Caretakers of Children Basic Life Support Education Instructor Mass Training Community BLS CPR in Schools Workplace Caretakers of Children Industry Healthcare Professionals © 2000 American Heart Association

Learning “A long-lasting change in behavior.” Robert Ovryn 6 Months

Video Self-Instruction 32-minute videotape Self-teaching manikin Simplified approach to teaching Compared with Heartsaver Course Superior learning and retention Braslow A et al. Resuscitation. 1997;34:207-220. Todd KH et al. Ann Emerg Med. 1998;31:364-369. Todd KH et al. Ann Emerg Med. 1999;34:730-737.

Peer Practice Concept Instructor Peer Group Scenario Group

Three Phases of Skills Practice 1. Video-based demonstration Time-efficient Consistent 2. Step-by-step skills development Attention to detail 3. Scenario practice (integration) Clinically appropriate Active involvement of all students

Instructor Resources Video Scenario cards Organizational tools Cognitive videos (heart attack, stroke) Watch-then-practice videos Scenario cards Organizational tools Algorithms Skills performance sheets Integrated skills examinations Annotated written examinations

CPR for Family and Friends Widespread community education in adult and pediatric CPR Program: 2 to 4 hours Adult: 2 hours Pediatric: 2 hours Course attendance Written and skills examinations not required Manual: CPR for Family and Friends

CPR for Family and Friends Learning Activities/Content Short cognitive video (heart attack and stroke) Adult: heart attack and stroke Pediatric: prevention Discussion/reinforcement session Watch-then-practice video Skills 1-rescuer CPR (no barrier devices) FBAO in responsive victim Scenario practice

Heartsaver CPR BLS course for lay responders Corporate/industry with no AED Adult and pediatric skills Program: 6 hours Heartsaver: adult 3 hours Heartsaver: pediatric 3 hours Written and skills examinations required Manual: Heartsaver CPR

Heartsaver CPR Learning Activities/Content Short cognitive video Adult: heart attack and stroke Pediatric: prevention Discussion/reinforcement session Watch-then-practice video Skills Mouth-to-mask and face shield 1-rescuer CPR FBAO in responsive victim Scenario practice

Heartsaver AED BLS AED course for lay responders Corporate/industry with AED Adult skills only Match with pediatric model of Heartsaver CPR when pediatric skills needed Program: 4 hours Written and skills examinations required Manual: Heartsaver AED

Heartsaver AED Short slide presentation Watch-then-practice video Adult: heart attack and stroke Watch-then-practice video Mouth-to-mask and face shield 1-rescuer CPR FBAO in responsive victim AED AED demonstration Scenario practice

Heartsaver FACTS BLS course for lay responders In collaboration with National Safety Council Corporate/industry with first aid Adult skills Program: 7 to 8 hours CPR/AED: 4 hours First aid: 4 hours Written and skills examinations required Manual: Heartsaver FACTS

Heartsaver FACTS Learning Activities/Content Short slide presentations CPR, AED, and first aid Watch-then-practice videos Mouth-to-mask and face shield 1-rescuer CPR FBAO in responsive victim AED First aid AED and first aid demonstrations Scenario practice

Healthcare Provider BLS course for healthcare providers BLS instructors Adult and pediatric skills Program: 6 to 8 hours Adult, AED, pediatric Written and skills examinations required Manuals Fundamentals of BLS (nonlicensed/certified) BLS for Healthcare Providers (licensed/certified)

Healthcare Provider Learning Activities/Content Short cognitive video Adult: heart attack and stroke AED Pediatric: prevention Discussion/reinforcement session Watch-then-practice video Skills Mouth-to-mask, face shield, bag mask 1- and 2-rescuer CPR, AED FBAO in responsive and unresponsive victims Scenario practice

CPR in the Schools BLS course for schools Adult and pediatric skills 6-hour program Written and skills examinations optional Manual: CPR in the Schools

CPR in the Schools Learning Activities/Content Short cognitive video Adult: heart attack and stroke Pediatric: prevention Discussion/reinforcement session Watch-then-practice video Skills Mouth-to-mask and face shield 1-rescuer CPR AED (optional) FBAO in responsive victim Scenario practice

Mass Training Widespread community education in adult and pediatric CPR Program: 2 to 4 hours Adult: 2 hours Pediatric: 2 hours Course attendance Cognitive and skills evaluation not required Manual: CPR for Family and Friends

Mass Training Short cognitive video (heart attack and stroke) Adult: heart attack and stroke Pediatric: prevention Discussion/reinforcement session Watch-then-practice video Skills 1-rescuer CPR (no barrier device) FBAO in responsive victim Scenario practice

BLS Instructor Precourse evaluation Short video presentations Slide presentations Practice learning activities Practice teaching 16 hours Monitoring/mentoring for final sign-off

BLS Instructor Learning Activities/Content Making sense of science Teaching and learning Practice learning activities Course logistics/administration Examination/remediation Infection control issues Practice teaching Written and skills examinations (before/during) Manuals BLS Instructor Manual Provider’s manuals

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