AED State Laws
Requirements
Oregon State AED Law
High school students in Oregon must complete CPR and AED training before graduation, and state legislation requires AED placement in all public and private schools.
Continue scrolling to view a full list of Oregon’s AED requirements.
Summary of Requirements
| Physician | A prescription from a licensed physician is required. |
| CPR/AED Training | A large number of employees as a facility that has one or more Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) must receive training in the use of an AED and CPR to be sure that at least one employee who is properly trained is present during regular business hours. |
| EMS Notification | No legislation is currently in place for Oregon. |
| Maintenance Program | An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be maintained, inspected, and serviced in accordance with guidelines from the manufacturer. The AED must also be stored and clearly marked in a location which can be quickly accessed during normal business hours. |
| Notification of Use | A policy must be in place at every location that has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to call EMS as soon as possible after the use of an AED is recognized. |
Good Samaritan Protection
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Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation
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As an integral part of the health education curriculum or the physical education curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12, each school district must provide instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. |
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Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
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Provides immunity for a person using an AED in good faith. |
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Outlines AED requirements for camps. |
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Requires AEDs in all public and private schools. |
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Requires an AED in community colleges and schools of higher education. Revises the requirement for a defibrillator in health clubs. |
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Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly. |
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Requires at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises for business with 50,000 or more square feet and at least 25 people congregating per day. |
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Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. |
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Outlines AED requirements for swimming pools. |
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Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
All AED State Laws
This information is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice. While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, AED laws and requirements change frequently. We encourage you to refer to your legal counsel or state agencies with questions about your state's AED laws or AED Good Samaritan requirements.