<p> Paramedic Graduate Survey</p><p>The primary goal of a Paramedic education program is to prepare the graduate to function as a competent entry-level Paramedic. We need your feedback and candid responses to fully evaluate if we are meeting the needs of our communities of interest. </p><p>This survey is designed to help the program faculty determine the strengths and areas for improvement for our Paramedic program. All data will be kept confidential and will be used for program evaluation purposes only. Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback regarding the educational process.</p><p>Background Information:</p><p>Your name is requested below for tracking purposes, however, you can choose to remain anonymous.</p><p>Optional: First Name: Optional: Last Name: Optional: In what month and year did you graduate? Month: Year: Optional: Your Job Title: Optional: Direct Supervisor’s Name: Optional: Supervisor Job Title: Optional: Agency Name:</p><p>Paramedic Graduate Survey 01.2012 Directions: Indicate your rating of each of the statements by Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly marking an “X” in the appropriate column. A rating of “5” is the Agree Disagree best and a rating of “1” is the worst. (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)</p><p>I. Paramedic Knowledge Base (Cognitive Domain)</p><p>The Program</p><p>1. Helped me acquire the EMS knowledge necessary to [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 function in a healthcare/EMS environment. 2. Helped me acquire the general medical knowledge base [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 necessary to function in a healthcare/EMS environment.</p><p>3. Prepared me to collect relevant information from [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 patients.</p><p>4. Prepared me to evaluate relevant patient information. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>5. Prepared me to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>6. Trained me to use sound judgment while functioning in a [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 healthcare/EMS environment. II. Paramedic Clinical Proficiency (Psychomotor Domain)</p><p>The Program</p><p>1. Prepared me to perform a broad range of clinical skills. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>2. Prepared me with the skills to perform a thorough [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 patient assessment.</p><p>3. Prepared me to perform approved procedures. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>4. Prepared me to interpret diagnostic information. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>III. Paramedic Behavioral Skills (Affective Domain)</p><p>The Program</p><p>1. Prepared me to communicate in my role as a [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 paramedic.</p><p>2. Prepared me to conduct myself in an ethical manner. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>3. Prepared me to conduct myself in a professional [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 manner. 4. Taught me to manage my time efficiently while [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 functioning in a healthcare/EMS environment.</p><p>IV. Paramedic General Information 1. I have actively pursued attaining my national EMS [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>Paramedic Graduate Survey 01.2012 credential(s).</p><p>2. I am a member of a state EMS professional association. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p>3. I am a member of a national EMS professional [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1 association.</p><p>4. I actively participate in continuing education activities. [ ] 5 [ ] 4 [ ] 3 [ ] 2 [ ] 1</p><p> Please rate and comment on the OVERALL quality of your preparation as a paramedic.</p><p> Based on your work experience, please identify two or three strengths of the program.</p><p> Based on your work experience, please make two or three suggestions to further strengthen the program.</p><p> What qualities/skills were expected of you upon employment that were not included in the program?</p><p> Please provide comments and suggestion that would help to better prepare future graduates. </p><p>Paramedic Graduate Survey 01.2012</p>