Best Sam Dowling Podcasts (2024)

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S4 Ep14: Expedition Medicine w/ Dr Josh Allison co-founder of 'Unique Expeditions' 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

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…

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S4 Ep13: What is an Expedition Paramedic? w/ Sam Woodcock 35:14

7M ago35:14

35:14

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 pr…

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S4 Ep12: Benefits of Adventure w/ Scottish Paramedic Jim Davis 24:48

7M ago24:48

24:48

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 a…

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S4 Ep11: Alternative Paramedic Career Pathway w/ Carl Dowling 41:05

9M ago41:05

41:05

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 healthc…

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S4 Ep10: What can a career in paramedicine look like? w/ Andy Bell 43:02

10M ago43:02

43:02

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 St…

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S4 Ep9: How to approach ECGs w/ Silas from PREMED 41:23

11M ago41:23

41:23

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 te…

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S4 Ep8: End of Life and Palliative Care Discussions w/ Amy Gomes 43:23

11M ago43:23

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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 DISCLAIMER: All of the opin…

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S4 Ep7: Breaking Bad News w/ Alexandra Jabr creator of 'Emergency Resilience' 42:51

12M ago42:51

42:51

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S4 Ep6: Nutrition for Shift Work and Life w/ Accredited Dietitian Jonathan Steedman 30:10

1y ago30:10

30:10

This week we have a chat to accredited practising dietitian and director of Bite Me Nutrition Jonathan Steedman. We have a chat about how to approach nutrition for shift work, the impacts on our bodies and hunger levels, fuelling during the awkward shift times and how to approach nutrition in general. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individ…

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S4 Ep5: All things cardiovascular and cardiogenic shock w/ Dr David Convissar 55:13

1y ago55:13

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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 shoc…

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S4 Ep4: Placement, University and Job Applications w/ 'Your Paramedic Mentor' Glenn Ryan 40:46

1y ago40:46

40:46

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. DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions…

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S4 Ep3: Tactical medicine and working within austere environments w/ Matt Pepper 44:50

1y ago44:50

44:50

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…

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S4 Ep2: Being Too Critical as a Student and Graduate w/ Carl Betts 38:05

1y ago38:05

38:05

Welcome back to another episode! This week we have a chat to UK paramedic Carl Betts about when critical reflection can be unhealthy. This stemmed from a paper that Carl wrote about how graduates and students can be overly reflective and overly critical. Rather than having a positive outcome, it can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. We talk abou…

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S4 Ep1: How to ACE your next OSCE w/ Dr Potter from Geeky Medics 38:19

1y ago38:19

38:19

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 preparatio…

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S4 Ep1: SEASON 4 TRAILER 1:31

1y ago1:31

1:31

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 174: The Locked In Radio Show 174 1:56:49

1+ y ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Take a listen back to episode 174. This week I feature music from Deadmau5, Solomun, Arielle Free & Mikey Jubbly. The Thursday Throwback takes us back to 2000 with Black Water - Ann Saunderson, Octave One. Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Enjoy. Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/djsamdowling Follow me on Facebook www.facebook…

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S3 Ep20: Aussie Paramedic working in the HART of the UK w/ Callum Shepherd 39:22

1+ y ago39:22

39:22

It’s the final episode of 2022! There is no better way to end this year than having a chat to Callum Shepherd, an Aussie paramedic working in HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) in London. We delve into his transition to the UK, the different roles he’s undertaken and the lessons he has learnt that would have been beneficial at the beginning of his…

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S3 Ep19: Ride Alongs in the USA w/ Emily Grove and Maddy Cicala 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

42:38

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! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each i…

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S3 Ep18: How to become a Paramedic in the USA... a Step by Step Guide to Applying w/ Neil Noble from Australia EMS 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

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 c…

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S3 Ep17: Stressed on your way to a job? w/ Andy Bell 46:23

1+ y ago46:23

46:23

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 thi…

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S3 Ep16: Preparing for ED and the Pt Journey w/ Dr Jess Forbes and Kate Carmody 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

46:07

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 A…

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S3 Ep15: Developing your Clinical Assessment w/ Aaron McNeill 49:33

1+ y ago49:33

49:33

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 th…

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S3 Ep14: The pt journey post ambulance... the ED perspective w/ Benny 'ED JAM' Podcast 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

57:30

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 p…

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S3 Ep13: D for Danger, Safety and De-escalation Techniques w/ Guardian Personal Safety Training 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

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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…

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S3 Ep12: Spotting Paediatric Sepsis in the Prehospital Environment w/ Dr Amanda Harley 37:05

2y ago37:05

37:05

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…

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Episode 153: The Locked In Radio Show 153 - Sam Dowling 1:58:36

2y ago1:58:36

1:58:36

Take a listen back to episode 153. This week I feature music from Bicep, Marco Lys, Lena Punks & Salvione. This weeks Sam's Selection is Dance System's remix of Fatboy Slim's - Ya Muma following his appearance at Big Beach Boutique. The Thursday Throwback takes us back to the old school garage era with Pj Bridger's Refix of Gabriel - Roy Davis Jnr.…

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S3 Ep11: Resilience, Stress and Imposter Syndrome w/ Dr Dan Pronk 1:01:44

2y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

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 med…

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S3 Ep10: CPD Done Differently w/ EMS Conferences 25:59

2y ago25:59

25:59

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:…

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Episode 149: The Locked In Radio Show 149 - Sam Dowling 1:57:48

2y ago1:57:48

1:57:48

Take a listen back to episode 149. This week I feature new music from Matrefak, ChangedFaces, Sinner & James This weeks Sam's Selection is from CASS1M - Yes Man The Thursday Throwback takes us back with Just Won't Do - Tim Deluxe (Push3r Remix) Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Enjoy. Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/djsamdow…

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S3 Ep9: Graduate Paramedic Out Rural w/ Nicole Langham 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

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 inter…

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S3 Ep8: Building your "WELLTH" (wellbeing) w/ Wendy Lund 47:55

2y ago47:55

47:55

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…

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S3 Ep7: "When Normal Isn't Normal" w/ Lindsey a.k.a 'The Prehospitalist' 36:48

2y ago36:48

36:48

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…

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Episode 144: The Locked In Radio Show 144 - Sam Dowling 1:58:27

2y ago1:58:27

1:58:27

Take a listen back to episode 144. This week I feature music from CASSIMM, Chris Lornenzo, PAX & Marco Lys This weeks Sam's Selection samples the legendary Carl Cox, Bring YA Vibe - Mark Whites The Thursday Throwback takes us back to 2008 with Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (2008 Edit) Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Enjoy. Follo…

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S3 Ep6: How to be a Mentor w/ Sam Adams from Field Medics 49:17

2y ago49:17

49:17

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 the…

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Episode 141: The Locked In Radio Show 142 Old School Garage - Sam Dowling 1:58:30

2y ago1:58:30

1:58:30

Listen to instalment 142 of the Locked In Radio Show where I take you back in time with two hours of Old School Garage!!

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S3 Ep5: Transition from Student to 'On-Road' and to Graduate w/ Dr. Scott Devenish 41:55

2y ago41:55

41:55

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 Becom…

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S3 Ep4: Caring for people experiencing a mental health crisis w/ Sandra Garner 45:10

2y ago45:10

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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 p…

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Episode 140: The Locked In Radio Show 140 - Sam Dowling 1:58:28

2y ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Take a listen back to episode 140. This week I feature new music from Obsür, Leftwing:Kody, Miane & KC Lights. This weeks Sam's Selection is from Kaskade & Deadmau5's new collaboration Kx5 - Escape. Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Enjoy. Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/djsamdowling Follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/dj…

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Episode 139: The Locked In Radio Show 139 - Sam Dowling 1:58:28

2y ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Take a listen back to episode 139. This week I feature new music from Mercer, K&K, Trutopia & Rawkey. This weeks Sam's Selection is from the infamous Swedish House Mafia - Redlight. The Thursday Throwback takes us back to 2014 with Lonely Highway - Tough love Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Enjoy. Follow me on Instagram instagr…

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Episode 138: The Locked In Radio Show 138 - Sam Dowling 1:58:26

2y ago1:58:26

1:58:26

Take a listen back to episode 138. This week I feature new music from Cass1m, Dombresky, Dance System & Jamie Jones. This weeks Sam's Selection is a banger from Transform - Don't Talk About That. The Thursday Throwback is the anthem from Tensnake - Coma cat (Mark Knight Edit) Head to my Instagram for the full 2hr track listing. Follow me on Instagr…

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S3 Ep3: Say no to BURNOUT w/ Alison Coughlan 43:06

2y ago43:06

43:06

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 …

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S1 Ep2: 'The Recap' - The System of Cognitive Overload and Learning w/ Darren Hodge 11:56

2y ago11:56

11:56

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 e…

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S3 Ep2: TBI's w/ Prep Medic 39:27

2y ago39:27

39:27

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 inf…

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S1 Ep1: 'The Recap' - Setting yourself up for success with Britt Shaw 11:48

2y ago11:48

11:48

'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: T…

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S3 Ep1: A new vision for decision making? w/ Andy Bell and Dr Matt Stainer 50:20

2y ago50:20

50:20

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…

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S2 Ep20: Approach to trauma and insights by Dr John Glasheen 45:44

2+ y ago45:44

45:44

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, h…

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S2 Ep19: Changing the culture around mental health w/ TradeMutt 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

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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 …

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S2 Ep18: Humanitarian and Disaster Response Prehospital Care w/ Backpacker Medics founder Nathan Burns 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

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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 DISCLAIMER: All…

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S2 Ep17: Paediatric Nurse and Registered Paramedic Austin Purdie 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

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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! 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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S2 Ep16: Community paramedicine and the future of paramedicine w/ David Long 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

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

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