Effectiveness of Training Program on Knowledge and Practice regarding Basic Life Support (BLS) Among Nursing Student

Basic life support (BLS) is a kind of medical care used for the victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital. It can be delivered by trained medical personnel or by qualified bystanders. CPR provided at the time of cardiac arrest increases the chances of survival. The present study is used to assess the knowledge and practices of nursing students regarding Basic Life Support before and after a training program. This quasi experimental study was conducted 2_nd among 60 B. Sc. Nursing year and 3^rd year students. Data was collected using self-structured questionnaire by stratified random sampling technique. The mean post test knowledge scores& practice scores (26.7, 13.46) of students related to Basic Life Support (BLS) was higher than the mean pre test knowledge scores & practice scores (12.37, 8.08) which was found to be statistically significant as evident from the "t" value of 34.24 for df 59 at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, the Training Program was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of students related to Basic Life Support (BLS).