32nd Annual Student Research Conference
Retention of Life Saving Skills in Health Care Professionals and Students
Natalie J. Moore♦*, Ashley M. Garlock♦, Kate A. Steiger♦, and Alexandra B. Arabas
Dr. Brandy Schneider, Prof. Jana Arabas, and Ms. Lisa Archer (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify any differences in number of performance errors and confidence level of health care students and professionals. Subjects: The subjects in this study were fifteen physicians (eight licensed and seven non-licensed) and one athletic training student. Methods: Participants completed an originally designed survey. Each participant performed a 2 minute CPR cycle on a Prestan Feedback manikin. Skill and performance errors were recorded and analyzed. Results: One hundred percent of participant reported high confidence in their abilities to perform CPR. Professionals demonstrated more performance errors compared to students (t=.02). Non-instructors performed more errors than instructors (t=.02). Participants who had greater than six months certification demonstrated more performance errors (t=.02). Conclusion: Individuals who practice the skill on a regular basis appear to perform the skill with more accuracy.
Keywords: CPR, Health Care
Topic(s):Athletic Training
Health Science
Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 101-5
Location: BH 102
Time: 9:30
♦ Indicates Truman Graduate Student