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Balancing Time and Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Study Comparing the Effectiveness of the Standard Two-Day Advanced Life Support (ALS) Versus One Day Recertification Course
Led by National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute · Updated on 2026-01-22
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to compare the effectiveness of a one-day versus a two-day Advanced Life Support (ALS) recertification course. It focuses on evaluating knowledge retention, practical skills performance, participant satisfaction, and confidence in healthcare professionals. The study is observational and includes adult healthcare workers needing ALS recertification, such as doctors, nurses, and paramedics. All ALS courses follow the standardized curriculum and educational formats set by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC). Participants will attend either the standard two-day ALS course or the one-day recertification course. Both courses require prior online learning hours, with a minimum of 16 hours for the standard course and 8 hours for the recertification course. Participants will provide demographic data like age, sex, specialty, prior ALS course completion, resuscitation team participation, last CPR performance, and total online learning hours. Assessments include knowledge tests, practical skills scoring, and evaluations of satisfaction and confidence immediately after each course. Primary outcomes are measured at 24 hours before the course, during practical skill assessments at 24 or 48 hours post-course, and knowledge retention at three months. Satisfaction is also assessed 24 or 48 hours after the courses.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Standard Two-Day Advanced Life Support (ALS) Versus One Day Recertification Course
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult healthcare professionals (≥18 years) needing ALS recertification
- Includes doctors, nurses, and paramedics
- Able to attend the assigned course and follow-up assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to attend the assigned course
- Declined consent to participate
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 1 to 2 days
Participants attend either the standard two-day Advanced Life Support course or the one-day recertification course following the European Resuscitation Council curriculum.
1 to 2 course days depending on assignment
Duration - Same day as course completion
Participants complete knowledge, practical skills, satisfaction, and confidence assessments at the end of their assigned course.
1 assessment visit
Duration - 3 months after course completion
Participants are assessed for knowledge retention three months after their course.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Egyptian resuscitation council
Cairo, Egypt
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Research Team
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Eman Ibrahim El-Desoki Mahmoud, MD, intensive care medicine
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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