Sowing the seeds. A study of employment expectations of EMT students reveals important info for EMS managers.
Although EMS recruitment and retention issues have been frequently discussed, little scientific research has been conducted to determine why people are entering and leaving the EMS field. To date no research has been done to analyze the demographics of people enrolling in EMT classes and determine what their attitudes and expectations are for employment.
Deluhery
Matthew R
MR
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, USA. mdeluhery@lumc.edu
Worlds
Ginger M
GM
Stake
Christine E
CE
Cichon
Mark E
ME
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D002641:Chicago; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D004651:Employment / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D008875:Middle Aged; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology*; D000078329:Workforce