A life and death matter : evaluation of a training program for emergency medical services providers
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Date
2002
Authors
Herbert-Pemberton, Carol
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2002
Abstract
The effectiveness of a legislated training program for emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners in Southern Alberta was evaluated in three communities. The theoretical guide for the research was the Kirkpatrick Training Evaluation Model (1959; 1975; 1996; 1998), which evaluates training programs at four levels- reaction, learning, behavior and results. The research design involved analyses of patient care reports, and interviews with EMS practitioners, allied professionals and patients. Findings indicated positive outcomes at all four levels of the Kirkpatrick model. The results indicated that the training program has resulted in improved EMS delivery by trainees who positively transferred newly acquired skills and knowledge. Accordingly, it was concluded that the legislated training standards have created positive outcomes, and it was recommended that funding for the training program should continue. It was also concluded that the training program has helped to develop a positive learning environment in the three EMS agencies studied.
Description
xi, 118 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Emergency medical personnel -- Training of -- Alberta -- Evaluation , Employees -- Training of -- Alberta -- Evaluation