Evaluation of University Undergraduate Students' Knowledge and Competency Following a First Responder's Training in Nigeria.

Background: Emergency medical services for injured patients are grossly deficient in many parts of the low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. This allows the initial stabilisation and transportation of the injured to be done by untrained laypersons. This study sought to evaluate the effects of first responder training among university undergraduates in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A 1-day first responder course was conducted for university undergraduates in Ilorin, Nigeria. Pretest and post-test were performed to measure first aid knowledge improvement and improved confidence in providing first aid care. Results: = 0.01). Conclusion: This study has shown that basic first responder training improves students' knowledge and perceived skill confidence in the provision of first aid care. Further research is underway to assess knowledge retention and skill utilisation during follow-up.