National Emergency Cardiovascular Care Education Models: Where Do We Go From

Here?

Barbara Caracci, MS, NREMTRichard Bradley, MD

Mary E. (Beth) Mancini, RN, PHd, NE-BC, FAHA, ANEF, FAAN

Disclosure

• Barbara Caracci works for the National Safety Council, a provider of First Aid, CPR and AED course materials.

Providing a Vision for the Future

• Learner needs• Employer needs• New delivery models

Learner needs

• Acquire and retain knowledge and skills in CPR and First Aid

Acquire and retain knowledge and skills in CPR and First Aid

Training material design is critical• Video mandated, practice-while-watching CPR

instruction now and in the future• Video mandated, practice-while-watching First Aid

instruction• Increased focus on skill competency

Acquire and retain knowledge and skills in CPR and First Aid

Training material design is critical• Multiple formats

–Print–Electronic

• Use of icons to accommodate language/literacy issues

Acquire and retain knowledge and skills in CPR and First Aid

Training material design and variety is critical– Game-design application to CPR skill practice– Use of simulation to hone decision making in emergency situations– Online training will go beyond linear and branching programming to

embrace adaptive course design, especially for refresher training– Event management will be included in instruction

» Pit crew approach will be taught to lay rescuers in the workplace and the community

– End-of-course “testing” via completing a hands-on scenario– Regular post-course reinforcement of skills via materials, emails,

apps and team drills will be an integrated part of course delivery

Acquire and retain knowledge and skills in CPR and First Aid

The instructor is key–Better design of initial instructor training program–Targeted training for conducting online skills testing–Instructor training to include the science behind the Guidelines –Regular refresher/reminders for instructors–Universal certification for all instructors, regardless of the provider for whom they teach.