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Welcome to ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’. This podcast is aimed at students, graduates, experienced clinicians and those interested in becoming a paramedic or those interested in prehospital medicine. We will delve into a range of topics such as: where the profession can take you, how to optimise your training, how to be successful in your transition into university, from classroom to on-road and from student to graduate, how to maintain longevity in the job and draw on principles from other professions. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

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The Student Paramedic Podcast

The Student Paramedic Podcast
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90 episodes
S6 Ep6: Paediatric Mini-Series: Adolescent Mental Health
🩺 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, communi...
25m • Aug 14, 2025
25m
S6 Ep5: Paediatric Mini-Series: Grief and Debrief for Difficult Paediatric Jobs
🩺 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 eac...
23m • Jul 14, 2025
23m
S6 Ep4: Paediatric Mini-Series: Paediatric Analgesia
🩺 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 an...
24m • Jul 08, 2025
24m
S6 Ep3: Paediatric Mini-Series: Trauma in Children
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 su...
21m • Jul 01, 2025
21m
S6 Ep2: Paediatric Mini-Series: The 'ABC's' of Wheezing Children
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:...
33m • Jun 23, 2025
33m
S6 Ep1: Paediatric Mini-Series: Paediatric Assessment Triangle
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: Appe...
23m • Jun 16, 2025
23m
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' (https://www.theshift...
44m • Feb 20, 2025
44m
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 l...
1hr 4m • Dec 12, 2024
1hr 4m
S5 Ep6: Research Mini-Series: How do you know what you are reading is reliable evidence?
Welcome back to the FINAL episode of the 'Research Mini-Series'. In this episode, Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us understand if the research that we are looking at is reliable and of good quality. This is crucial in all stages of our careers, from university student, to paramedic on road, to completing a research study. Our practice needs to be guided by evidence-based study and information. Top...
43m • May 30, 2024
43m
S5 Ep5: Research Mini-Series: So you've got a research idea... what next?
Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. This episode follows on from starting out with a research idea and delves into different types of research methodology and the next steps in the process. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us break down these concepts into easy to follow ideas. Have a passion or a strong interest in what you want to study. For all of the current researchers and educators spa...
19m • May 28, 2024
19m
S5 Ep4: Research Mini-Series: Time to get your head out of the sand and get started with a research idea
Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. Things we've discussed in this episode to help you on your journey: Setting up 'Google Scholar Alerts' Using platforms such as: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley etc. to keep all of your articles in one place - this can assist you with finding out a methodology to use and you may find that there are the same groups of people doing particular studies around ...
24m • May 26, 2024
24m
S5 Ep3: Research Mini-Series: Abbie Little's full circle journey into research
Welcome back to the Research Mini-Series! In this episode we interview paramedic, Abbie Little on her journey from paramedic to PhD candidate! In this episode we break down some of the attitudes and barriers that people have towards getting started in research. Abbie discusses her experience, the positives, the challenges and what she would like others to take away from this. Here is the link ...
32m • May 23, 2024
32m
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 giv...
37m • May 21, 2024
37m
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 cha...
2m • May 19, 2024
2m
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 (https://www.uniqueexpeditions.co.uk/) . 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. Whet...
37m • Nov 06, 2023
37m
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...
35m • Oct 12, 2023
35m
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 (https://aceadventures.co.uk/) . 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 th...
25m • Sep 27, 2023
25m
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 ...
41m • Aug 07, 2023
41m
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...
43m • Jul 10, 2023
43m
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 ...
41m • Jun 12, 2023
41m
S4 Ep8: End of Life and Palliative Care Discussions w/ Amy Gomes
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gomes-n%C3%A9e-craike-09b394213/) Free QUT End of Life Resource (http...
43m • May 29, 2023
43m
S4 Ep7: Breaking Bad News w/ Alexandra Jabr creator of 'Emergency Resilience'
Emergency Resilience (https://www.emergencyresilience.com/) Emergency Resilience Instagram (https://instagram.com/emergencyresilience?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=) See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43m • May 01, 2023
43m
S4 Ep6: Nutrition for Shift Work and Life w/ Accredited Dietitian Jonathan Steedman
This week we have a chat to accredited practising dietitian and director of Bite Me Nutrition (https://www.bitemenutrition.com.au/) 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 individual on ‘...
30m • Apr 17, 2023
30m
S4 Ep5: All things cardiovascular and cardiogenic shock w/ Dr David Convissar
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' (https://www.countbackwardsfrom10.com/) . We go through some common cardiovascular terms such as blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, preload, afterload and contractility before talking about cardiogenic shock. Th...
55m • Apr 03, 2023
55m
S4 Ep4: Placement, University and Job Applications w/ 'Your Paramedic Mentor' Glenn Ryan
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 of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic ...
41m • Mar 20, 2023
41m
S4 Ep3: Tactical medicine and working within austere environments w/ Matt Pepper
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. Parame...
45m • Mar 06, 2023
45m
S4 Ep2: Being Too Critical as a Student and Graduate w/ Carl Betts
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 about the graduate experience and the art of findin...
38m • Feb 20, 2023
38m
S4 Ep1: How to ACE your next OSCE w/ Dr Potter from Geeky Medics
To kick off season 4, we have a chat to Dr Lewis Potter, creator of 'Geeky Medics'. (https://geekymedics.com/) 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. DISCLAIMER: Al...
38m • Feb 06, 2023
38m
S4 Ep1: SEASON 4 TRAILER
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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2m • Jan 30, 2023
2m
S3 Ep20: Aussie Paramedic working in the HART of the UK w/ Callum Shepherd
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 career! DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of ea...
39m • Dec 05, 2022
39m
S3 Ep19: Ride Alongs in the USA w/ Emily Grove and Maddy Cicala
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 individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'...
43m • Oct 31, 2022
43m
S3 Ep18: How to become a Paramedic in the USA... a Step by Step Guide to Applying w/ Neil Noble from Australia EMS
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 proces...
39m • Oct 10, 2022
39m
S3 Ep17: Stressed on your way to a job? w/ Andy Bell
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 prepar...
46m • Sep 26, 2022
46m
S3 Ep16: Preparing for ED and the Pt Journey w/ Dr Jess Forbes and Kate Carmody
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 Car...
46m • Sep 12, 2022
46m
S3 Ep15: Developing your Clinical Assessment w/ Aaron McNeill
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 (https://geekymedics.com/) EM Index (https://www.doctorswriting.com/em-ind...
50m • Aug 29, 2022
50m
S3 Ep14: The pt journey post ambulance... the ED perspective w/ Benny 'ED JAM' Podcast
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 opinion...
58m • Aug 15, 2022
58m
S3 Ep13: D for Danger, Safety and De-escalation Techniques w/ Guardian Personal Safety Training
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 (https://guardianpst.com.au/) . This was a fantastic discussion about personal safety, reassessing scene and personal safety and understanding escalation of people in order to effec...
1hr 2m • Aug 01, 2022
1hr 2m
S3 Ep12: Spotting Paediatric Sepsis in the Prehospital Environment w/ Dr Amanda Harley
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 (https://www.global-sepsis-alliance.org/) . DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of...
37m • Jul 19, 2022
37m
S3 Ep11: Resilience, Stress and Imposter Syndrome w/ Dr Dan Pronk
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 direct...
1hr 2m • Jul 04, 2022
1hr 2m
S3 Ep10: CPD Done Differently w/ EMS Conferences
This week we chat to Dylan and Quentin from EMS Conferences (https://www.emsconferences.com.au/) ! 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 o...
26m • Jun 20, 2022
26m
S3 Ep9: Graduate Paramedic Out Rural w/ Nicole Langham
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...
38m • Jun 06, 2022
38m
S3 Ep8: Building your "WELLTH" (wellbeing) w/ Wendy Lund
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 ...
48m • May 16, 2022
48m
S3 Ep7: "When Normal Isn't Normal" w/ Lindsey a.k.a 'The Prehospitalist'
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 Po...
37m • May 02, 2022
37m
S3 Ep6: How to be a Mentor w/ Sam Adams from Field Medics
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. (https://field-medics.com/pages/life-and-death-matters) PROMO CODE FOR 50% OFF THE PADL COURSE (https://padlcourse.com) : SPP2022 DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'T...
49m • Apr 18, 2022
49m
S3 Ep5: Transition from Student to 'On-Road' and to Graduate w/ Dr. Scott Devenish
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... (https://www.paramedicphd.c...
42m • Apr 04, 2022
42m
S3 Ep4: Caring for people experiencing a mental health crisis w/ Sandra Garner
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 d...
45m • Mar 21, 2022
45m
S3 Ep3: Say no to BURNOUT w/ Alison Coughlan
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! Yo...
43m • Mar 07, 2022
43m
S1 Ep2: 'The Recap' - The System of Cognitive Overload and Learning w/ Darren Hodge
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Recap' brought to you by 'MyMedEquip' (https://mymedequip.com/) (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 ...
12m • Feb 28, 2022
12m
S3 Ep2: TBI's w/ Prep Medic
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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39m • Feb 21, 2022
39m
S1 Ep1: 'The Recap' - Setting yourself up for success with Britt Shaw
'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'. (https://mymedequip.com/) Get 10% off with code: TSPP10  DISCLAIMER...
12m • Feb 14, 2022
12m

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