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.
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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.
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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.
Topics discussed include:
Predatory journals
Impact factor of a journal
Q rating
Date submitted vs. date published
Peer reviewed
Heirarchy of evidence and strength
Frameworks such as CASP and JBI
DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.
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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 spark imagination in students and colleagues.
Please check out the textbook Introducing, Designing and Conducting Research for Paramedics for further information.
DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.
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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 your topic.
Much more...
Please check out this textbook Introducing, Designing and Conducting Research for Paramedics to help break down these topics more.
Link to the Hexoskin study.
DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.
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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