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South Carolina

South Carolina prioritizes AED use and preparedness in schools by requiring districts to develop comprehensive plans to respond to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), including procuring a minimum of one device per school. 

Good Samaritan protections extend to the rescuer and purchaser involved in AED use. Check out the full outline below to learn more. 

Summary of Requirements

Physician
A health care professional must serve as an official Automated External Defibrillator (AED) liaison in the obtaining of an AED.
CPR/AED Training
An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must receive training and certification in CPR and the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
EMS Notification
Any owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must notify local EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED they have.
Maintenance Program
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be maintained and tested regularly based on manufacturer’s operational guidelines and keep a written record of each time it was tested. An AED program must be in place and approved by the AED liaison which includes CPR and AED training, guidelines, deployment strategies, and an AED maintenance plan.
Notification of Use
As soon as a person uses an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), it is required that they request emergency assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as possible.

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

SC Code § 44-76-40

Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

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Laws / Legislation

SC Code § 44-76-30

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

SC Code § 44-76-20

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Health Care Professional, and Designated AED User.

SC Code § 59-17-155

Requires that school districts implement an automated external defibrillator program for each high school.

SC Code § 59-32-30

Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of statewide school districts.

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