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[Peer-led training in basic life support and resuscitation using an automatic external defibrillator].

Bo Løfgren¹, Christina Børlum Petersen, Ronni Mikkelsen

¹Hjertemedicinsk Afdeling B, Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, DK-8200 Arhus N, Denmark. bo.loefgren@ki.au.dk

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|December 4, 2009

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Peer-led training effectively delivers undergraduate healthcare education. This study details implementing the European Resuscitation Council Basic Life Support/Automated External Defibrillator (BLS/AED) Course for medical students.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

Context:

Undergraduate healthcare education delivery
Need for effective training tools

Purpose:

Describe the implementation of a peer-led BLS/AED training program
Evaluate peer-led training for medical students

Summary:

The European Resuscitation Council BLS/AED Course was adapted for peer-led delivery
Medical students received training from their peers
Focus on practical skills and knowledge acquisition

Impact:

Potential for enhanced learning outcomes in resuscitation
Scalable model for undergraduate medical training
Improved accessibility of essential life support skills