Automated External Defibrillation

On August 15th, 2002 the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners approved changes in their Rule 500, removing all regulation and reference to automated external defibrillation and initial responders.  This removes all state of Colorado regulation of the use of an AED in this state.  

Colorado statute does exist that provides limited immunity from liability for use of the AED, and certain conditions must be met to qualify for immunity.  Please read the statute carefully to make sure that you are meeting the intent of the standards as defined in the statute.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration has declared Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) a prescription device, which means that they require a prescription from a licensed physician in order to be purchased and placed into use (FDA 21CFR801.109). This is a federal requirement and applies to all sales of AEDs in the USA.

• Immunity Statute
• CDPHE approved AED training programs

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
HFEMS-A2
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Phone: (303) 692-2980
Fax: (303) 691-7720