Can a mix of online and Hands-On training beat traditional classroom teaching for emergency heart care?
NCT ID NCT07670637
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study compared two ways of teaching Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to 95 doctors and nurses in China. One group took a blended course with online self-study plus hands-on practice, while the other group had a traditional all-in-person class. The researchers looked at first-attempt certification pass rates and costs to see which method works better and is more affordable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If blended learning proves as effective and cheaper, hospitals could adopt it to train more staff efficiently.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 95 participants, so results may not apply to all settings. The training method does not change patient outcomes directly.
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Shanghai East Hospital Affiliated To Tongji University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200120, China