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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Background:

  • First aid and basic life support (FA-BLS) are critical skills for medical professionals.
  • Effective training programs are essential for equipping medical students with these competencies.
  • Evaluating training effectiveness ensures optimal learning outcomes and preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of 24-hour and 12-hour FA-BLS training programs for first-year medical students.
  • To assess the perceptions of both trainees and trainers regarding the efficacy of the implemented FA-BLS programs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of distinct 24-hour and 12-hour FA-BLS training curricula.
  • Implementation of programs for first-year medical students across two academic years (2000-2001 and 2001-2002).
  • Collection of participant feedback through specifically designed questionnaires to evaluate program effectiveness and trainee confidence.

Main Results:

  • For the 24-h program, 85.9% of students felt FA-BLS sessions met expectations, and 91.1% were satisfied.
  • 75.6% of 24-h program participants expressed confidence in applying FA skills in simulated real-life situations.
  • 84.4% of students in the 12-h program reported feeling competent in FA-BLS applications.
  • Trainers deemed both the 24-h and 12-h programs effective.

Conclusions:

  • Both 24-hour and 12-hour FA-BLS training programs are effective in preparing first-year medical students.
  • The programs foster high levels of student satisfaction and confidence in applying essential first aid and basic life support skills.
  • Training duration can be adapted while maintaining program effectiveness, offering flexibility in medical education.