Effect of 45-minute CPR training on future physical education teachers

Abstract

Introduction. Teachers are one of the most suitable groups for learning basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (B-CPR), although the training available to them during their college education is scant. Objective. To analyze the short- and long-term effectiveness of a short CPR training session in future physical education teachers. Material and methods. A quasi-experimental study was conducted without a control group in which college students taking the degree in sport sciences and physical education participated at four different times: 1. Evaluation of B-CPR quality before the training; 2. B-CPR training session; 3. Assessment of B-CPR quality after training; and 4. Evaluation of learning retention after six months of detraining. The training consisted of a 45-minute theoretical and practical session with instructors and training manikins. Results. 24 college students (41.6 % women) participated. After the training session there were significant improvements in: overall compression quality (53.4 vs. 66.9 %, p =.006); average depth reached (43.4 vs. 48.5 mm, p