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. So...
Oct 10, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Sep 26, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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...
Sep 12, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 29, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Aug 15, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See o...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week we have a chat to Dr Amanda Harley, a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Paediatric Sepsis Queensland, completed her PhD in Paediatric Sepsis Recognition, Escalation and Management in ED, is involved with the National Commission for Healthcare and Safety around sepsis and liaises with the Global Sepsis Alliance . DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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 R...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 20, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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. DISCLAIMER: All opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Jun 06, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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. DISCLAIMER...
May 16, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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. PROMO CODE FOR 50% OFF THE PADL COURSE : SPP2022 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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. DISCLAIMER: All opinions of each individual on 'The Student Param...
Mar 21, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 ou...
Mar 07, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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. DISCLAIMER: All opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 28, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
'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. This series is brought to you by 'MyMedEquip'. Get 10% off with code: TSPP10 DISCLAIMER: All opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Feb 14, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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. DISCLAI...
Feb 07, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic ...
Sep 27, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 psychologi...
Sep 20, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 06, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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... DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. Please follow the ...
Aug 23, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions expressed by each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 09, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 i...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' ar...
Jul 26, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
