Objective: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the pivotal steps of both basic and advanced cardiac life support. This study aimed to compare medical students' interest in CPR training across three different educational models.

Material and Method: In this study, students from Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 5, and Class 6 at Ordu University Medical ffaculty who had received theoretical or practical CPR training on a simulation manikin during the 2021-2022 academic year were included, provided they completed the survey questions in full and volunteered to participate in the study. Medical students were divided into three groups: those who received only theoretical training, those who received only online theoretical training, and those who received both online theoretical and practical training. In the practical training sessions, an applied CPR training model was utilized on simulation mannequins.

A 15-item form assessing sociodemographic characteristics, a 5-item CPR knowledge test, and a 16-item course interest scale were administered.

Results: Among the 305 participants, 52.5% (n=160) were female and 47.5% (n=145) were male. Their average age was 21.60 (± 2.23). 282 students (92.5%) believed that merely teaching CPR theoretically was insufficient, 11 (3.6%) found it adequate, and 12 (3.9%) were undecided. ffindings indicate that senior students, older students, those with prior CPR experience, and those who received both theoretical and simulation training exhibited significantly higher interest in the course (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Even during the pandemic, with appropriate precautions, practical training was found to enhance students' knowledge, interest, and success in learning CPR- one of the fundamental skills of the medical profession.

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