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A profile of BLS and ACLS instructors.

M S Nelson¹, K Q Pham

¹Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical School, California.

Annals of Emergency Medicine

|February 1, 1991

Summary

Most basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) instructors are satisfied with their roles, primarily motivated by service. However, lack of time is a key reason for attrition.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction

Background:

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are critical emergency response skills.
The retention of qualified instructors is vital for maintaining a skilled healthcare workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the motivating factors for individuals becoming BLS and ACLS instructors.
To understand the reasons why BLS and ACLS instructors continue or cease their teaching roles.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire survey was distributed to 967 registered BLS and ACLS instructors.
Participants were affiliated with the Santa Clara County Affiliate of the American Heart Association.
The study was conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Main Results:

81% of surveyed BLS and ACLS instructors reported job satisfaction.
The primary motivation for becoming an instructor was satisfaction in providing a valuable service.
Lack of time was identified as the main reason for instructors discontinuing their roles.

Conclusions:

The majority of BLS and ACLS instructors are content with their positions.
The current instructor system appears effective in maintaining satisfaction among teachers.
Understanding instructor motivations and challenges is essential for recruitment and retention strategies by organizations like the American Heart Association.

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