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How can I assist the fisdap community in administering the pilot test?

Please consider assisting the Fisdap community by working with your fellow educators and your students in administering this pilot test. We are excited to announce that new Paramedic Unit Exams are now available.

Will there be a fisdap research summit in 2022?

A Fisdap Research Summit will not be held in February, 2022, however, future support of EMS research will remain steadfast. We’re exploring new ways to make access to research even more accessible to the masses, beginning with a pair of webinars in February to help explain EMS research and why its important.

How many questions are on the fisdap pre 5?

The newest version of the Paramedic Readiness Exam, PRE 5, as part of the Fisdap Comprehensive Exams, is comprised of 200 multiple choice questions and is updated to meet the latest AHA guidelines & national EMS standards. Overseeing a robust EMT and Paramedic program is no small feat.

Research Summit Update and Upcoming Research Webinars

A Fisdap Research Summit will not be held in February, 2022, however, future support of EMS research will remain steadfast. We’re exploring new ways to make access to research even more accessible to the masses, beginning with a pair of webinars in February to help explain EMS research and why its important.

How Fisdap Helps Students Pass the NREMT, According to this EMS Program Director

Overseeing a robust EMT and Paramedic program is no small feat. Where does an EMS Education Program Director turn to simplify this often overwhelming workload and improve student results? If you're Grant Goold, you turn to Fisdap.

Paramedic Unit Exams Are Now Available for Pilot Testing!

We are pleased to announce that the Fisdap Paramedic Unit Exams (Version B) are now available for pilot testing! Please consider assisting the Fisdap community by working with your fellow educators and your students in administering this pilot test.

Now Available: Paramedic Unit Exams Version 2

We are excited to announce that new Paramedic Unit Exams are now available.

Fisdap Service Update 3.18.2021

Over the last couple of weeks, we have made several updates to reduce the delays you may have experienced when accessing certain pages in Fisdap.

Paramedic Unit Exams Version 2 Coming Soon

We are excited to announce that new Paramedic Unit Exams are coming soon.

What is the FISDAP app?

With the Fisdap mobile app, students can enter skills and patient care information right from the hospital or ambulance, with or without an internet connection. Students can use the in-app camera feature to capture paper shift documentation to make entering their data easier.

How to improve efficiency in a classroom?

Improve efficiency by letting students practice skills with their peers before an instructor performs a final evaluation to assess competency. Establish and monitor separate goals for peer and instructor check-offs.

What can students indicate in a lab?

Students can indicate which classmates they partnered with in the lab. Make students accountable for evaluating their peers and reduce time entering data into Fisdap.

Does Fisdap have NREMT?

Fisdap already has all of the NREMT skills sheets ready to go. Decide which skills sheets you want your students to use and which skills they should receive credit for. You can also create custom lab practice items and goals.

Who monitors and evaluates students' experiential learning?

Students, instructors, and preceptors can monitor and evaluate students' experiential learning.

How to fill out a NREMT eval?

To fill out an eval: Go to the Shift Evalutation section of your My Shift page. Select the eval you want to enter.

What is the default dropdown menu for goals?

In the dropdown menu that defaults to "All categories," select "Goals."

What to do if playback doesn't begin?

If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What does the orange diamond in the Skills and Patient Care data entry form mean?

Hint: look for the orange diamond in the Skills & Patient Care data entry form to indicate what information is critical for your National Standard Curriculum goals.

Why is the observed team lead report important?

The Observed Team Lead Report can also be a great resource when students are concerned about why they aren't getting credit for performing skills.

Can you fill out another eval?

If you want to fill out another eval just like the one you finished, you can select Submit and start new.

Can you change shift data in Fisdap?

The only way to change data for a locked shift is to ask an instructor to unlock it for you. Fisdap staff cannot unlock shifts.

What does the evaluator signoff box do?

In the evaluator signoff box, preceptors also have the opportunity to lock the shift, which will prevent the student from making any changes to the shift data the preceptor has already reviewed .

What is a preceptor sign off page?

The preceptor sign-off page includes a Shift summary, an evaluation the preceptor and/or student to complete, a Plan of action, and the Evaluator signoff box.

What to do if you don't see audit checkbox?

If you don't see the Audit checkbox, you will need to turn on auditing for your program on the Skills Tracker Settings page.

What can you customize in a student email?

You can customize student permissions, what and when emails are sent, auditing, preceptor sign-off, and the local procedures and medications your students can use.

How to turn something off?

You turn something on by checking the box and you turn something off by unchecking a box or leaving it unchecked.

How much data should be audited in a student?

Auditing student data ensures that entries are correct and truthful. Fisdap recommends that you audit at least 10% of your student's data.

Why do students not get credit for team lead?

If students are not getting credit for performing the team lead, it may be because they indicated they observed the patient exam and/or interview--and not entered suggests they skipped that section of data entry.