Abstract:

This article (manuscript) focuses on the interpretation of the results of research aimed at teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation to students at the University of Defense. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is one of the most important rescue, medical techniques when providing first aid. Literature sources for this subject are sufficient, just as it is not too complicated to teach soldiers the theoretical basics. The entire volume and complexity of the material are not by itself problematic for students, however, it is necessary for them to learn all the principles and conditions in several variants when giving CPR. In addition, it is necessary for students to master the practical application of all principles in various situations. So, the regular lecture proved to be inappropriate. Even the use of multimedia technology did not fully ensure the fulfillment of the goal. On the contrary, the entire issue for students, in technical or managerial fields, is relatively foreign, and even the use of visual aids cannot teach them the full extent of the subject. During the control tests, a maximum of 80% success rate was found in two groups of students comprising a research sample of 185 students. This is insufficient considering the importance of the issue and the necessity of its full mastery by students. "Design Thinking" methodology was used to ensure higher teaching efficiency. Using qualitative research - semi-structured interviews, the main sources of the problem were identified. It was comprehensively defined and formulated. Subsequently, the aim of the teachers and lecturers participating in the teaching was to design an innovative training model using brainstorming. The training model was tested on a smaller group of students and, after a few minor adjustments, on the entire base group.

The testing revealed an increase in the students' abilities to a 95% success rate. The article presents the results of this process, the methodical and mathematical expression of increasing students' abilities by applying "Design Thinking". Nearly 400 students participated in the entire research as a base sample, and the entire innovative project took place over three years. Now the results are fully applied to further lectures, which confirms the initial data achieved.

Keywords:

Design Thinking, Methodic of learning, University learning process.