Primary Care Paramedic Selection Process Statistical Report October 2011 K. Harms and S. Mills School of Health Sciences Paramedic Academy PCP Program 8 months A&P 1 month online Core Skills Trauma Medical Complex Cases 15 weeks Block 2 Practicum 3 months Practicum: 3 Clinical Shifts 12+ Ambulance Shifts 2010: Rolling Enrolment First come, first served Always filled seats 2010: Rolling Enrolment First come, first served Always filled seats Big waitlist 2010: Rolling Enrolment First come, first served Always filled seats Big waitlist Always filled seats Many not academically or emotionally ready Academic exits and student withdrawals 2010: Rolling Enrolment First come, first served Always filled seats Big waitlist Always filled seats Many not be academically or emotionally ready Academic exits and student withdrawals Big waitlist Highly desirable candidates moved on  Cognitive abilities exam Medical knowledge exam (EMR) Behavioural interview 3 possible bonus points 20% 20% 60% THE HYPOTHESES 1. There will be an improvement in selected student outcomes versus unselected student outcomes; and, 2. These positive outcomes will validate the selection tools we have chosen. Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2 Figure 1.3 Figure 1.4 THE HYPOTHESES 1. There will be an improvement in selected student outcomes versus unselected student outcomes; and, √ 2. These positive outcomes will validate the selection tools we have chosen. √ √ • Cognitive abilities exam – does not appear useful on its own • Medical knowledge exam – does not appear useful on its own • Behavioural interview – strong positive correlation; however, not as strong as all 3 tools combined. • Ongoing measurements of quantitative outcomes – Initiate review of student and faculty satisfaction • Explore demographics of high flyers – Target this market niche • Explore areas of weakness in low flyers – Focus our student services and academic support • Increase marketing efforts – To ensure large enough body of candidates to create the kind of success we are looking for References Turner , T. (2010) Selection interviewer training guide. T.S. Turner Consulting Inc. Turner, T. (2005) Behavioural interviewing guide. Trafford Publications, Victoria B.C.