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1. Cheating in
EMS Education

2. Cheat Sheet
Don’t kid yourself
Cheating doesn’t have to happen
Reinforce the right things
Swift consequences
Prevention works
Change the battle
Test stuff that matters

3. Audience Question
Cheating is common in
EMS education.

4. Academic Dishonesty

5. Scenario: Question Recalls

6. Is this cheating?

7. Resource Flashnotes.com

8. Scenario: CE Articles

9. Is this cheating?

10. Scenario: Online Con Ed

11. Is this cheating?

12. Dishonesty in Online Courses

13. Dishonesty in Online Courses
• Different rules for online quizzes
• Rules not explicitly stated
• Scope of cheating was shocking

14. Cheating Definition

15. Scope of
Cheating

16. Cheating in a Pervasive Problem

17. Research about Cheating
“Nearly every research report
on cheating … has concluded
that cheating is rampant.“
Cheating on Tests: How to Do It, Detect It, and Prevent It

18. Cheating is a Lifelong Habit

19. Cheating at All Grade Levels

20. Cheating in School Student Reasons
1. Others are cheating
2. No honor code
3. Required courses
4. Heavy workload
5. No clear rules or consequences
6. Low risk of being caught and or punished

21. Institutions with Higher Incidence

22. PA Student Attitudes and Behaviors

23. PA Student Attitudes and Behaviors

24. Cheating by USAF Officers

25. Cheating by Fire Officers

26. Cheating by Nursing Students

27. Cheating by Firefighter Recruits

28. Cheating by EMS Students???

29. Cheating by Paramedics

30. Audience Question
What factors is mostly likely to
lead to cheating?

31. College Placement Paid Test Takers

32. Cheating by EMT

33. Cheating by EMS Instructors
• Change answers
• Falsify records
• Provide information
• Ignore misbehavior
• Fail to enforce

34. Cheating by Personnel (Parents)

35. Words have Meaning
The patient cheated
death
Know this for
the test
Use the “Clock”
method
You need to
know OPQRST

36. Study Aids or Cheat Sheets

37. Study Aids or Cheat Sheets

38. Study Aids or Cheat Sheets

39. Scenario: Clinical Skills

40. Is this cheating?

41. Academic Dishonesty
Cheating
Plagiarism
Deception
Fabrication
Impersonation
Bribery
Any attempt to give or
obtain assistance
Copying without proper
acknowledgement
Providing false information
Falsification of date,
information, or citations
Assuming another’s identity
Paying for information
or access

42. Most Common is Plagiarism

43. Cheating Low and High Tech
Circumventing
Processes
Unauthorized
materials use
Taking, giving , or
receiving
information

44. Cheating and Technology
• Tougher to define cheating
• Plagiarism is easier
• Reduces sharing friction

45. Limited Impact
of Barriers

46. Exam Stakes and Risks
High Stakes
High Risk
High Risk
Low Stakes
High Stakes
Low Risk
Low Stakes
Low Risk
Risk
Stakes
Promotional exam
Certification exam
Licensure exam

47. Challenge to Accuse and Prosecute

48. Ingrained in the Culture
All for One,
One for All
Win Together,
Fail Together
Ends Justifies
The Means
Small Teams
Work Independently

49. Computer Based Testing
Compromised by
poor questions,
poor security, and
poor oversight

50. Cheating Technique Sharing
How to cheat on a test

51. Easy Access to Cheating Techniques
How Students Cheat…
Merely Interesting!

52. Lots of Cheating Techniques

53. Solutions

54. Far Fewer Solutions

55. A Simple Solution
Announce penalties
for cheating
Ask students
NOT to cheat

56. Some Possible Solutions

57. We are Responsible
• Role model
• Discuss academic honesty
• Honor code
• Values education
• Student selection
• Appropriate focus
• Change the evaluation method
• Testing

58. Role Model Academic Integrity

59. Discuss Academic Honesty
Wasting narcotics
without a witness
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4
Falsifying
assessments or
treatments
Sharing CE test
questions and
answers
Incorrectly reporting
attendance

60. Audience Question
Does your
program/organization
have an academic
dishonesty policy?

61. Institution Honor Code

62. Institution Honor Code

63. Institution Honor Code

64. Challenge of Enforcement

65. Integrity is a Two Way Commitment

66. Academic Dishonesty Consequences

67. Appropriate Consequences
Downgrade
Fail assignment
Re-test
Fail class
School dismissal
Criminal charge
Permanent record

68. Values Education with I CARE
“The founders of the I CARE program
envision a world where individuals of all
ages understand the importance of ethics
and values as they pertain to a person's
character and through their actions
embody the values of Integrity,
Compassion, Accountability, Respect and
Empathy in their daily lives.”

69. Values of Academic Integrity
Honesty
Trust
Fairness
Respect
Responsibility
Courage

70. Employee or Student Selection
• Behavior based questions
• Reference checks
• Past work performance
• Effective and secure entrance exam
• Inform of honor code

71. Plagiarism Prevention
Define
Examples
Citation practices
Clear guidelines
Verify content

72. Plagiarism Prevention

73. Learn Academic Integrity

74. Culture Change and Reinforcement

75. Focus on Competency

76. Reward Learning and Effort

77. Actual Group Problem Solving

78. Test Timing
KSA
Training
Complete
Competent?
No
Yes

79. Test Based on Objectives

80. Write Better Questions
What is the average heart rate of a patient with
acute heart failure?
a. 80
b. 90
c. 100
d. 110
e. Who cares!

81. Write Better Questions
In 140 characters or less explain
airway management.
vs.
Demonstrate proper airway
management for this situation.

82. Test High Level Knowledge
Situation analysis
Differentials
Actions based on
findings
Critique
performance
Mnemonics
Time intervals
Drug doses
Facts

83. Incremental Assignments

84. Importance of Connection
Less cheating…
• More interaction
• More connection
• More respect
• More knowledge
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85. Cheating by EMT

86. Optimize Testing Environment
• Clear instructions
• Room set-up
• Required supplies
• Personally monitor
• Video record
• Remove bags, books, coats
• Disable smart devices (phones, glasses, watches)
• Confiscate electronics
• Identity verification

87. Celebrate Ingenuity

88. Summary
Cheating is present
Cultural acceptance
Objectives matter
Simple actions
Complex strategies
Focus on competency

89. Questions
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