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North Carolina

North Carolina encourages bystander action in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest by protecting the rescuer, property owner, physician, and trainer who may deploy an AED.

Check out places in North Carolina that are required to have a device on the premises.

Summary of Requirements

Physician
A licensed physician in the state of North Carolina must provide a prescription for the ownership of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
CPR/AED Training
The owner of the facility where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located must provide training for immunity.
EMS Notification
The seller of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must notify the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, EMS office, and the Division of Facilities Services of the location and type of AED.
Maintenance Program
No legislation is currently in place for North Carolina
Notification of Use
No legislation is currently in place for North Carolina

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

NC General Stat § 90-21.14

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

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Laws / Legislation

NC Admin Code 21 NCAC 16Q .0302

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

HB 914

Requires that AEDs are places in all government buildings and training is provided for state employees working within the buildings.

NC General Stat § 90-21.15

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Person, and Training.

NC Senate Bill 278 The Smart Heart Act

An act to require public schools to develop Cardiac Emergency Response Plans and to require the placement of one Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in each public school.

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