Georgia State AED Law
Physician
Must involve a licensed physician to ensure AED compliance.
CPR/AED Training
AED/CPR training is expected for anticipated AED users.
EMS Notification
Those obtaining an automated external defibrillator are required to notify an agent of the emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center about the AED's existence, location, and type.
Maintenance
The defibrillator must be maintained and tested following the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
Notification of Use
Anyone providing emergency care using an automated external defibrillator must activate the EMS system immediately and report any clinical use of the device to the licensed physician or other authorized personnel overseeing the program.
Laws / Legislation
| Reference | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| SB 60 | 2019 | Provides guidelines to inform high school students participating in interscholastic athletic activities about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest. |
| Georgia Code § 20-2-149.1 | 2015 | Outlines instructions to ensure a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
| GA Reg. 160-4-2-.12 | 2013 | Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, each local board of education which operates a school with grades 9 through 12 shall provide instruction in CPR and the use of an AED to its students as a requirement within existing health or physical education courses. |
| Georgia Code § 31-11-53.2 | 2010 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
| Georgia Code § 31-11-53.1 | 2010 | Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillation, and First Responder. Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
| Georgia Code § 20-2-775 | 2010 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. Outlines instructions to ensure a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
| GA Reg. 150-13-.02 | 2010 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
| GA Reg. 150-13-.01 | 2010 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |