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Retention of knowledge of and skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation among healthcare providers after training

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 52 , issue 5 , 2010 , pages: 459–462

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2010.10874025

Author(s): K Govender Addington Hospital and Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , C Rangiah Addington Hospital and Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , A Ross Addington Hospital and Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , L Campbell Addington Hospital and Department of Family Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: training , skills retention , basic life support

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Abstract

This study assesses the retention of core knowledge and skills among healthcare providers (HCPs) who attended a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. The format for teaching this course changed in 2006 and a review of the effectiveness and acceptability of the new course was considered vital.

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