Sec. 779.002. TRAINING. (a) A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall ensure that:

(1) each user of the automated external defibrillator receives training given or approved by the Department of State Health Services in:

(A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(B) use of the automated external defibrillator; and

(2) a licensed physician is involved in the training program to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules establishing the minimum requirements for the training required by this section. In adopting rules under this section, the executive commissioner shall consider the guidelines for automated external defibrillator training approved by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized association.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1575, eff. April 2, 2015.