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 |
a Ratings from 1 (not at all) to 6 (to a very large extent)