FISDAP Performance Evaluation and Tracking 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In FISDAP, what does a 'verified' skill entry indicate compared to an 'unverified' one?
- The skill was confirmed by a preceptor or supervisor (Correct answer)
- The student self-reported the skill without oversight
- The skill was entered by the program director only
- The skill was imported from an external database
Correct answer: The skill was confirmed by a preceptor or supervisor
A verified entry means a preceptor or authorized supervisor confirmed the student actually performed the skill during the internship.
Question 2: A paramedic student fails to meet the minimum IV insertion attempts required by the end of their clinical rotation. What is the MOST appropriate FISDAP-driven response?
- Automatically pass the student with a note
- Flag the deficiency for remediation planning with the program director (Correct answer)
- Remove the skill requirement from the student's record
- Archive the record and issue a certificate
Correct answer: Flag the deficiency for remediation planning with the program director
FISDAP deficiency flags alert program directors to schedule remediation so students can meet competency benchmarks before graduation.
Question 3: Which FISDAP feature allows programs to compare their students' skill attainment rates against national averages?
- The individual student portfolio
- National benchmarking reports (Correct answer)
- The shift scheduling calendar
- The preceptor feedback form
Correct answer: National benchmarking reports
FISDAP's national benchmarking reports aggregate data across programs so directors can see how their students compare nationally.
Question 4: When entering a pediatric patient encounter in FISDAP, which demographic field is most critical for accurate tracking?
- Patient's insurance provider
- Patient age or age group (Correct answer)
- Patient's home address
- Transport destination ZIP code
Correct answer: Patient age or age group
Age or age group determines whether the encounter counts toward pediatric-specific skill and patient-contact requirements.
Question 5: A student's FISDAP competency report shows 'In Progress' status for airway management. This means the student has:
- Completed all required airway attempts
- Started but not yet met the minimum required airway attempts (Correct answer)
- Never attempted any airway skill
- Been exempted from airway competency
Correct answer: Started but not yet met the minimum required airway attempts
'In Progress' indicates partial completion — the student has logged attempts but has not yet reached the required minimum number.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a FISDAP preceptor evaluation of a student?
- To replace the written final exam score
- To provide structured feedback on clinical performance and professionalism (Correct answer)
- To document the preceptor's personal opinion for HR files
- To automatically generate the student's final grade
Correct answer: To provide structured feedback on clinical performance and professionalism
Preceptor evaluations in FISDAP offer structured, criterion-based feedback on skills, professionalism, and patient care that programs use to assess readiness.
Question 7: If a program wants to export a student's complete skill log from FISDAP for an accreditation review, which format is typically available?
- Only printed paper copy
- PDF or CSV export (Correct answer)
- Encrypted ZIP file only
- Fax transmission only
Correct answer: PDF or CSV export
FISDAP allows programs to export student data in PDF or CSV formats, making it convenient to submit documentation for accreditation bodies like CoAEMSP.
FISDAP Performance Evaluation and Tracking 2
In FISDAP, what does a 'verified' skill entry indicate compared to an 'unverified' one?