Effectiveness of Hands-On Training Regarding Basic Life Support (BLS) on Knowledge Among Saveetha College of Arts and Science Final Year Students.

Background: Cardiac disorders are major global death causes, necessitating emergency measures in sudden cardiac arrests. Successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performed by medical team members, significantly reduces death rates from cardiac arrest, a growing concern across all age groups.

Aim: The study evaluates the impact of hands-on basic life support (BLS) training program on final-year students' knowledge of BLS.

Materials And Methods: A pre- and post-test study was conducted among 60 students at Saveetha College of Liberal Arts and Science. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples. The demographic variables were collected by using multiple-choice questionnaires.

Result: Results showed an effective level of knowledge and skill in BLS, indicating the need for further research.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the level of knowledge and skill among final-year students of Saveetha College of Arts and Science was found to be effective in gaining knowledge regarding BLS in the post-test.