Kentucky AED Laws

3. Cardiac defibrillator,

(d) A Level I or Level II PRTF shall develop and implement a plan for staff to obtain training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

.302 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training required for high school students.

11. A cardiopulmonary resuscitation mouthpiece protector. (8) Each center shall ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

There Is a Newer Version of the Kentucky Revised Statutes View Our Newest Version Here 2011 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 311 PHYSICIANS, OSTEOPATHS, PODIATRISTS, AND RELATED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS 311.665 Legislative intent for use of automated external defibrillators. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 311.665 (1996 through Reg Sess) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Download pdf

(m) 1. Except as established in subparagraph 2 of this paragraph: a. Obtain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification by a nationally accredited entity within six (6) months of employment.

311.667 Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external defibrillator. 311.668 Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan.

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 311 - Physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and related medical practitioners 311.667 Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external defibrillator. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 311.667 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next

There Is a Newer Version of this Section View Our Newest Version Here 2023 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 311 - Physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and related medical practitioners 311.665 Legislative intent for use of automated external defibrillators. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 311.665 (2023) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next Download as PDF Previous Next

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 311 - Physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and related medical practitioners 311.668 Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 311.668 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 158 - Conduct of schools -- special programs 158.162 Mandatory adoption of emergency management response plan in each school -- School to maintain portable automated external defibrillators -- Emergency response drills -- Consequence of schools failing to comply. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 158.162 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next Download as PDF Previous Next

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 158 - Conduct of schools -- special programs 158.1622 School AED fund. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 158.1622 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next

311.667 Requirements for person or entity acquiring an automated external defibrillator. 311.668 Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan.

11. An AED with a minimum of two (2) complete sets of pads suitable for adult and pediatric populations for all non-ALS vehicles. (b) A portable, battery-operated monitor defibrillator that: 1. Has a tape write-out or recorder, hands-free defibrillator pads, electrocardiogram monitoring leads, and electrodes for adults and pediatrics. (d) An AED with a minimum of two (2) complete sets of pads for all non-ALS providers and vehicles. (b) A portable monitor defibrillator that: 1. Is capable of displaying a visual display of cardiac electrical activity.

(3) A paramedic provided pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall be equipped with: (a) Heart monitor and defibrillator.

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 15 - Department of law 15.585 Reciprocal agreements to provide telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 15.585 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next

15.585 Reciprocal agreements to provide telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(2) Possesses a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3) Possesses a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(j) An employee of the program who has direct patient care responsibilities shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

(7) Provide proof of having current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that meets or exceeds the guidelines established by the American Heart Association, incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 8:532.

(4) An applicant shall be currently certified by an agency approved in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240 in infant, child, and adult: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and (6) Prior to being left alone with a child, an assistant shall be certified by a cabinet-approved agency in infant, child, and adult: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

2. The cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid card for any provider's staff member who was present at the time of the incident that resulted in the participant's death.

(2) A person licensed or seeking licensure as a physician or healthcare professional shall maintain an active license in his or her field of practice and certification to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Amends KRS 158.162 to require that local boards of education maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in a public, readily accessible, well-marked location in all school buildings, including elementary school buildings, and at school-sanc...

Amend KRS 158.162 to direct local boards of education to require schools to maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in every middle and high school building and at school-sponsored events; require local boards to adopt policies and proce...

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require that students receive CPR training one time while enrolled in grades 7-12.

Amend KRS 15.550 to require telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions to be trained in high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR).

Amends KRS 311.667 to remove the requirement for medical oversight of an automated external defibrillator program.

Amend KRS 15.550 to require telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions to be trained in high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR).

2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .668 Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan. 311.668 Immunity from civil liability for user of automated external defibrillator -- Exemption from KRS 311.667 for Good Samaritan. (1) Any person or entity who, in good faith and without compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of the care or treatment, or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment, where the person acts as an ordinary, reasonable prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances. (2) The immunity from civil liability for any personal injury under subsection (1) of this section includes the licensed physician who is involved with AED site placement, the person…

Go to Previous Versions of this Section 2025 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 158 - Conduct of schools -- special programs 158.302 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training required for high school students. Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 158.302 (2025) Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation. Previous Next