Nevada — AED and CPR state law overview
STATE LAW

Nevada State AED Law

Stay compliant with Nevada AED laws. Learn the requirements for AED placement, maintenance, training, and Good Samaritan protections to help keep your organization prepared.

01

Requirement

Physician

Physician prescription required.

CPR/AED Training

Any employee who will use a defibrillator is required to complete the training requirements of a course in basic emergency care of a person in cardiac arrest that includes training in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator and is conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association, the American National Red Cross or any similar organization.

EMS Notification

A person who purchases an automated external defibrillator for commercial use in this State may register the defibrillator with the Health Division by providing the Health Division with his name, street address and telephone number, the name, street address and telephone number of the business or organization on whose premises the defibrillator will be placed for use, and the specific location at which the defibrillator will be stored.

Maintenance Program

The defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines

Notification of Use

No Current Legislation

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Property Owner
Trainer

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

03

Laws / Legislation

Reference Date Summary
2014

Outlines AED requirements for: school properties, medical facilities, and health clubs.

2013

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

2013

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator.

2011

Outlines AED requirements for: High schools, the largest airport in the county, sporting arenas, capital building, legislative building, Grant Sawyer building, and county offices​.

2010

Outlines the responsibilities of: the health division, an emergency medical dispatcher, an AED manufacturer, and the owner of an AED.

2009

Requires registration of automated external defibrillators, authorizes all public schools to acquire AEDs.

2003

Requires automated external defibrillators in high schools, some state
facilities, and some county facilities. Allows for AED placement in
medical facilities and health clubs. Establishes guidelines for AED
programs.

1999

Expands immunity protection.

1997

Provides for immunity protection.

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