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A profile of BLS and ACLS instructors
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.
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.