A 1-h simulation-based course on basic life support durably enhances confidence among medical students.

However, numerous studies have shown that there is a lack of knowledge and skills among undergraduates and junior doctors [1,2]. Before implementing new simulation-based workshops on BLS in our faculty, we conducted a previously published survey of undergraduate students to evaluate their knowledge and confidence in terms of BLS [3]. It was found that less than a third (30%) of medical students felt sufficiently prepared to conduct BLS. We found an association between real-life experience and confidence, as students who have attended a real cardiac arrest situation during their hospital duty felt more confident than those who had not (59 vs. 10%; P<0.001).