Objective: This study aimed to describe the training needs in pre-hospital emergency care among healthcare personnel working in selected emergency units in the Central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam.
Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 116 healthcare workers from various emergency units in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.
Results: Among healthcare workers, the most essential competency identified was the ability to assess and manage initial trauma, reported by 93.1%. For pre-hospital emergency technicians, airway management was considered the most critical skill to be trained (83.6%). A majority (87.1%) indicated that training programs should include both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. For non-healthcare personnel, the most needed training topics were cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid for injuries, accounting for 86.2%. Regarding teaching methods, 74.1% preferred hands-on practice, and 51.7% favored simulation-based training.
Conclusion: There is a need to develop and implement additional training programs tailored for personnel working in emergency care.