Logan Smestad

EMT Student Self-Confidence and Its Effect on a Summative Examination

Objective—The connection between academic performance and self-efficacy (i.e., self-confidence) is well-established in many disciplines. Yet this relationship among entry-level EMT studen...

Edward T. Oliphant , BA, NRP;

Jackson D. Déziel , PhD, MPA, NRP;

Logan Smestad ;

05/22/2019

With Age Comes Wisdom? Student Age as a Predictor of Success on an EMT Readiness Exam

Objective—Most states mandate an EMT candidate reach 18 years of age before initial certification/licensure. Additionally, many EMS employers require potential employees reach the age of ...

Edward T. Oliphant , BA, NRP;

Jackson D. Déziel , PhD, MPA, NRP;

Logan Smestad ;

05/21/2019

Student Measurement of Achievement on a Readiness Test (SMART): The Predictive Validity of an EMT Entrance Exam on Candidate Readiness

Objective—Continued growth in EMS has driven increasing demand for educational training. Thus, EMS programs must utilize effective precourse evaluative tools to identify candidates most l...

Edward T. Oliphant , BA, NRP;

Jackson D. Déziel , PhD, MPA, NRP;

Logan Smestad ;

05/21/2019