South Carolina State AED Law

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use:

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.

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.