International Journal of Education

In the context of the deepening Healthy China strategy, the enhancement of public emergency care literacy has become a vital indicator of societal progress. Given the increasing incidence and younger demographic of sudden cardiac death and other emergencies, universities, as key talent incubators, bear significant responsibility for popularizing emergency knowledge and boosting students’ rescue capabilities. This paper, using North China University of Science and Technology as an example, introduces the design, implementation, and evaluation of the “Pre-hospital Emergency Skills and Practice” course. The course significantly improved students’ emergency knowledge, practical skills, and awareness, enhancing their confidence and ability to perform pre-hospital care in emergencies. It provides a valuable reference for other institutions seeking to establish emergency education and build safer campuses.

Health education; First aid and health; Course establishment; Pre-course survey; Course implementation; Post-course survey