
Ohio State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
Summary of Requirements |
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Physician | Must consult with a physician regarding compliance with the requirements. |
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CPR/AED Training | A person who possesses an automated external defibrillator shall encourage expected users to complete successfully a course in automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is offered or approved by the American heart association or another nationally recognized organization. |
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EMS Notification | A person who possesses an automated external defibrillator may notify an emergency medical services organization of the location of the defibrillator. |
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Maintenance Program | Must maintain and test the defibrillator according to the manufacturer's guidelines; |
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Notification of Use | An emergency medical services system shall be activated as soon as possible. |
Good Samaritan Protection |
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Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation | ![]() |
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OH Rev Code § 2305.235 - 2015 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation |
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Reference |
Date | Summary |
OH Rev Code § 3313.6023 | 2016 | Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
OH Rev Code § 3313.6021 | 2016 | Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, each school operated by a school district which offers grades nine to twelve shall provide instruction in CPR and the use of an AED. All persons employed by a school district shall receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator in accordance with that section. |
OH Rev Code § 3314.16 | 2004 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
OH Rev Code § 3313.717 | 2004 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
OH Rev Code § 3701.85 | 2001 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |