Utah scope of practice for med spas
Who may perform which procedures, and under what supervision, by state. Below are the Utah rules that govern it, each linked to its primary source.
RN / NP scope for injectables in Utah
Utah routes prescribing through the license. Issuing a prescription for a prescription drug as an RN or LPN is listed as unprofessional conduct except under Section 58-17b, the section the rule itself names. The nursing rules name who may direct the tasks of a licensed practical nurse — an advanced practice registered nurse, a certified nurse midwife, a physician assistant, and other named practitioners —. On the medical side, the licensure-exemption rule for medical assistants places the injection of a neurotoxin or filler for cosmetic purposes outside what that exemption covers.
as an RN or LPN, issuing a prescription for a prescription drug to a patient, except under Section 58-17b
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-502(1)(c) (Unprofessional conduct) · verified Sep 4, 2026
"APRN" means advanced practice registered nurse. (4) "APRN-CRNA" means advanced practice registered nurse with registered nurse anesthetist certification.
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-102(3)-(4) (Definitions) · verified Sep 4, 2026
permitted to direct the tasks of a licensed practical nurse, and includes: (a) an advanced practice registered nurse; (b) a certified nurse midwife; (c) a chiropractic physician; (d) a dentist; (e) an osteopathic physician; (f) a physician assistant; (g) a podiatric physician; (h) an optometrist; (i) a naturopathic physician;
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-102 (Definitions — who may direct an LPN) · verified Sep 4, 2026
injecting the following: (i) medication or substance, including a neurotoxin or filler, for cosmetic purposes; or (ii) cosmetic products with bioactive ingredients with claimed medical benefits.
Utah Admin. Code R156-67-305(4)(c) (Exemptions from licensure — medical assistants) · verified Sep 4, 2026
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