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Evaluation of a Situational Judgment Test for Paramedic Student Selection
Prehospital Emergency Care · Added 11 May 2026
This study validated a situational judgement test for selecting paramedic students, finding it effectively assessed non-technical skills and predicted suitability for paramedic training.
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- Guideline / statement
- Design
- Professional position statement
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- Not reported
- Bottom line
- Context only
Learning goal
Build my understanding of how non-technical skills can be assessed when selecting and developing paramedics.
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- Topic: Education & training
- Daily scan: 11 May 2026
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