Why the study?
Does an 8-hour, 3 session CPR training course improve skill and cognitive retention compared to a 4-hour single session course in CPR trainees?
Population
CPR trainees
Comparison
8-hour, 3 session CPR training course vs 4-hour single session CPR training course
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Longer CPR training was associated with better retention yet both formats fell short of standards; leaves open optimal curricula for durable competency.
Does an 8-hour, 3 session CPR training course improve skill and cognitive retention compared to a 4-hour single session course in CPR trainees?
While a longer CPR course improves retention compared to a shorter course, both fail to maintain skills at certification levels after one year, highlighting the need for improved training components.
Gombeski et al. (1982) studied this question.
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