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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the multiple correlation between five predictors (high school GPA, paramedic program GPA, type of program attended, years of EMS experience, and national EMS program accreditation) and success on the National Registry paramedic certification cognitive examination. In order to assure the best possible patient outcomes, prehospital care should be delivered by highly competent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. Research conducted by Dickison, Hostler, Platt, and Wang (2006) suggested that paramedics graduating from nationally accredited EMS programs have a higher success rate on their initial certification examinations than those who did not attend accredited programs, thereby indicating that these paramedics will comprise a more qualified and competent prehospital workforce. Method : The population consisted of those paramedic candidates taking the National Registry paramedic cognitive certification examination for the first time. The convenience sample was comprised of participants who voluntarily completed the anonymous survey delivered via email with all requested information after they completed the certification examination. January of 2007 was the first time the examination was offered on the computer. The research question addressed whether there is a multiple correlation between high school GPA, paramedic program GPA, type of paramedic program attended, years of EMS experience, attendance at a nationally accredited paramedic program and success on the National Registry paramedic certification cognitive examination. Analysis : A multiple linear regression was calculated to predict success on the National Registry paramedic cognitive certification examination based on the independent variables. The ANOVA summary table showed a significance result of .179, which is not statistically significant as it is greater than .05. The multiple regression was not statistically significant overall. The null hypothesis that predicted no multiple correlation between the five independent variables and the dependent variable was not rejected. Multiple regression and nonparametric chi-square analyses indicated that none of the independent variables, except program GPA, were significantly associated with paramedic candidates’ scores on the National Registry paramedic cognitive certification examination. Summary : This study explored several aspects of EMS education. It can be assumed that this sample may not be representative of the larger population of paramedics nationwide. More research is needed to investigate the relationships among a larger and more widespread and diverse population.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-82).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Nerina J. Stepanovsky. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- R697.A4 S7 2007_Stepanovsky,Nerina ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- R697.A4 S7 2007 ( lcc )
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