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Situational judgement tests in paramedic hiring
The Use of Situational Judgement Tests for Paramedic Selection in Canada: A National Cross-Sectional Survey
Cureus · 2026-09-13 · Added 15 October 2026
National survey of 21 Canadian paramedic services found situational judgement tests and multiple mini-interviews are rarely used in frontline paramedic hiring, mostly by smaller services despite the tools being designed for mass testing.
- Study type
- Cross-sectional
- Design
- National cross-sectional survey
- Participants
- 21 paramedic services
- Main finding
- Neither SJTs nor MMIs widely used in Canadian paramedic hiring; only smaller services reported using them
- Caveat
- 21 complete responses — low participation limits representativeness
- Bottom line
- Context only
Why it matters in Australia (Medium relevance). Canadian hiring structures differ, but how services assess interpersonal and cognitive skills in applicants is a live question for Australian services too.
Learning goal
Understand how situational judgement assessment could strengthen recruitment and selection of paramedics nationally.
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- Topic: Education & training
- Daily scan: 15 October 2026
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