Do communication training programs improve students’ communication skills? - a follow-up study

BMC Research Notes

Table 1 Characteristics of participants

Participants	n	%
Age (years)
20 - 24	23	79.3
25 - 29	4	13.7
>30	2	7
Female	16	50
Preparatory Training
none	19	63.3
civilian service in medicine*	5	16.6
nursing	4	13.3
paramedic†	2	6.6
Number of Semesters
5-6Semester	24	71
7-8Semester	2	6.7
9-12Semester	4	13.3

* In Germany up until 2011, all male adolescents were required to serve 9 months either in the military or in civil service (the latter often in medical or social institutions). We have included here only service in medical institutions.
† While waiting for a university placement or during civilian service, some students are trained as paramedics.

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