The Student Paramedic Podcast

The Student Paramedic Podcast

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Season 5

S5 Ep2: Research Mini-Series: Inspiring new knowledge w/ Dr Sandy MacQuarrie

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! Please look at Edge Human Performance Group and get into contact with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie.Don't forget to reach out to us on our social media: Instagram, Facebook or via email thestudentparamedicpodcast@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.

S5 Ep1: Research Mini-Series Trailer

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 22/5Episode 2 - Friday 24/5Episode 3 - Monday 27/5Episode 4 - Wednesday 29/5Episode 5 - Friday 31/5Email: thestudentparamedicpodcast@gmail.comInstagramFacebookDISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.

Season 4

S4 Ep16: How to Become Better at Making Decisions w/ Critical Care Paramedic Nick Abussi

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

S4 Ep15: Australian Recruitment in the USA w/ International Medic Solutions and Australia EMS

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

S4 Ep14: Expedition Medicine w/ Dr Josh Allison co-founder of 'Unique Expeditions'

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

S4 Ep13: What is an Expedition Paramedic? w/ Sam Woodcock

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

S4 Ep12: Benefits of Adventure w/ Scottish Paramedic Jim Davis

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

S4 Ep11: Alternative Paramedic Career Pathway w/ Carl Dowling

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

S4 Ep10: What can a career in paramedicine look like? w/ Andy Bell

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

S4 Ep9: How to approach ECGs w/ Silas from PREMED

This week we have a chat with Silas Houghton Budd about the elusive ECG/EKG. Silas is a critical care / HEMS paramedic with experience in NHS critical care and motorsport medicine roles. He has professional interests in airway management, resuscitation and ECG interpretation, and research experience in paramedic airway management. Silas has been teaching ECG interpretation for nearly ten years and has a DipECG from the Society for Cardiological Science & Technology. We go through the importance of ECG's as part of our prehospital assessment, when to do it, how to approach it and some challenges that may be faced when making a pPCI referral. USE CODE TSPP23 for 20% OFF at ECG COURSE DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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