Radiol Technol. 2025 Jan-Feb;96(3):192-196.
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To assess the awareness of medical imaging students about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to perform it correctly.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed CPR knowledge among third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the bachelor of medical imaging program at Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS). A survey was adopted from Saquib et al and modified and validated by 2 experts, then piloted with 5 potential participants. The survey included questions about demographics as well as knowledge of and perceptions regarding CPR performance. The awareness and student perception questions were designed in a multiple-choice question format.
RESULTS: Fifty-seven students completed the survey. Among these, 50% did not know CPR or basic life support (BLS) sequences. However, 84.2% of participants had heard of CPR and BLS, and 89.5% wanted to learn them. Furthermore, 91.2% of respondents agreed with adding a mandatory formal CPR or BLS course to the current medical imaging undergraduate program at FCHS. Students’ knowledge of CPR and BLS differed between the Abu Dhabi campus and the Al Ain campus.
DISCUSSION: These findings agree with previous studies that found medical imaging students and students in other health care education programs have more general knowledge about CPR and BLS but less specific knowledge about performing them. Also aligned with other studies, the findings showed that trained individuals are more likely to perform CPR or BLS and are more confident in their abilities.
CONCLUSION: Students in the FCHS bachelor of medical imaging program showed a lack of awareness of how to perform CPR. A formal CPR and patient safety course is recommended as part of the medical imaging curriculum.
PMID:40773157
