An Evaluation of the Opinions of the First and Emergency Aid Students on Online Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic Period

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the problems experienced by the students of the first and emergency aid program related to distance education during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with first- and second-year students of the First and Emergency Aid Department of Vocational School of Health Services of a public university. The data in the study were collected using the online “The First and Emergency Aid Program Students’ Opinions on Distance Education Evaluation Form”. The data were analyzed through SPSS 22.0 software, and descriptive statistical analyzes were used in the analysis of the data. Results: It was found that the students participating in the study agreed with the statements “professional knowledge and skills cannot be gained in distance education environments,” “distance education does not contribute to professional practice skills,” “distance education is not so efficient as face-to-face education,” with a considerably high average, respectively. Conclusions: It is of paramount importance to make regulations considering that distance education, which was suddenly implemented as an alternative to face-to-face education disrupted during the pandemic, may lead to deficiencies in professional skills, especially for applied departments. Keywords: Covid-19, Distance Education, Students Opinions