Introduction: In line with the importance of being prepared against CBRN threats in the modern world, the impact of customizing training according to professional groups on participants’ knowledge and skill levels was examined. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) training modules specially designed for different professional groups. Methods: The research was designed as a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 271 individuals from five different professional groups—physicians, auxiliary health personnel, search and rescue personnel, auxiliary search and rescue personnel, and students—who received training from the SBÜ CBRN Training and Simulation Center participated in the study. Before and after the training, tests consisting of 25-30 multiple-choice questions were administered to measure knowledge and awareness levels regarding CBRN. The tests were evaluated out of 100 points, and those who scored 50 points or above were considered successful. Results: In evaluations conducted before and after the training, a statistically significant increase was found between the pre-test and post-test scores in all professional groups and genders. A statistical difference was found between professional groups in terms of pre-test scores; particularly, it was determined that the pre-test scores of auxiliary search and rescue personnel were lower than those of other groups, but they showed the highest score increase after the training. Conclusion: Customizing training according to professional groups enhances its effectiveness and better responds to participants’ professional needs. In the future, optimizing training programs based on participant feedback, more frequent use of advanced technologies (AR and VR), and the integration of psychological resilience training may further increase the success of the training. It is recommended that training programs be updated at regular intervals and that content specific to professional groups be developed.
Çebi et al. (Sun,) studied this question.