Evaluation of the pediatric life support instructors courses

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the results and quality of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor training courses. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of the results of 24 pediatric CPR instructor courses held over 21 years (1999 to 2019). The results of participants’ evaluation of theory and practice sessions were analyzed. In addition, participants were asked to answer an anonymous survey to assess their opinion on the quality of theory and practice lessons, course organization and methodology, and instructor training. The results were compared by professional groups. Results A total of 560 participants completed the instructor course. Of them, 554 passed theory and practice tests (98.9 %). The mean score obtained in theory tests was 9.2 (0.8) out of 10. The mean score obtained in all practice tests was > 3.5 out of 5. Participants evaluated all the aspects of the course (theory and practice content, organization, teaching methodology, and instructors) with mean scores over 8 out of 10. Conclusions Specific pediatric and neonatal CPR instructor courses are a cornerstone in the process of CPR training and ensuring the homogeneity and quality of training. Most of the participants obtained the qualification of instructors and their evaluation of the course was very positive.

Faculty Development Approaches for Life Support Courses: A Scoping Review

“…A search of the databases identified a total of 13 219 records. After removing 2909 duplicates, 10 310 records were screened by reviewing the titles and abstracts; 107 potentially relevant records were included in the full‐text assessment and a total of 20 studies, 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 including 5 conference abstracts, 15 , 21 , 25 , 26 , 31 1 short communication 29 and 14 full‐length articles, † were included in the final analysis. A flow diagram of the reviewing process is shown in Figure .…”

“…A flow diagram of the reviewing process is shown in Figure . There were 6 randomized controlled trials, 12 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 20 12 nonrandomized studies, 15 , 19 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 and 2 descriptive surveys. 13 , 23 Interventions in the included studies are shown in Table 1 .…”

“…There were 9 studies identified that were associated with new or modified courses to improve instructor qualification/training. 15 , 18 , 19 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 , 30 …”

“…An analysis of a system‐wide pediatric basic life support instructor training program was performed in one study 24 with 24 pediatric basic life support accredited instructor courses held over 21 years. The study revealed a pass rate of 98.9% in evaluation of the candidates in theoretical and practical tests, and the participants had overall positive ratings of the course.…”

The effectiveness of emergency knowledge training of pediatric medical workers based on the knowledge, skills, simulation model: a quasi-experimental study

“…Pediatrics residents are graduating with poor self-perceived competency in emergency skills such as bag-mask ventilation and foreign body removal [ 5 ]. Whereas pediatricians may have difficulty dealing with arrhythmias, CPR and trauma, junior nurses face the thorny issue of how to perform neonatal CPR, possibly due to a lack of relevant clinical experience [ 6 , 7 ]. The low level of first aid knowledge among pediatric health care providers explains the rise of emergency literacy training.…”