Teacher competencies in the learning of the training of students in the health sector of the Central University of Ecuador

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/rc.v7i14.0301

The effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) learning in students of the prehospital and emergency care program at the Universidad Central del Ecuador is closely related to the professional competencies of their instructors. This research aims to identify the competencies that students need for their classroom training, considering the cross-cutting nature of these competencies in their academic preparation. The findings show a direct correlation between the pedagogical and technical skills of the instructors and the level of proficiency achieved by students in CPR practices. The deficiencies observed in students' practical execution and theoretical understanding highlight the need to improve teacher training, integrating theoretical knowledge and practical skills more effectively. The university faces the challenge of raising its academic standards by adapting curricula and methodologies to ensure optimal training for future emergency professionals. In conclusion, it is essential for higher education institutions to strengthen the continuous and specialized training of their instructors, recognizing their key role in CPR teaching and in the training of professionals in the prehospital field.

Keywords: Competencies, Learning, Training.