AED Laws & Requirements in Kansas
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Kansas AED requirements at a glance
| AED checks and maintenance |
Recommended Providers keep immunity only if they follow maintenance and operation guidelines (65-6149a). |
|---|---|
| CPR and AED training |
Not required Not required. Good-faith rescuers are protected without training. |
| Medical direction (physician oversight) |
Not required No physician oversight required. |
| EMS registration of the AED |
Required Register public-place AEDs with the Kansas Board of EMS (65-6149a(b)). |
| School cardiac emergency response plan |
Required Every district board must adopt a cardiac emergency response plan to state standards, rehearse it before each athletic season or school year, review it yearly, and file it with the state (K.S.A. 72-6288, 2024). |
Official sources:ksrevisor.gov, ksrevisor.gov, www.kdhe.ks.gov
Kansas has one direct duty for owners of public AEDs, registration with the state EMS board. Its other AED rules work through liability protection (K.S.A. 65-6149a). Schools have their own requirement: every district must adopt a cardiac emergency response plan.
Medical Oversight:
Kansas does not require a physician to oversee an AED program. Physicians who prescribe an AED or help write use protocols are protected from liability.
Training:
Training isn't required to use an AED, and good-faith rescuers are protected without it. Trainers are protected when their CPR and AED courses meet customary standards. See our CPR and AED certification classes.
EMS Registration:
Anyone who buys, leases, possesses, or controls an AED for a public place in Kansas must register it with the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services. AED365 program management keeps registration records current.
Maintenance:
An organization that makes an AED available keeps its liability protection only if it has created, put in place, and follows guidelines for the device's maintenance and operation. Our pad and battery guide lists replacement intervals by model.
Good Samaritan Protection:
Kansas protects good-faith rescuers who act as a careful person would, AED providers that follow maintenance guidelines, physicians involved in acquisition or protocols, and CPR and AED trainers.
Schools (K.S.A. 72-6288, 2024):
The board of education of every school district must adopt a cardiac emergency response plan that meets standards set by the secretary of health and environment. The plan covers a response team, AED placement and routine maintenance, CPR and AED training for designated staff, and coordination with local EMS. It must be rehearsed before each athletic season or school year, reviewed every year, and filed with the state along with any later changes. Browse AEDs for schools.
Where does your Kansas AED program stand?
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AED.US does not provide legal advice. AED laws change and vary by facility type. Confirm your requirements with your counsel or the appropriate Kansas agency.