Abstract: A computer system and method for managing maintenance, operation, and program implementation requirements for specialized equipment used by laypersons to provide assistance to individuals until professional assistance can arrive. The computer system includes a database module for storing maintenance, operation, and program implementation requirement information and actual maintenance, operation, and program implementation information for various pieces of specialized equipment. The computer system also includes a maintenance module that is operable to compare the actual information with the required information to determine if the various pieces of specialized equipment are being properly maintained and operated, and if programs associated with the various pieces of specialized equipment are being properly implemented.