South Carolina State AED Laws

To ensure AED compliance, appoint a healthcare professional as a liaison. AED users need CPR/AED training from recognized organizations. Maintain and test AEDs as per manufacturer guidelines, with a documented program. In emergencies, activate EMS or call 911 and report usage to the AED liaison.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Must employ or obtain a health care professional to serve as AED liaison.
	CPR/AED Training	A person or entity that acquires an AED shall require its designated AED users to have current training in CPR and AED use by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
	Maintenance Program	Must maintain and test the AED according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines and keep written records of maintenance and testing. Must have in place an AED program approved by its AED liaison which includes CPR and AED training, AED protocol or guidelines, AED deployment strategies, and an AED equipment maintenance plan;
	Notification of Use	Must include in the AED protocol or guidelines that a person who renders emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia by using an AED must activate the emergency medical services system or 911 as soon as possible. Must also report any clinical use of the AED to the AED liaison.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
		No Current Legislation		No Current Legislation
SC Code § 44-76-40 -2016 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
SC Code § 44-76-30	2016	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
SC Code § 44-76-20	2016	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Health Care Professional, and Designated AED User.
SC Code § 59-17-155	2016	Requires that school districts implement an automated external defibrillator program for each high school.
SC Code § 59-32-30	2016	Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of statewide school districts.