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EMS Provider FTO Survey
What is your primary role in pre-hospital EMS?
Paramedic
EMT
AEMT
EMS Supervisor/Manager/Director
FPC/CCEMT-P
Volunteer (Not certified/Driver/Attendant)
Other…
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How many years of experience do you have in pre-hospital EMS?
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-7 years
8-15 years
16-25 years
26+ years
Which region do you primarily work?
Adirondack-Appalachian REMSCO
Big Lakes Regional EMS Council
Central New York Regional EMS Council
Finger Lakes Regional EMS Council
Hudson-Mohawk Regional EMS Council
Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council
Mid-State Regional EMS Council
Monroe-Livingston Reg EMS Council
Mountain Lakes Regional EMS Council
Nassau Regional EMS Council
North Country Regional EMS Council
Regional EMS Council of New York City
Southern Tier Regional EMS Council
Southwestern Regional EMS Council
Suffolk Regional EMS Council
Susquehanna Regional EMS Council
Westchester Regional EMS Council
Wyoming-Erie Regional EMS Council
How long have you been with your primary agency?
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 year
15+ years
Does your primary agency have an FTO program?
Yes
No
Are you an FTO with your primary agency?
Yes
No
Does your primary agency compensate you for being an FTO?
Yes
No
How do they compensate you?
A pay increase or stipend
Other financial incentives (e.g., bonuses, overtime, etc.)
Other…
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Have you ever worked for an agency with an FTO Program?
Yes
No
On a scale of 1 to 5, how effective do you believe your previous agency’s FTO program was in preparing new providers? (1 = Not effective, 5 = Highly effective)
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2
3
4
5
If you are an FTO are you also a preceptor for students?
Yes
No
On a scale of 1 to 5, how effective do you believe your agency’s current FTO program is in preparing new providers? (1 = Not effective, 5 = Highly effective)
1
2
3
4
5
In your opinion, what are the top 3 most important qualities of an effective FTO? (Select the top 3 that apply)
Clinical competence
Teaching ability
Good communication skills
Patience and mentorship
Knowledge of policies and procedures
Ability to assess learner progress
Other…
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What elements do you believe are most critical in an FTO program? (Select all that apply)
Structured curriculum
Hands-on skills practice
Regular feedback sessions
Observation and debriefing
Scenario-based training
Formal evaluation and testing
Mentorship and support systems
Other…
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How long should an FTO period typically last for new (never worked the road) EMS providers?
2 weeks
4 weeks
8 weeks
Other…
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How long should an FTO period typically last for experienced EMS providers?
2 weeks
4 weeks
8 weeks
Other…
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Do you believe FTO programs should include formal assessments?
Yes
No
What sort of formal assessments should FTO programs utilize?
Operations only assessments (ie. EVOC)
Skills based assessments
Scenario based assessments
Affective based assessments (ie. compassion, accountability, teamwork, patient advocacy)
Assessments of FTO effectiveness
What are the biggest challenges in implementing or maintaining an effective FTO program? (Select all that apply)
Lack of standardized curriculum
Variability in preceptor experience/quality
Limited resources or funding
Resistance from staff or leadership
Time constraints for FTO’s
Other…
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Have you observed any negative outcomes when training programs are not well-structured or consistent?
Yes
No
Have not observed an FTO Program
If yes, please specify
In your opinion, does an effective training program impact new provider performance and patient safety? (1 = No impact, 5 = Significant positive impact)
1
2
3
4
5
Would you support increased training or standardization of FTO programs across NYS?
Yes
No
Do you believe that NYS BEMS should support agencies looking to develop FTO programs or assist with more formal FTO training?
Yes
No
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If not already, are you interested in becoming an FTO?
Yes
No
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Already an FTO
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