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NC Schools: Meet the New Smart Heart Act Requirements
Cardiac Emergency Response Plans, AEDs & Staff Training
What Is the Smart Heart Act?
A new North Carolina law requiring all public schools to improve preparedness for sudden cardiac emergencies. Effective for the 2026–27 school year, it mandates Cardiac Emergency Response Plans, AED placement, and staff training.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)
- Designated cardiac emergency response team
- Clear activation protocol for emergencies
- Annual practice drills
- EMS coordination & integration
- Annually reviewed and updated
AED Requirement
- At least one AED per school
- Easily accessible (unlocked) & clearly marked
- Reachable and usable within 3 minutes
- State Board of Education sets maintenance rules
Staff Training
- School nurses trained in CPR & AED (required)
- Coaches supervising athletics trained (required)
- Broader response team training (encouraged)
Funding Support
- $4 million state allocation
- Covers AEDs, plan development & training
- Available to all NC public schools
Our Smart Heart Act Solution Packages
Everything your school needs to meet Senate Bill 278 — from CERP development to staff training and AED compliance.
CERP Development & Review
Expert guidance to develop, implement, and annually review your school's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan — including response team structure, activation protocols, and EMS coordination.
- CERP template & framework
- Response team guidance
- EMS integration consultation
- Annual review support
Staff CPR & AED Training
On-site AHA & HSI-certified training for school nurses, coaches, and response teams. Same-day certification cards issued.
- AHA BLS for school nurses
- HSI & AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED for staff
- Coach & athletic staff certification
- Response team training
AED Placement Guidance
Site assessment to ensure your AED meets the 3-minute accessibility rule, with guidance on signage, maintenance, and State Board compliance.
- On-site placement assessment
- 3-minute accessibility audit
- Signage & maintenance guidance
- Compliance documentation
Full Compliance Package
Everything bundled — CERP development, staff training, AED guidance, and annual drill support to keep your school fully compliant year after year.
- All individual packages
- Annual drill support
- Ongoing compliance consulting
- Priority scheduling
Our Local & National Credentials
Authorized and aligned training provider — recognized by healthcare systems, schools, and employers nationwide.
Smart Heart Act Compliance Roadmap for NC Schools
Download our free one-page checklist to track every Smart Heart Act requirement — CERP development, AED placement, staff training, and funding.
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Not sure where to start? Tell us about your school and we'll help you build a complete Smart Heart Act compliance plan.
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