Effects of clinical placements on paramedic students' learning outcomes

Wongtongkam, Nualnong, and Brewster, Lyle (2017) Effects of clinical placements on paramedic students' learning outcomes. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 12 (3). pp. 24-31.

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Abstract

Background: Clinical placements are of major importance in students' learning processes through creating supportive environments and fostering independence into paramedic professional roles. The study aimed to explore whether clinical experiences in out-of-hospital emergency services affected students' learning outcomes and satisfaction.Methods: A retrospective study was carried out using preceptors' evaluations (n=160) and students' feedback forms (n=21). Descriptive and non-parametric inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative items, and open-ended questions were analysed using content analysis.Results: Findings showed that more than 70% of students were satisfied with the quality of preceptors and the fieldwork atmosphere. Preceptors reported that students' clinical skills across all categories improved significantly in the last two weeks of training. Qualitative data indicated that students displayed appropriate behaviour and professional socialisation and were keen to learn, and demonstrated competence in paramedic skills.Conclusion: A supportive atmosphere and positive student-preceptor relationships are key attributes for clinical placements if students are to accomplish learning outcomes in out-of hospital environments.

Item ID: 62233
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1833-3818
Keywords: clinical placements; learning outcomes; New South Wales; paramedic; students
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2020 00:28
FoR Codes: 39 EDUCATION > 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy > 390110 Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy @ 50%
39 EDUCATION > 3903 Education systems > 390303 Higher education @ 50%
SEO Codes: 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9303 Curriculum > 930399 Curriculum not elsewhere classified @ 50%
93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9305 Education and Training Systems > 930502 Management of Education and Training Systems @ 50%
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