AIM To explore the application and effectiveness of scenario simulation combined with role-playing in the practice course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for non-clinical undergraduate students.

METHODS  In this study, 2022 non clinical undergraduates of Air Force Medical University were selected as the research object and randomly divided into two groups: experimental group (n=30) and control group (n=29). The experimental group used scenario simulation combined with role-playing teaching method, and the control group used traditional practice teaching method. After the teaching, the two groups of students were assessed in class immediately, and the students’ satisfaction with the teaching methods was evaluated through a questionnaire survey.

RESULTS  Compared with the traditional teaching group, the performance of the scene simulation combined with role-playing group was significantly improved, and the use of AED, golden 4-minute response, recovery quality, environmental adaptability and teamwork ability in the scoring items were significantly higher than those in the traditional teaching group (P<0.05); In addition, the satisfaction score of students in the scene simulation combined with role-playing group was also better than that in the traditional teaching group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSION  The scenario simulation combined with role-playing teaching model enhances non-clinical undergraduate students’ technical proficiency, decision-making judgment, and teamwork skills during CPR practice. It also provides a possibility for other practical teaching fields for adopting this pedagogical approach.