Section 525.400  Recognition of Trained AED Users

a)         To be recognized as a trained AED user, an individual shall:

1)         Successfully complete a course of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the standards of a nationally recognized organization such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association that incorporates instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (see Section 525.200(a)(1) and (2)); or

2)         Successfully complete a course of instruction in accordance with Section 525.300(b) of this Part; or

3)         Be licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois in accordance with the Medical Practice Act of 1987.  (Section 10 of the Act)

b)         Recognition of training completed in accordance with this Section shall be valid for a time period in accordance with the courses of instruction referenced in subsections (a)(1) and (2) of this Section, but not be valid for more than two years.  To renew recognition as a trained AED user, the individual shall present proof of satisfactory completion of an American Red Cross or American Heart Association or other nationally recognized renewal course.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 4213, effective February 22, 2011)