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  • Online teaching is increasingly used for basic life support (BLS) courses.
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  • To compare the efficiency of blended-learning versus traditional face-to-face BLS-AED courses.
  • To analyze cost-effectiveness from a provider's perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Cost minimization analysis comparing two BLS-AED course methodologies.
  • Control Group: Face-to-face instruction. Experimental Group: Blended-learning (virtual with face-to-face complement).
  • Analysis based on European Resuscitation Council (ERC) recommendations over six months.

Main Results:

  • Blended-learning resulted in significant cost savings: €2328.8 in the first year and €9048.8 in the second edition for 160 students.
  • Savings primarily stem from reduced teaching staff costs.
  • The blended-learning methodology proved more efficient than face-to-face instruction.

Conclusions:

  • Blended-learning offers substantial cost savings for BLS-AED courses.
  • This methodology is more efficient than traditional face-to-face training.
  • Reduced faculty expenses are a key driver of cost-effectiveness.