Investigation and reflection on the teaching effects of high altitude military hygiene protection

Abstract

Objective To explore the teaching effects of high altitude military hygiene protection, and to provide the basis for the reform of teaching methods. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 55 students who had attended the training program of high altitude military hygiene protection from 2015 to 2017. The survey included teaching effects, curriculum design, teaching methods and suggestions. The results of the survey were processed with SPSS 18.0, and the results were expressed in number and rate. Results 55 questionnaires were distributed and all of them were valid. 69.1% of the students considered that it was very rewarding to take part in the training class. 67.3% of the students believed that it was very helpful to improve post competence. 71.8% of the students believed that the knowledge module was necessary. The teaching methods that students wanted to experience are: case teaching, practice teaching, discussion and communication, teacher lecturing, visiting teaching, equipment teaching and literature studying. Conclusions The curriculum of the training program of high altitude military hygiene pro-tection is reasonable and helpful in improving post competence. Students recommended flexible teaching methods, which are suitable to try the reform of teaching methods. Key words: High altitude military; Occupational education; Military medicine; High altitude medicine