Two-day versus one-day ALS recertification course
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
This project will see if a one-day ALS recertification course works as well as the standard two-day course for healthcare professionals who need recertification by measuring knowledge, practical skills, satisfaction, and confidence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 158 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT07358741 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational comparison enrolls adult healthcare professionals requiring ALS recertification and delivers either a one-day recertification course or the standard two-day ALS course following the European Resuscitation Council curriculum. Demographic and training history data (age, sex, specialty, prior ALS completion, resuscitation team membership, last CPR performed, and online learning hours) are collected. Outcomes include a written knowledge assessment, practical skills performance scored 0–2, and participant satisfaction and confidence measured at course end. Course prerequisites and structure follow ERC standards with minimum online learning hours documented for each course type.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adult healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics) who require ALS recertification and can attend the assigned in-person course and follow-up assessments.
Not a fit: Participants who need initial ALS certification rather than recertification, cannot attend the assigned in-person course, or decline consent are unlikely to gain benefit from this comparison.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the one-day course performs similarly to the two-day course, it could shorten recertification time, lower costs, and reduce staffing disruption while keeping providers competent.
How similar studies have performed: Prior studies of shortened resuscitation courses have produced mixed results, with some showing comparable short-term skill retention in experienced providers but inconsistent longer-term findings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult healthcare professionals (≥18 years) requiring ALS recertification, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, who can attend the assigned course and follow-up assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded if they cannot attend the assigned course or decline consent.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Egyptian resuscitation council — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eman Ibrahim El-Desoki Mahmoud, MD, intensive care medicine
- Email: eman18350@gmail.com
- Phone: +2 01227409501
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.