AED Legal Analysis for Oklahoma
Summary
The possessor of an AED must notify EMS of the location of the AED.
Good Samaritan protection from civil liability is extended (except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct in the use of the AED) to rescuers; entities or persons who own, lease, possess or control AEDs; CPR/AED trainers; and physicians who prescribe AEDs.
Public schools are required to have an AED, funding permitting.
Students in public high schools must receive CPR/AED training at least once before graduating.
Good Samaritan protection from civil liability is extended (except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct in the use of the AED) to rescuers; entities or persons who own, lease, possess or control AEDs; CPR/AED trainers; and physicians who prescribe AEDs.
Public schools are required to have an AED, funding permitting.
Students in public high schools must receive CPR/AED training at least once before graduating.
Related Laws
| Statute | Law Type | Effective Date | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okla. Stat. - § 70-1210.199 | Training Requirement | 2015-09-01 | A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dustin Rhodes and Lindsay Steed CPR Training Act". B. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, all students enrolled in the public schools of this state shall receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and awareness of the purpose of an automated external defibrillator, in accordance with subsection C of this section, at least once between ninth grade and graduation from high school. The instruction may be provided as a part of any course. A school administrator may waive the curriculum requirement required by this subsection for an eligible student who has a disability. A student shall not be required to meet the requirement of this subsection if a parent or guardian of the student objects in writing. All students enrolled in a virtual charter school in grades nine through twelve shall not be subject to the requirements of this section. All students enrolled in physical education classes in grades nine through twelve may receive instruction in the techniques of the Heimlich maneuver. C. The State Board of Education shall establish a procedure for monitoring the requirements set forth in subsection B of this section. Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall incorporate psychomotor skills training and shall be based upon an instructional program which is nationally recognized and is based upon the most current national evidence-based Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. D. Each public school district board of education shall ensure that a minimum of one certified teacher and one noncertified staff member at each school site receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver each year. E. School districts may use state funds allocated to the school district for professional development to pay for or to reimburse teachers and support personnel for training in the administration of first aid and techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver. F. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability on any school district or school district employee for injury or death of any student, teacher, or other person resulting from any cardiopulmonary or choking incident or to absolve any school district or school employee of liability that might otherwise exist under The Governmental Tort Claims Act. G. For purposes of this section, "psychomotor skills" means the use of hands-on practice to support cognitive learning. H. A school district may use emergency medical technicians, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, teachers, other school employees or other similarly qualified individuals or organizations to provide the instruction prescribed by this section. Two or more school districts may enter into an interlocal or multidistrict cooperative agreement for the purpose of jointly and comparatively fulfilling the requirements of this section. Instruction provided pursuant to this section is not required to result in certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If instruction is intended to result in certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the course instructor shall be authorized by an instructional program which is nationally recognized and is based upon the most current national evidence-based Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator or a similar nationally recognized association to provide the instruction. |
| 70Okla. Stat. § 1210.200 | Mandate | 2008-07-01 | Each school district shall make AEDs available at each school site in the district, contingent on funding. Any school district that makes AEDs available in schools or on school district property shall be immune from civil liability for personal injury which results from the use of the device, except for acts of gross negligence or willful wanton misconduct. |
| 76 Okla. Stat. § 5A. | Good Samaritan; Registration Requirement | 1999-11-01 | Any person who, in good faith and without expectation of compensation, renders emergency care or treatment outside of a medical facility by the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for personal injury which results from the use of the device, except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct in the use of such device. An entity or individual who owns, leases, possesses, or otherwise controls an AED shall be immune from civil liability for personal injury which results from the use of the device, except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. This immunity extends to entities who own, lease, possess, or otherwise control an AED. An entity or individual who owns, leases, possesses or otherwise controls an automated external defibrillator shall communicate to the proper first responder the locations and placements of the automated external defibrillator owned, leased, possessed or otherwise controlled by the entity or individual. |
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