The Student Paramedic Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’, a podcast made by students for students. This podcast will provide an opportunity for students, graduates, or anyone interested in becoming a paramedic to hear the first hand accounts from the professionals about where the profession can take you, student accounts of what they wish they knew starting out, the transition from school to university, classroom to on-road and student to graduate. We will also be getting the experts on, who will be able to provide insight into how to maintain longevity in the job. So welcome to this journey.
🩺 Episode Overview:
In the final episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we focus on a rapidly growing challenge for healthcare providers — adolescent mental health. Adolescents are navigating identity, independence, and social pressures, all while being at higher risk of developing mental health conditions.
Dr Andrew Tagg shares insights on recognising when a young person is in crisis, communicating effectively, and using the HEADSSS screening tool to structure safe, supportive, and thorough psychosocial evaluations in the prehospital and acute care settings.
📊 Why It Matters:
WHO reports that 1 in 7 adolescents experiences a mental disorder, and many never access help until crisis point.
A structured approach like HEADSSS helps clinicians move from small talk to meaningful assessment without missing key risks.
🧰 Resources & Further Reading: Don’t Forget The Bubbles* – HEEADSSS Tool * Headspace (Australia) – Youth Mental Health Services * YoungMinds (UK) – Adolescent Support and Advocacy * WHO Adolescent Mental Health Overview * Mental Health First Aid Training
🧠 Take-Home Message:
The HEADSSS tool gives you a roadmap to guide delicate conversations, uncover hidden risks, and connect young people to the support they need — sometimes for the very first time.
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🩺 Episode Overview:
In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we step away from clinical procedures to explore something just as vital: grief and debrief after difficult paediatric cases. Whether it's a tragic outcome, a confronting resuscitation, or an emotionally charged encounter, these experiences leave a mark.
We talk candidly about the importance of reaching out, how to support each other, and how to create a culture where psychological safety and structured debriefing are the norm—not the exception.
Even the most experienced clinicians are not immune.
Grief and emotional residue don’t disappear with time—they need space, validation, and care.
🧰 Tools & Resources:* DTFB: 'Every Resus Needs a Debrief' * DFTB: 'Breaking Bad News' * The Ambulance Staff Charity * Beyond Blue * Mind * Employee Assistance Programs (individual organisations)
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🩺 Episode Overview:
In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we explore one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—aspects of paediatric care: analgesia. Effective pain management in children not only improves comfort but also reduces fear, builds trust, and improves outcomes.
We discuss the challenges in recognising and treating pain in children, practical approaches for safe analgesia, and debunk common myths that contribute to under-treatment.
🔑 Key Topics Covered: Why pain in children is under-recognised and under-treated * Age-appropriate pain assessment tools (FLACC, Wong-Baker) * First-line pharmacological options: paracetamol, ibuprofen, intranasal fentanyl, morphine, entonox and methoxyflurane* * Non-pharmacological approaches: parental involvement, play therapy, positioning
📊 Evidence Highlight:
A 2016 systematic review published in BMC Emergency Medicine found that pain is frequently under-assessed and under-treated in paediatric emergency settings.
Reference:
Shomaker K, Drennen J, Alletag MJ. Pain management in the paediatric emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Emerg Med. 2016;16(1):10. doi:10.1186/s12873-016-0078-2✅ Only 42–60% of children received any analgesia for painful conditions
✅ There was a significant delay in administering analgesia—often over 60 minutes
✅ Under-treatment was more likely in younger children
📚 Resources & Further Reading:* RCH Clinical Practice Guidelines: Pain Management * WHO Guidelines on the Pharmacological Treatment of Pain in Children * Paediatric Pain Management Toolkit (PREDICT) * Don't Forget the Bubbles * ePALS – Pain and Sedation Module
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In this third episode of our Paediatric Mini-Series, we tackle the critical topic of paediatric trauma—a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Dr Andrew Tagg, co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles and an expert in paediatric emergency care, joins us to walk through the unique considerations, common pitfalls, and high-yield strategies for managing the injured child.
From the subtle signs of serious injury to trauma team activation, we explore how trauma in children differs from adults and what clinicians need to know to manage these high-stakes situations effectively.
🔑 Key Topics Covered: Why trauma is not just adult trauma in small bodies * Anatomical and physiological differences* in children * The importance of early recognition and escalation * Common injuries by age and mechanism (e.g. falls, NAI, RTAs) * Paediatric-specific trauma assessments: ABCDE with a paeds lens
📚 Resources & Further Reading:* Don't Forget the Bubbles – Paediatric Trauma * ANZCOR Paediatric Advanced Life Support Guidelines * Resuscitation Council UK - Paediatric Advanced Life Support Guidelines * RCH Clinical Guidelines – Major Trauma
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Paediatric Mini-Series!
In Episode 2 of our paediatric mini-series, we dive into the most common causes of wheeze in children—Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and Croup. Dr Andy Tagg walks us through how to clinically differentiate between these conditions and what to do in the pre-hospital setting.
Whether you're a student or practicing paramedic, you'll gain confidence in: Recognising the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of respiratory distress * Differentiating between upper and lower airway conditions * Tailoring your approach to the underlying cause* of the wheeze * Deciding when to escalate care or transport rapidly * Using bronchodilators, adrenaline, or supportive measures appropriately
📚 Recommended Resources Don’t Forget The Bubbles* – Detailed breakdown of paediatric respiratory presentations * Local guidelines on paediatric asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup * Airway and respiratory assessment tools for paramedics
⚡ Why It Matters
Wheeze is one of the most common paediatric presentations—but not all wheezes are the same. This episode gives you a practical framework to recognise and respond to the three big hitters: asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup.
🎧 Next up in the series:
🎙 Episode 3 – Trauma in Children
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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Paediatric Mini-Series!
In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Andrew Tagg — emergency physician and co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles — to explore one of the most powerful tools in paediatric emergency care: the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT).
💬 What We Cover:
🔺 What is the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?
🔺 The three components: Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to Skin
🔺 How to use the PAT in real-time, high-pressure scenarios
🔺 Clinical red flags to watch for
🔺 Practical tips for students and paramedics to build confidence and competence with paediatric patients
Whether you’re on placement, preparing for an OSCE, or heading into a paeds call for the first time — this episode will help you level up your clinical toolkit.
🧠 Key Takeaway:
The PAT is a rapid, visual, hands-off tool that can give you an immediate picture of a child's clinical status — before even touching them. It's about what you see, not just what you measure.
📚 Further Resources:
Don't Forget The Bubbles
DFTB - The Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Approach to Paediatrics with Dr Andy Tagg
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Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. In the first episode of 2025, we have a chat with Nick Abussi about what clinical decision making entails, how do we develop it from student to experienced clinician, how to be cognisant of cognitive bias and some tools to improve our clinical decision making. Nick is a critical care paramedic, apart of 'The Shift Extension' and 'Explor-a Medicine'. Please check out these links for more incredible information.
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Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. In this episode, Dannie Wurtz and Neil Noble sit down and discuss Australian recruitment for the USA. They answer FAQ that they have had to navigate with their cohorts of Australian paramedics and what a career and experience working in the USA can look like. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity. To learn more, please follow the following links and reach out to Dannie and Neil:
International Medic Solutions and Australia EMS.
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Welcome to the first episode of our 'Research Mini-Series'. In this episode, we have a discussion with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie. Sandy is a paramedic, educator and researcher who has inspired both new knowledge as well as other students and clinicians in their research journey's. Today we discuss Sandy's journey into research and the exciting places that it has led him.
We also have a fantastic giveaway with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie and Elsevier textbooks! Keep an eye out!
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In 2024 we are trying something a little different & having a deep dive into certain topics.
We wanted to change the ideas and attitudes held towards research. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us tackle this topic, inspire and spark imagination! We have special guest Abbie Little, who shares her full circle experience.
This topics is broken down into easy and digestible episodes to help navigate challenging terms and ideas. Sandy provides real and easy tips and tricks!
At some point in our careers, we’ve either wanted to or will want to change a type of guideline or approach to practice/equipment/drug and we have to use evidence to guide our university assignments and future/current practice. We can’t shy away from this topic! But this mini-series is here to help!
We also have a fantastic giveaway with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie and Elsevier textbooks! Keep an eye out!
Trailer is coming Monday!
Releasing order:
Episode 1 - Wednesday 22/5
Episode 2 - Friday 24/5
Episode 3 - Monday 27/5
Episode 4 - Wednesday 29/5
Episode 5 - Friday 31/5
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Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a conversation with Dr Josh Allison from Unique Expeditions.
Josh is an Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Doctor based in London. Over the years he has gained field experience across the globe, where he provides medical support for teams heading into remote and austere environments. Whether navigating 7,000m Andean mountains, American deserts or dense tropical jungles, he’s done it all whilst looking after teams of intrepid explorers. Josh also spends much of his time training the future Wilderness Medical Specialists as the medical lead for Unique Expeditions and various other organisations. When not in the wilderness Josh works in a busy Emergency Department and spends his spare time rock climbing and cycling.
We gain some insight into what expedition medicine entails and how to get involved in this aspect of medicine.
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Sam is a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedic with a passion for adventure. He has been involved in expeditions and adventures across the world in the role of a paramedic.
This week we have a chat about his experiences, what it means to be a paramedic on a expeditions, some of the various clinical challenges and how to navigate scope of practice etc.
Examples of courses:
https://www.r2rinternational.com/
https://wms.org/
https://worldextrememedicine.com/world-extreme-medicine-conference/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabmfxg1xV9wteIa2XPJZhvb2WpYFaxWmBy_PsRxGhOUuurqQyaorF9MaAqmyEALw_wcB
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This week we have a chat to Jim Davies. Jim has an extensive career in the adventure business from white water rafting, pack rafting, canyoning etc. Jim moved from Australia to Scotland and created Ace Adventures. He then decided to become a paramedic, having recently finished his course. In today's episode we talk about the anecdotal benefits of adventure for the first responder community.
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Welcome to Tenderness for Nurses. Once a week, Nurse Practitioner Bek Woodbine will unpack issues that impact all nurses from self care to growing professionally as a nurse. With over 35 years of nursing experience and with her raw and honest style, Bek aims to offer sage advice to all nurses with help from amazing guests each week. Ordinary people performing the extra ordinary in the field of health, leadership and self care.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. To follow on from the most previous episode, we have a chat to Carl Dowling about his alternative paramedic pathway experience. From Carl:
“I am currently an active paramedic who works primarily as clinical educator in the United Kingdom delivering resuscitation training to healthcare staff for the NHS Trust. In my spare time I assist in the delivery of CPD/CME education to health care workers around the world. I have a background of 12 years in the Ambulance Sector, working on the frontline, event medicine, rapid response, emergency medical dispatch and delivering training. I have achieved a bachelor’s degree in Paramedic Science. I also volunteer in my spare time to help progress current research articles by peer reviewing upcoming manuscripts for international journals and I have been fortunate enough to published papers on Covid-19, effects of Vaccinations, Health Education and barriers to managing emergency paediatric patients in the prehospital setting.”
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This week we have a chat to Andy Bell, currently the lead paramedic of the RFDS, about what a career in paramedicine can look like. He discusses the skill set and attributes that make paramedics desirable in various roles and roles that paramedics can do outside of the traditional roles.
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This week we have a chat with Amy Gomes, Critical Care Paramedic and A/Clinical Support Officer, educator and co-founder of Paramedic Education Australia. We have a discussion about 'End of Life' care and navigating the challenging aspects of this in the prehospital world.
Amy Gomes Linkedin
Free QUT End of Life Resource
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This week we have a chat to Dr David Convissar, Cardiac Anesthesiologist, SICU & CTICU Intensivist, clinical instructor at Harvard Medical and creator of 'Count Backwards From 10'.
We go through some common cardiovascular terms such as blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, preload, afterload and contractility before talking about cardiogenic shock. This is often a forgotten and misunderstood shocked state, so Dr Convissar gives us the step by step on what it is, its clinical presentation and treatments.
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This week on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' we have a chat to paramedic Glenn Ryan, also known as 'Your Paramedic Mentor' on Instagram. We discuss setting yourself up for success when it comes to placement and the various expectations, how to approach university and when it comes to applications and assessment days.
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This week we have a chat with Matt Pepper about tactical medicine and working within austere environments. Matt is a NSW intensive care and special operations team paramedic, president of the Australian Tactical Medicine Association, worked in the Australian Army, jointly created the Tactical Medical Operations capability in NSWAS and is a Clinical Training Officer for Tacmed Australia.
Paramedics can find themselves working in situations such as natural disasters, cases by water/height etc. and be the first on scene for many dangerous situations. We discuss the principles of tactical medicine and how they can be applied in an everyday situation on road.
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To kick off season 4, we have a chat to Dr Lewis Potter, creator of 'Geeky Medics'.
OSCEs are a stressful time for a lot of students and often can be a hurdle to continue through different degrees. Dr Potter goes through how to set yourself up for success when it comes to OSCEs.
Check out Geeky Medics for incredible free content and OSCE preparation.
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Hey team! Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
Season 4 is already here with the first episode releasing next week and I'm incredibly excited to share it with you.
This is a quick recap of who your host is and what the podcast is about!
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This week we have a chat to Emily and Maddy about their student tour experience in the USA with Australia EMS. We chat about how they applied, what they did and their biggest learnings. It was great to hear them share their experience and is a fantastic opportunity for students to get on board future tours!
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This week we have a chat to Neil Noble from Australia EMS. In the past we have spoken to the team from Australia EMS about the student tours that they have done, the Paramedic Education Australia student and paramedic CPD/education and previous recruitment drives for America. Applying for a paramedic job in the USA has never been easier with this comprehensive application and recruitment process.
Australia EMS Recruitment Link
Australia and USA are on opposite sides of the recruitment crises. Some of the skills that you may up-skill in include:
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Cardioversion
- Transcutaneous Pacemaking
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Intraosseous Infusions
- Intravenous Infusions including external jugular vein catheterization
- USA-approved paramedic medications & administration routes, calculations, etc.
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This week, I have a conversation with Andy Bell. Andy is a Paramedic, Senior Lecturer, Researcher, TacMed Paramedic Leader and PhD Candidate. We have a chat about a listener question regarding feeling stressed on the way to a job as a student in the back of the truck on placement, a graduate up front or as a seasoned paramedic. We put a spin on this topic and delved into how training and preparedness go hand in hand to setting you up for success when it comes to this.
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In this week's episode with Dr Jessica Forbes and Kate Carmody, we talk about the patient's journey from prehospital through to discharge, how to approach patient handover and pre-notification and gain insight into the logistics behind the ED.
Dr Jess Forbes is a trauma and ED consultant at the Gold Coast University Hospital and works on the High Acuity Response Unity (HARU) for QAS.
Kate Carmody is an CN at GCUH ED, has experience working in the Army and works in the pre-hospital private sector.
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This week I have a chat to Aaron McNeill (Paramedic, Physician Assistant) about developing clinical assessment. Aaron jumps into some of the advanced clinical assessment and we discuss some of the important attitudes and aspects of this important topic.
For some great resources, check out the links below.
Geeky Medics
EM Index
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This week we have a chat to Benny from the ED JAM Podcast. Benny is a clinical nurse education in the Emergency Department at a hospital in Sydney. We chat about patient care and journey's, what the different roles of ED nurses are, how to approach handover and what some assessments, tests and journey's look like for stroke, cardiac and abdominal pain looks like.
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This week we have a chat to Simon and Stephen from Guardian PST. Simon and Stephen are both paramedics with extensive experience in martial arts who created an occupational violence protection company, Guardian PST.
This was a fantastic discussion about personal safety, reassessing scene and personal safety and understanding escalation of people in order to effectively de-escalate a scene.
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Building our Resilience Shield, using stress for good and combating imposter syndrome! This week we are very excited to chat to Dr Dan Pronk. Dr Dan completed SAS selection and worked in special operations where he was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service during his second tour of Afghanistan. He later completed his MBA, worked as a medical officer outside the army and is the director of Tacmed.
In 2021, Dan released 'The Resilience Shield' with Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis.
Read 'The Resilience Shield'
Guardian Personal Safety Training
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This week we chat to Dylan and Quentin from EMS Conferences! These guys have created a unique way to approach CPD where learning is incorporated with your holiday!
We talk about CPD, the amazing aspects of their conferences and the benefits of engaging in CPD as a student.
Use code PARAPOD10 for 10% off the Bali conference registration.
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This week we chat to Qualified Paramedic Nicole Langham. Nicole completed her graduate program in a rural town in QLD. We delve into the challenges, the advantages, tips and tricks for graduates during their graduate program and students during their studies. After this episode, we hope you gain some insight into rural practice and develop an interest to experience it yourself.
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This week we have a discussion with Wendy Lund, founder and CEO of Wellth Management, nurse by trade, paramedic/first responder educator for over 30 years and researcher in the mindfulness and wellbeing space.
We have a chat about the importance of learning how to look after your wellbeing as a student, advocating for education regarding this topic, practical approaches, break down the stigma related to mental health and highlight the importance of proactively managing your wellbeing.
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This week we talk to Lindsey a.k.a 'The Prehospitalist' about "When Normal Isn't Normal" when it comes to patient assessment/parameters and conditions.
This is an amazing episode to get you to think critically about what is going on with the patient in front of you and how this may impact your assessment and care.
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This week Sam Adams from Field Medics discusses MENTORING! This is something that does not usually get focussed on during training. Sam and his brother Chris delve into this in more depth in their books HERE.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week, we have a chat to Dr. Scott Devenish about the transition from student to on-road (aka placement) and from student to graduate. This is a frequently asked question and is often a daunting process! Hope you enjoy this episode.
Dr. Scott Devenish PhD - Experiences in Becoming a Paramedic...
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In this episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast', we have a discussion with Sandra Garner about caring for people within the prehospital environment who experience a mental health crisis. Sandra works for the Queensland Ambulance Service providing mental health leadership and advice to paramedics as well as delivering safe care to people in the prehospital environment with the creation of a dedicated mental health response unit.
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This week we have a very insightful and important conversation with Alison Coughlan regarding BURNOUT. Burnout has become widespread and considered 'inevitable'. However, this week we challenge that notion! Burnout DOES NOT need to be inevitable.
We learn all of the techniques to look after our wellbeing. This week is a wake up call. It is time to put those preventive measures in place now! You need to be your own hero. Be a leader and a role model in this space for yourself and others.
Check out Alison's book 'The Health Hazard' as well as her website here.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Recap' brought to you by 'MyMedEquip' (Code: TSPP10 for 10% off).
Today we recap with Darren Hodge about cognitive overload and how to overcome it, building resilience through feedback and key advice for students.
Make sure you check out the full episode from Season 1, Episode 2.
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Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’. Today we have a chat to Sam who is a flight paramedic and on the special operations response team. We have a chat about a paramedic’s approach to traumatic brain injuries and his advice for new clinicians.
Check our Prep Medic on YouTube!
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'The Recap' is a new series on the podcast where we reintroduce important or interesting concepts discuss with guests from previous episodes.
Today we recap with Britt Shaw about setting yourself up for success.
Make sure you check out the full episode from Season 1, Episode 1.
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Welcome to season 3!
We kick off this season with Andy Bell and Matt Stainer having a discussion around clinical decision making and the connection with vision. Developing your clinical decision making can be difficult as a student, however key concepts such as deliberate practice, reflection and experiential learning can assist in making this much more systematic and easier to achieve.
Here is the link to the incredible Vision Test Matt spoke about. Test it out and tell us how you went.
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This week we have a chat to Dr John Glasheen. Dr Glasheen is a paramedic turned emergency physician who works with QAS as part of HARU, as a flight care doctor and within hospital. We put a Q&A out to the audience who requested trauma and some of the questions sent in have been asked. We did not get into the specifics of each trauma presentation, however keep you eye out for that in the future for upcoming seasons!
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EXPLICIT Episode
This week we have a chat to Ed, the co-founder of TradeMutt. Ed and Dan are both tradies that wanted to create a cultural change around mental health for blue collar workers (particularly tradies and men's mental health). They have done so by creating a funky workwear brand called TradeMutt that creates community and is definitely a conversation starter. This has extended into their charity 'TIACS - This is a Conversation Starter' which provides FREE access to trained psychologists over the phone.
TradeMutt
TIACS support line 0488 846 988
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This week we have a chat to Nathan Burns, a paramedic who founded 'Backpacker Medics'. We discuss what it is like working as a paramedic in humanitarian aid and now in post-disaster recovery in developing countries. This was an incredible chat about the difference in pre-hospital care across different applications.
Backpacker Medics
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This week we have a chat to Austin Purdie, both nurse and paramedic. We have a chat about the dual degree, how he made his way into both professions and his tips and tricks for students studying!
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This week we have a chat to Dr David Long about a model of prehospital care, 'community paramedicine'. David has worked as an extended care paramedic and explains a bit about this role. We have a chat about where the future of paramedicine may go...
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This week we have a chat to Gabrielle Dolan about how to have a successful job interview using storytelling. Gabrielle is an expert in this and has coached various companies such as The Obama Foundation, NSW Health, Amazon etc.
Her FREE pdf of her book 'Storytelling for Job Interviews' is available here
If you're interested in Gabrielle's Starter Kit for Storytelling click here
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This week we have a chat to Chris McIntyre, a registered psychologist and former police officer in QPS. We discuss mental health, PTSD, signs and symptoms and how to begin looking after your wellbeing.
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This week we have a chat to Rory Jackson, a Critical Care Paramedic and Registered Midwife. We have a chat about person-centred care, communication, the midwife's guide to a physiological birth, lessons learnt and advice for students and graduates.
Article: Women's experience of unplanned out-of-hospital birth in paramedic care
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Coco served as an Australian army medic for 18 years and deployed to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been awarded the Nursing Service Cross.
In Afghanistan 2011, Coco was involved in an IED explosion and wounded in action. He died 3 times. He shares his incredible story which left me at a loss for words.
We discuss his experiences, lessons and insights as an army medic that all students/graduates/qualified’s should hear. Coco’s passion for helping and teaching others is incredible.
He is also an ambassador for the charity Swiss8
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This week we have a chat to Dr Sandy MacQuarrie (senior lecturer and researcher at Griffith University), Joel and Elise (Honour students) and Jasmin and Chloe (research assistants and second year Paramedicine students).
We have a discussion about what they are researching and have found, how they got into research, the benefits of undertaking research and the importance of it.
We challenge you to be curious.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'!
This week we are having a chat to Dr Doug Presta and Dr Scott Devenish about the student exchange program that they provide via QUT and CWU. Whilst these are specific universities, we chat about student exchange in a general approach and the benefits for students who undertake these.
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Hey team, welcome back to another episode. This week we chat to Lisa, who is a former Victorian paramedic who found herself struggling with mental health. She now works with Victorian police recruits about how to maintain their wellbeing in the job.
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Jo has provided some interesting TED talks that you should listen to to improve your perspective and practice:
Dr Wendy Chung: Autism: What we know (and what we don't know yet)
Steve Silberman: The forgotten history of Autism
Rosie King: How Autism freed me to be myself
https://www.autismcrc.com.au/
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This week we chat to Theo, a qualified paramedic in Tasmania, owner of MyMedEquip and creator of Student Paramedics on Instagram and Facebook.
We chat about Theo's experience of being a graduate paramedic and newly qualified paramedic.
MyMedEquip
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Welcome to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Geoff Murphy from 'Master Your Medics' about his role as a flight paramedic in Canada and thinking about the long-term when it comes to pharmacology in the prehospital environment.
Click here for Master Your Medics
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Colin and Alan about how to apply for a paramedic position in America with the new visas for Australians and their learning packages to expedite and bridge the scope of practice gap. This is a must listen for all students and final year students and graduates can begin applying through this link.
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Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’. Today we have a chat to Glenn Azar, an ex-army medic, RN, psychology student, adventure business owner, personal development business owner and gym owner. We have a chat about his experience as an army medic, debriefing, where the profession can take you and the importance of personal development for the paramedic profession.
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This week we have a chat to Matt Shepherd, a MICA flight paramedic and Britt Shaw, a NSW paramedic from season 1, episode 1. The topic this week is CPR induced consciousness. Matt has researched this topic and Britt has experienced this phenomenon first hand.
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This week we chat to Amy Gomes (CCP), Sergio Gomes (CCP), Alan Mountford (A/Director), Gary Berkowitz (HARU CCP) and Colin Allen (SOS) about student and paramedic attitude. This amazing team are running a Student Paramedic Conference on July 8th 2021.
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WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!
Today is an incredible episode, where Jess and Darren share their experience of the same story.
Jess is an Ambulance Victoria Paramedic who found herself requiring emergency care. Darren was one of the MICA crew who ended up looking after Jess. Strap yourself in for an incredible episode where Darren and Jess talk about their experience with one another for the first time since that day.
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Welcome to the last episode of season 1!
Today we chat to Dan Cooper. Dan is an ex special forces soldier, has a bachelor in exercise and sports science, masters in strength and conditioning and is completing his PhD in cognitive and physiological training for elite teams in high stress situations.
We delve into setting yourself up for success in high stress situations which involves physical and mental wellbeing.
Dan's Website: Komanchi
Instagram: Dan Cooper and Komanchi
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
This week we are chatting to Megan, Matt and Carleine who are current paramedic students who also happen to be mature age students. Matt, a first year student, asks Megan and Carleine who are in their final couple of years about their experiences.
We hope you enjoy.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
This week we chat to Ben Meadley, a MICA flight paramedic in Victoria. He is currently undertaking his PhD on the cardiometabolic effects of paramedics. We have a chat about his research, how students and graduates can get into research and the importance of it on progressing the paramedic profession.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
Today we chat to Dr. Andrew Tagg, a paediatric and adult emergency consultant in Victoria about the approach to the paediatric patient. We discuss both the emotional challenges and clinical approaches to the paediatric patient in the pre-hospital environment. Andrew is the co-founder of 'Don't Forget the Bubbles', which provides incredible learning resources regarding paediatric care.
Website: Don't Forget the Bubbles
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
Today we chat to Aaron from the Free Radicals Paramedic Podcast to chat about study tips. In particular, figuring out what type of learner you are, how to create your notes, how to retain information, how to make the most out of your study and how to use your time efficiently.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
This week we chat to Jo Stephens about working as a rural paramedic, as a lecturer and so much more!
Hope you enjoy this episode!
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Tammie Bullard, the author of 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Paramedic'. We talk about all things attitude, ego, patient care, qualities that make up good paramedics and her new book for students.
This is a must listen!
https://www.gbuparamedic.com/
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Hey team!
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
This week we chat to Nick about his experience going from the ADF to studying paramedicine, how to get the most out of the degree and build your experience as well as his student experience.
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Hey team,
Welcome back to another episode!
This week, we have a chat to Todd Wehr. Todd is the director of The QAS staff support program Priority One. He has been a firefighter and paramedic as well as completing his psychology degree. We have a chat about PTSD, PTG (post traumatic growth), how to build good habits as a student and so much more.
We hope you enjoy.
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Hey team! Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'.
This week we have a chat to Tianna Camilleri, both a registered paramedic and a registered nurse. We have a chat about the dual degree, how to work as both, what her experience was like doing the degree as well as what it is like to do both and the different perspectives that it brings. As Tianna is also a sessional teacher at some university's, we talk about what she tries to teach her paramedic students.
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Welcome back to another episode team!
Today, we have a chat to Georgia Mitchell about her experience as a graduate and newly qualified paramedic. She is incredibly candid about her experience on her Instagram page @lifeofaparamedic and shares insight into trying to balance physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, study, sleep and shift work!
Hope you enjoy this episode!
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Hey team, welcome back to another episode!
Today we chat to Matt Cannon, CEO of the St John Ambulance Service in PNG. We discuss what it is like to work in PNG, how to tailor pre-hospital health care to the needs of the PNG community and chat about the benefits of volunteering over in another country.
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Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to Simone about eating well during shift work and during study.
Simone was the former President of Sports Dietitans Australia and is a Senior Dietetics Advisor for Dietitans Australia. She has worked with Cricket Australia, Melbourne Storm, the Hawthorne AFL club and so many more. She has a book called 'Eat Like An Athlete' which discusses nutrition for optimising performance in all aspects of life.
Simone's website: https://www.simoneaustin.com.au/
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We are incredibly excited about this episode. Nick, Hayden and Aaron from 'The Free Radicals Paramedic Podcast' join us in this episode to have a chat about advice to students, how they can put their best foot forward, attitude on placements and towards the job as well as how to maintain wellbeing.
Make sure you check out their podcast as they have incredible episodes.
https://freeradicalsparamedicpodcast.com/
MyMedEquip:
Code: TSPP10
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This episode is apart of our 'wellness series'.
Today we are having a chat to Brooke and Ray from 'Emergency Fit' about staying healthy and exercising during shift work. Brooke is a paramedic and Ray is a strength and conditioning coach. Together, they created 'Emergency Fit' for emergency workers and first responders to tailor a fitness program to the shift work and needs appropriate to the work lifestyle.
There is a little bit in this episode for our Western Australia listeners who want to find out what the paramedic course is like as well.
You can find Emergency Fit on Instagram and Facebook or on their website https://emergencyfit.com.au/
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This is a nice short but interesting episode, packed full with information about what our experiences were for our first placements and the learnings we are taking into the next.
As everyone is busy during the end of the year, we thought a shorter episode might be nice for you to fit into your day.
We hope you enjoy.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to Steve "Sunny" Whitfield about his journey with 'Wild Medic' and now moving into 'Medics Beyond Borders'. Steve has a lot of experience in providing humanitarian pre-hospital care and provides insight into the benefits of working in rural and alternative pathways of paramedicine.
'Medics Beyond Borders' has already begun a soft launch with a full launch occurring in 2021.
EVERY SHIRT PURCHASED BEFORE 30 JUNE 2021 WILL PROVIDE ONE YEAR OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO A PERSON IN A LOW GDP COUNTRY.
Website: https://www.medicsbeyondborders.org/
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. BEWARE, this was the first ever episode that we recorded. Today we are having a chat to a fellow student, Corey Rynsbergen about his experience doing a paramedic placement over in the United States. We chat about how important it is to have a learning mindset and believing in yourself.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to MICA Flight Paramedic, Darren Hodge. He has over 30 years experience in the paramedic profession and gives us great insight into what it is like to be a MICA Flight Paramedic on this episode and in his must read book, 'A Life on the Line'. We chat about the power of reflection, advice to students, mindset and attitude and much more. We don't go too much into the cases that he has been to as we think that it is something that you need to read in his book!
To read more about Darren and his book, visit his website:
www.darrenhodge.com
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Welcome to our very first episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. We have a chat to Britt Shaw, a new graduate paramedic in the NSW Ambulance Service. When she was a student in 2018 and 2019 she was the Queensland Coordinator for SPA. When creating the podcast, the most common topic that we received questions about was the graduate position and the process of applying. So, we thought 'why not make this our very first episode'? So many of our peers have just completed their degree and are waiting to find out about employment. But, this is also for current students! Britt gives insight into her student experience, her tips for the application process, what she does to look after her wellbeing and much more.
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