AED Laws & Requirements in Alaska
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Alaska AED requirements at a glance
| AED checks and maintenance |
Recommended Regular maintenance and testing is a condition of owner immunity (AS 09.65.087). |
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| CPR and AED training |
Recommended Owners keep immunity only if they provide AHA, Red Cross, or state-approved training, with a six-month grace period. |
| Medical direction (physician oversight) |
Not required No physician oversight required by state law. |
| EMS registration of the AED |
Recommended Notifying the local emergency response authority within 30 days of placement is a condition of owner immunity. |
| School cardiac emergency response plan |
Not required No statewide school AED or cardiac emergency response plan requirement. |
Official sources:www.akleg.gov
Alaska handles AEDs through liability protection rather than direct mandates (AS 09.65.087). Anyone who uses an AED in an emergency is protected, and owners who meet four conditions are protected too.
Conditions for Owner Immunity:
A person or organization that acquires or provides an AED keeps civil immunity only if it:
- Notifies the local emergency medical response authority of the AED's placement within 30 days
- Maintains and tests the AED on a regular schedule
- Provides a way to call for emergency help near the AED's usual location
- Provides appropriate training to employees or agents, meaning an American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or state-approved AED course, with a six-month grace period for new staff or newly acquired devices
None of these is required to own an AED, but together they are what protect an owner if the device is used. AED365 program management tracks notification, maintenance, and training records, and our CPR and AED certification classes meet the training standard.
Medical Oversight:
Alaska law does not require physician oversight. Most AED models are sold under a federal prescription requirement, which the seller arranges at purchase.
Maintenance:
Regular maintenance and testing is one of the immunity conditions above. Our pad and battery guide lists replacement intervals by model.
Good Samaritan Protection:
Anyone who uses or tries to use an AED on a person in a perceived medical emergency is protected from civil damages. That protection does not cover a failure to notify the appropriate EMS agency. Manufacturers are not covered.
Schools:
Alaska does not have a statewide requirement for school AEDs or cardiac emergency response plans.
Where does your Alaska AED program stand?
Run the free readiness review. A specialist will walk you through what Alaska asks of your organization.
AED.US does not provide legal advice. AED laws change and vary by facility type. Confirm your requirements with your counsel or the appropriate Alaska agency.