The Student Paramedic Podcast

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 t...

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...

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 th...

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 Studen...

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.

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 informati...

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...

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.

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 'Th...

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 studen...

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...

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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individ...

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.  DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’ are their own.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are the...

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. DISCLA...

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.  DIS...

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.  DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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.  Click here to get your Student Conference ticket! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ti...

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...

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.  DISCLAIMER: The opinions of each of the individuals on 'The Stu...

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. DISCLAIMER: all of the opinio...

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 i...