Purpose: CPR Anytime?, a self-instructional video program, has gained popularity amongst CPR instructors for
training non-healthcare providers. This instructional kit enables second-tier instruction. The purpose of this study is to determine the status of second-tier instruction CPR by CPR Anytime? trainees.
Methods: Questionnaires were sent to 606 CPR Anytime? trainees from 12 BLS training sites. The training period was from October 2006 to July 2007. Questionnaires included provider’s basic information, post-course self exercise, amount of second-tier instruction, and multiplier status.
Results: The response rate of the questionnaire was 53.6%(325). The mean age was 20.4±10.3 years old. The
professions of respondents were as follows: students (76.3%), office workers(13.2%), teachers(4.4%), and service
providers(1.9%). The post-course self exercise rate was 49% with three fourths of those completing the exercises using
both the DVD and MiniAnne?. Second-tier instruction tools use rates(48%) were as follows: DVD and manikin(35%),
manikin only(9%), verbal only(2%), and DVD only(1%). The total multiplier effect was 1.77(575/ 325) with the multiplier
effect of teachers significantly higher than others.
Conclusion: This study found that 48% of CPR Anytime? providers perform second-tier instruction to family and
friends. Amongst them, the total multiplier effect was 1.77 (575/325).