Episodes

  • S3 Ep1: "There are no jobs" - Why they are wrong!

    S3 Ep1: "There are no jobs" - Why they are wrong!
    Dec 31 2024
    We have all heard someone say "there are no jobs when you graduate", but how true is this statement.
    Do graduates have less opportunities than those 15 years ago?
    Do paramedics feel stuck working for an ambulance service?
    Does education reflect the many opportunities for paramedics in the private sector?
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    57 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Every job is a "real" job.

    S2 Ep5: Every job is a "real" job.
    Nov 26 2024
    Have you ever been asked if you have done any real work today? What is a "real job"? Should we change our mindset? It might just improve our care and our own longevity.
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    28 mins
  • S2 Ep4: How to be a paramedic outside of an ambulance service.

    S2 Ep4: How to be a paramedic outside of an ambulance service.
    Nov 5 2024
    Today we talk about opportunities for paramedics outside of an ambulance service. From expeditions, to film, tv and flight work, we look at the skills, attributes and networks required to be successful.
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    47 mins
  • S2 Ep3: Scared to deliver a baby? Let's talk about it.

    S2 Ep3: Scared to deliver a baby? Let's talk about it.
    Oct 14 2024
    Today we chat about babies. Delivering one doesn't need to be scary. We talk about our experiences and insights into managing this cohort of patients.
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    47 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Mistakes are ok and inevitable. Perfectionism is not your friend

    S2 Ep2: Mistakes are ok and inevitable. Perfectionism is not your friend
    Sep 25 2024
    We all make mistakes. It's normal and a part of growth. Today you will hear about some of the mistakes Nick and Sunny have made during their careers. We also unpack perfectionism, something many paramedics are guilty of.
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    48 mins
  • S2 Ep1: Do we need a provisional diagnosis? It's not as simple as you think.

    S2 Ep1: Do we need a provisional diagnosis? It's not as simple as you think.
    Sep 5 2024
    Welcome back to season 2 of the podcast with our new co-host Lou. Today we break down the provisional diagnosis. Do we need one? How do we make one? Are they harmful?
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    43 mins
  • S1 Ep25: Episode 25 - What would you do if.....your patient doesn't want to go to hospital?

    S1 Ep25: Episode 25 - What would you do if.....your patient doesn't want to go to hospital?
    Mar 2 2024
    Matt and Nick sit down to discuss this common challenge. What do you do if your patient refuses your advice?

    How to provide advice and break down the barriers to refusal
    How to assess capacity
    What do documents like power of attorney and an ARP really mean?
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    38 mins
  • S1 Ep24: Episode 24 - From student paramedic to chief executive of Ambulance Tasmania - A chat with Jordan Emery

    S1 Ep24: Episode 24 - From student paramedic to chief executive of Ambulance Tasmania - A chat with Jordan Emery
    Feb 9 2024
    Mr. Jordan Emery path has taken him from NSW ambulance to an NGO in New York, before landing the top job in Ambulance Tasmania. We sat down with Jordan earlier this year to talk about paramedic culture, making mistakes and the idea of heart centered leadership.
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    1 hr and 1 min