Table 1 Characteristics of PA trainees
Characteristics of PA trainees | N = 31 | |
|---|---|---|
Demographics | ||
Average age (SD) | 40.6 (5.5) range: 32–53 | |
Born in Israel | 83% | |
Men | 94% | |
Jewish | 94% | |
Qualifications | ||
Average years of experience as a paramedic (SD) | 12.7 (5.4) range: 5–30 | |
Highest degree obtained | ||
• BSc. | 76% | |
• MSc. | 24% | |
Barriers in previous profession as paramedics | Meana | SD |
No professional advancement | 5.6 | 1 |
Burnout | 4.6 | 1.5 |
Difficulty working shifts | 3.4 | 1.8 |
Dissatisfaction with current profession | 2.7 | 1.8 |