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Ohio Law Key Takeaways
| Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Law |
The law grants qualified immunity from civil liability to those who: install or place AEDs; design CPR and AED programs; acquire an AED; have responsibility for locations with an AED; or who are a licensed physician who prescribes an AED. The law allows anyone, trained or not, to use an AED. |
| AED Training | Possessors of AEDs must encourage potential users to complete approved CPR/AED training. |
| AED Maintenance |
The AED must be properly maintained and tested following the manufacturer's guidelines. The law recommends, but does not require, AED owners to notify local EMS of the location of the AED. |
| Schools |
The board of education of each school district may require the placement of an automated external defibrillator in each school under the control of the board. All persons employed by a school district shall receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator in accordance with that section. Each school operated by a school district which offers grades nine to twelve shall provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. Employees of each school district must be trained in CPR/AED, and high school students must receive CPR/AED training. |