Assessment of Factors Impacting High School Students Mandatory Universal Student Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Appraised Learning- Is the Mandate Working? (The High School MUSICAL Study)

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how mandatory cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education affects high school students. The study aims to provide valuable information to state health and education departments to improve CPR training programs and to explore partnerships that can enhance CPR education. It focuses on sudden cardiac arrest awareness and the ability of high school students to learn and retain CPR skills. Participants will complete a voluntary survey to evaluate how well high school students retain CPR knowledge and understand the training they received. The study observes factors that influence comprehension without administering any treatments or interventions. This observational approach helps identify national patterns in CPR education efforts among youth. During the study, students will be asked to complete surveys assessing their CPR knowledge and skill retention. Researchers will analyze these responses to measure the effectiveness of CPR training and identify elements that impact learning. The primary outcome is to assess retention and comprehension over seven months, with no additional treatments or procedures involved. Participation is expected to last according to the study timeline ending in October 2024.

HS Students Mandatory Universal Student Instruction in CPR Appraised Learning- Is the Mandate Working?