Journal of allied health
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Journal of allied health · Jan 2020
Intentions and Motivations for Exiting the Emergency Medical Services Profession Differ Between Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Retention in emergency medical services (EMS) is a concern. To evaluate workforce stability within EMS, it is critical to understand factors that may lead an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic to leave the profession. ⋯ EMTs and paramedics leave EMS for different reasons, and fewer paramedics reported an intention to return. The need for better pay and benefits and lack of career advancement opportunity were common themes.
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Journal of allied health · Jan 2019
Impact of an International Service Learning Experience in India for DPT Students: Short- and Long-Term Benefits.
Awareness of global issues and cultural competence are essential for health professions students. Educational programs utilize International Service Learning (ISL) to address global issues and diverse cultures. This study describes short- and long-term benefits of ISL on Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. ⋯ Studies have shown benefits to health professions students immediately following an ISL. This study demonstrates that benefits persist years later. The long-term impact strengthens the rationale for including ISL during professional education.
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Journal of allied health · Jan 2018
Graduates from Accredited Paramedic Programs Have Higher Pass Rates on a National Certification Examination.
While institutional and program accreditation has long been required for physician and nursing education, paramedic program accreditation was largely voluntary in the US until recently. Our objective was to assess whether program accreditation is associated with higher pass rates and cognitive ability performance. This was a cross-sectional evaluation of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT) Paramedic Certification cognitive examination results for graduates of US paramedic pro¬grams. ⋯ Paramedic students from accredited programs demonstrated higher cognitive ability in all clinical content areas (p<0.001). Accredited program graduates had greater success on the National Paramedic Certification examination with 51% greater odds of first-time success (OR 1.51, 95%CI 1.31-1.73, p<0.001). Collectively, these results support the need for universal paramedic program accreditation.
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Journal of allied health · Jan 2017
A Survey of Undergraduate Capstone Course Objectives in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Current Trends and Future Implications.
Undergraduate capstone courses are culminating experiences that allow seniors to integrate and demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained during undergraduate studies. To date, there are no published studies about capstone course standards/designs in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The purpose of this study was to determine what capstone experiences are considered critical for CSD undergraduates. ⋯ Survey results and faculty feedback are discussed in the context of the standards expected of a capstone course, undergraduate requirements in CSD, and enhancing student interest in research. The degree to which students are being prepared for evidence-based practice, the doctoral shortage, and the challenges to master's programs are also discussed.