Comparative Effectiveness of an In-Person and a Virtual Basic Emergency Care Instructor Course.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Resource limited settings have an ongoing need for access to quality emergency care. The World Health Organization - International Committee of the Red Cross Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course is one mechanism to address this need. Training of BEC trainers has been challenging due to barriers including cost, travel logistics, scheduling, and more recently, social distancing regulations related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Objective

We seek to determine if an online virtual format is an effective way to train additional trainers while overcoming these barriers.

Methods

The BEC Training-of-Trainers (ToT) course was adapted to a virtual format and delivered entirely online. Participants were assessed with a multiple choice pre- and post-test and completed a cou

SUBMITTER: Kivlehan SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9122011 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature