S 33 : Physician Assistants Amendments
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Relates to physician assistants, amends and repeals provisions governing physician…
Subject: PA Prescriptive Authority, PA Supervision Requirements -
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H 123 : Pharmacists Prescribing Contraceptives
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Relates to professions and occupations, provides for prescription and administration…
Subject: Pharmacist Prescription of Hormonal Contraceptives
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