| Learning Objective #1: The learner will be able to discuss best practices in providing interdisciplinary education using blended learning approach | |||
| Learning Objective #2: The learner will be able to compare the evaluations of the different disciplines to the blended learning approach. |
Basic life support education is a biannual requirement for health care providers. Learners vary from individuals who have never performed basic life support to those who do it on a daily basis. The challenge was to provide education that is perceived as valuable to all learners, having learners be able to perform the skills necessary, while doing this in an efficient and effective manner.
The following questions are addressed:
How do learners evaluate the blended learning approach to BLS?
How do learners perceive their ability to perform BLS if needed following education?
Do learners evaluate education differently based on their experience in providing “real” basic life support?
Do learners from different disciplines evaluate the education differently?
How does instructor evaluation compare with learner evaluation?
All participants and instructors were asked to evaluate the educational offering. Results overwhelmingly supported the education process, with learners perceiving they would be able to perform BLS when needed, regardless of prior experience. Instructor evaluations were congruent with learner evaluations. Cost effectiveness of the approach was analyzed and recommendations based on over 500 participants will be presented.