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Implementing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Programs in High Schools: Iowa's Experience
Derek B Hoyme1, Dianne L Atkins1
1Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
The Journal of Pediatrics
|November 18, 2016
Summary
Implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education in high schools faces barriers like staffing and cost, but successful programs are achievable with careful resource planning.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Education
- Emergency Medical Services Training
Background:
- Iowa mandates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as a high school graduation requirement.
- The mandate is unfunded, necessitating resourcefulness in program implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify perceived barriers to CPR education implementation in high schools.
- To understand the processes and practices involved in CPR training programs within educational settings.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing multiple-choice surveys distributed to Iowa high schools.
- Data collected on school demographics, CPR program details, costs, logistics, and barriers.
Main Results:
- High implementation rate (96%) despite perceived barriers.
- Common barriers included staffing, time, equipment, and cost.
- Low average costs for startup (<$1000) and maintenance (<$500) were reported.
- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are widely available (98%) and often included in training (61%).
Conclusions:
- School-based CPR training programs are feasible despite implementation challenges.
- Effective CPR education can be achieved with manageable resource and time commitments.
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