Does the licensed practical nurse require a specific certification to give chemotherapy in the home setting?

The state and federal laws and regulations do not require the licensed practical nurse to have a special certification to give chemotherapy in the home setting. The facility or employer may require a specific certification or training program. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission recommends the licensed practical nurse use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if the administration of the off-label medication is within the nurse's regulatory and individual scope of practice.