title: Basic life support instructor training: comparison of instructor-led and self-guided training.
abstract: In this randomized trial, the authors compared the instructional quality of instructor candidates trained in instructional methods through an Internet-based versus a traditional classroom-led version of the American Heart Association Core Instructor Course. The self-guided, Internet-based group had significantly higher posttest scores than did the traditional instructor-led group (although not when adjusted for pretest scores). The Internet-based group scores changed from 54% to 67%, exceeding the a priori definition of 8% as a minimally practically significant improvement (instructor-led group scores changed from 49% to 53%). The Internet-based course appeared to be a suitable alternative to the traditional course.
authors: RMC Research Corporation, Portland, Oregon, USA. eeinspruch@rmccorp.com
authors: Eric L
authors: EL
authors: Einspruch
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Lembach
authors: Bonnie
authors: B
authors: Lynch
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Lee
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Harper
authors: Ross J
authors: RJ
authors: Fleischman