Understanding Program Attrition: The Influence of Entry Requirements and Student Resources

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Shea L. van den Bergh · National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Jacob C. Kamholz · National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Jonathan R. Powell · National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Christopher B. Gage · The Ohio State University

Lisa Collard

Michael G. Miller

Ashish R. Panchal · National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Abstract

We found substantial variability in baseline program entry requirements and the availability of common student resources. Paramedic educational programs should consider the combined impact of entry requirements and student support systems when developing strategies to improve retention.

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Medical Education and Admissions Higher Education Research Studies Educational Assessment and Pedagogy

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

Volume 7, Issue 1, pp. 100276-100276

DOI: 10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100276

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