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Jamie Bryant1,2, Alison Zucca3,4, Heidi Turon1,2,5
1School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
Background:
Australian paramedics must engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including self-directed learning (SDL). This study aimed to examine paramedics' attitudes towards training and learning activities and perceptions about what could increase engagement in self-directed CPD.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with New South Wales Ambulance paramedics. The 48-item survey examined learning attitudes, attitudes towards SDL and socio-demographic and professional characteristics.
Results:
Most of the 149 participants (19% consent rate) were male (74.5%) and worked full-time (96.5%). All participants agreed that paramedics should reflect on the quality of their practice (100%) and most were committed to undertaking learning to improve their skills and capability (95.2%). However, 26.3% of participants did not feel motivated to undertake learning and 58.9% did not feel supported. Paramedics reported neutral to modestly positive attitudes towards SDL. Most participants agreed they would be more likely to engage in SDL if they had access to training equipment at their station (91%) and dedicated time during work hours (90.4%).
Conclusion:
Paramedics are highly committed to undertaking CPD. Increased engagement may be supported by providing SDL materials at work locations and ensuring dedicated time for learning during work hours.
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