High School Allied Health Students and Their Exposure to the Profession of EMS

Holloman, Joshua B.; Hubble, Michael W.

doi:10.1017/s1049023x12000787

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“…O'Meara found that students in their first year of study were motivated by their previous experiences with emergency services plus the image of a paramedic's role, adventure and action, and location near family and friends (1). Similarly rural high school students studying an allied health curriculum were more likely to pursue an emergency medical services career if they had exposure to EMS outside of school (20). They were also influenced by the media and thought it would be mentally challenging (20).…”

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What Motivates Students to Pursue a Career in Paramedicine?

Ross

Hannah

Huizen

2016

Australasian Journal of Paramedicine

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IntroductionThis study aimed to determine the motivations behind students’ decisions to enrol in a degree in emergency health (paramedic) or double degree emergency health (paramedic) and nursing.MethodsStudents were surveyed to determine the importance of different motivations influencing their decision to enrol in their current university course.ResultsThere were 168 surveys returned from 182 students (93% response rate). The most important motivations for students were ‘wanting to help people’, ‘saving lives’ and ‘exciting career’. Older respondents rated ‘giving back to the community’, ‘wearing a uniform’, ‘employment prospects’, ‘pay rate’ and ‘job security’ slightly higher. Males considered ‘pay rate’, ‘working environment’ and ‘job security’ slightly more important than females.ConclusionsFindings suggest that like other health professional students, those studying paramedicine do so for intrinsic motives including ‘wanting to help people’, ‘saving lives’ and an ‘exciting career’.

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“…Similarly rural high school students studying an allied health curriculum were more likely to pursue an emergency medical services career if they had exposure to EMS outside of school (20). They were also influenced by the media and thought it would be mentally challenging (20).…”

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What Motivates Students to Pursue a Career in Paramedicine?

Ross

Hannah

Huizen

2016

Australasian Journal of Paramedicine

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“…3,4 Although beneficial for students to have these options, the omission of a precursor science degree (often approximately 3 years) means that school students may be required to decide on their careers much earlier than before. However, in many cases, there is a lack of career exposure for school students 5,6 and a general lack of awareness of what is required to progress into certain professions. 7 In one study regarding the choice to enter a dietetics program, it was found that most students reported deciding on this career while at university.…”

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Encouraging Study in Health Sciences

Moro

Phelps

2023

Sim Healthcare

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Introduction: Although commonly considered postgraduate-level study, universities are increasingly providing options for direct undergraduate entry into health professional programs. This presents a need to inform high school students about the wide variety of careers available in the medical and allied health professions. Methods: To accomplish this, the developed "Health Simulation Experience" uses a case-based learning approach to introduce high school students to careers in health through the management and care of simulated patients. Participants worked through 3 simulated scenarios during the 1-day event and reported their perceptions on written feedback forms at the conclusion. A qualitative research approach was used to identify whether the simulation-based structure was an appropriate approach to assist with enhancing their understanding of career options within the primary and allied healthcare systems. Results: Of the 528 student attendees who engaged with the program between 2018-2022, 333 provided ratings of their experience (94% overall satisfaction) and written feedback. From qualitative analysis of written comments, the following 3 key themes emerged: the approach provided insights into health professions careers; they enjoyed the authentic and immersive approach to learning; and the event developed an understanding of commonly performed clinical skills. Conclusions: Overall, the use of case-based learning with interprofessional hands-on experiences is an effective approach to introduce students to future study options and career pathways in primary and allied health.

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“…Although high school minority student pipeline programs are common (4–6), less has been published in the medical literature regarding college or university-level pipeline programs for medicine (7, 8). Many college and university programs are also focused on increasing medical college admission test (MCAT) scores and grade point averages (GPAs), as the means of increasing acceptance (3).…”

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USSTRIDE program is associated with competitive Black and Latino student applicants to medical school

Campbell

Berne-Anderson

Wang

et al. 2014

Medical Education Online

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PurposeWe compared MCAT scores, grade point averages (GPAs), and medical school acceptance rates of Black and Latino students in an outreach program called Undergraduate Science Students Together Reaching Instructional Diversity and Excellence (USSTRIDE) to non-USSTRIDE students. We hypothesized that Black and Latino participants in USSTRIDE had higher acceptance rates to medical school, higher MCAT scores, and college GPAs when compared to other Black and Latino medical school applicants from our institution.MethodsThe academic performance (GPAs and MCAT scores) and acceptance and matriculation rate data on all Black and Latino Florida State University applicants to any medical school from 2008 to 2012 were collected from the AIS/AMCAS database and separated into two comparison groups (USSTRIDE vs. Non-USSTRIDE). Independent sample T-tests and chi-square analysis, Cohen's D test, and odds ratios were determined.ResultsAverage science GPA was 3.47 for USSTRIDE students (n=55) and 3.45 for non-USSTRIDE students (n=137, p=0.68, d=0.0652). Average cumulative GPA was 3.57 for USSTRIDE students and 3.54 for non-USSTRIDE students (p=0.45, d=0.121). Average MCAT score was 23 for USSTRIDE students and 25 for non-USSTRIDE students (p=0.02, d=0.378). Twenty-three percent of accepted USSTRIDE students and 29% of accepted non-USSTRIDE students had multiple acceptances (p=0.483, OR 1.38, 95% CI 0.52–3.88). Forty-nine percent of non-USSTRIDE students and 75% of USSTRIDE students matriculated in medical school (p=0.001, OR 3.13 95% CI 1.51–6.74). About 78.6% of USSTRIDE students matriculated at FSU's medical school compared to 36.2% of non-USSTRIDE students (p<0.01).ConclusionsUSSTRIDE and non-USSTRIDE students had similar science and cumulative GPAs. USSTRIDE students' MCAT scores were lower but acceptance rates to medical school were higher. Participation in USSTRIDE is associated with increased acceptance rates for Black and Latino students to our medical school. This finding is true for other medical schools as USSTRIDE students are as likely as non-USSTRIDE students to have multiple acceptances.

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High School Allied Health Students and Their Exposure to the Profession of EMS

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

What Motivates Students to Pursue a Career in Paramedicine?

What Motivates Students to Pursue a Career in Paramedicine?

Encouraging Study in Health Sciences

USSTRIDE program is associated with competitive Black and Latino student applicants to medical school

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