The Student Paramedic Podcast
Episodes
S6 Ep6: Paediatric Mini-Series: Adolescent Mental Health
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🩺 Episode Overview: In the final episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we focus on a rapidly growing challenge for healthcare providers — adoles...
S6 Ep5: Paediatric Mini-Series: Grief and Debrief for Difficult Paediatric Jobs
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🩺 Episode Overview: In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we step away from clinical procedures to explore something just as vital: grief...
S6 Ep4: Paediatric Mini-Series: Paediatric Analgesia
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🩺 Episode Overview: In this episode of the Paediatric Mini-Series, we explore one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—aspects of pae...
S6 Ep3: Paediatric Mini-Series: Trauma in Children
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S6 Ep2: Paediatric Mini-Series: The 'ABC's' of Wheezing Children
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chi...
S6 Ep1: Paediatric Mini-Series: Paediatric Assessment Triangle
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
S4 Ep16: How to Become Better at Making Decisions w/ Critical Care Paramedic Nick Abussi
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ent...
S4 Ep15: Australian Recruitment in the USA w/ International Medic Solutions and Australia EMS
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. In this episode, Dannie Wurtz and Neil Noble sit down and discuss Australian recruitment for the USA....
S5 Ep6: Research Mini-Series: How do you know what you are reading is reliable evidence?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S5 Ep5: Research Mini-Series: So you've got a research idea... what next?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. This episode follows on from starting out with a research idea and delves into different types of researc...
S5 Ep4: Research Mini-Series: Time to get your head out of the sand and get started with a research idea
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
S5 Ep3: Research Mini-Series: Abbie Little's full circle journey into research
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S5 Ep2: Research Mini-Series: Inspiring new knowledge w/ Dr Sandy MacQuarrie
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, educ...
S5 Ep1: Research Mini-Series Trailer
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S4 Ep14: Expedition Medicine w/ Dr Josh Allison co-founder of 'Unique Expeditions'
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a conversation with Dr Josh Allison from Unique Expeditions. Josh is an Expediti...
S4 Ep13: What is an Expedition Paramedic? w/ Sam Woodcock
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedic with a passion for adventure. He has been involved in expeditions and adventures across the wor...
S4 Ep12: Benefits of Adventure w/ Scottish Paramedic Jim Davis
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. J...
S4 Ep11: Alternative Paramedic Career Pathway w/ Carl Dowling
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S4 Ep10: What can a career in paramedicine look like? w/ Andy Bell
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
S4 Ep9: How to approach ECGs w/ Silas from PREMED
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S4 Ep8: End of Life and Palliative Care Discussions w/ Amy Gomes
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat with Amy Gomes, Critical Care Paramedic and A/Clinical Support Officer, educator and co-founder of Paramedic Education Austra...
S4 Ep7: Breaking Bad News w/ Alexandra Jabr creator of 'Emergency Resilience'
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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S4 Ep6: Nutrition for Shift Work and Life w/ Accredited Dietitian Jonathan Steedman
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S4 Ep5: All things cardiovascular and cardiogenic shock w/ Dr David Convissar
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Dr David Convissar, Cardiac Anesthesiologist, SICU & CTICU Intensivist, clinical instructor at Harvard Medical and cre...
S4 Ep4: Placement, University and Job Applications w/ 'Your Paramedic Mentor' Glenn Ryan
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
S4 Ep3: Tactical medicine and working within austere environments w/ Matt Pepper
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 op...
S4 Ep2: Being Too Critical as a Student and Graduate w/ Carl Betts
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
S4 Ep1: How to ACE your next OSCE w/ Dr Potter from Geeky Medics
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
S4 Ep1: SEASON 4 TRAILER
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
S3 Ep20: Aussie Paramedic working in the HART of the UK w/ Callum Shepherd
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 (...
S3 Ep19: Ride Alongs in the USA w/ Emily Grove and Maddy Cicala
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
S3 Ep18: How to become a Paramedic in the USA... a Step by Step Guide to Applying w/ Neil Noble from Australia EMS
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep17: Stressed on your way to a job? w/ Andy Bell
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have a conversation with Andy Bell. Andy is a Paramedic, Senior Lecturer, Researcher, TacMed Paramedic Leader and PhD Candidate. We have ...
S3 Ep16: Preparing for ED and the Pt Journey w/ Dr Jess Forbes and Kate Carmody
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 appr...
S3 Ep15: Developing your Clinical Assessment w/ Aaron McNeill
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have a chat to Aaron McNeill (Paramedic, Physician Assistant) about developing clinical assessment. Aaron jumps into some of the advanced ...
S3 Ep14: The pt journey post ambulance... the ED perspective w/ Benny 'ED JAM' Podcast
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep13: D for Danger, Safety and De-escalation Techniques w/ Guardian Personal Safety Training
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
S3 Ep12: Spotting Paediatric Sepsis in the Prehospital Environment w/ Dr Amanda Harley
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Dr Amanda Harley, a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Paediatric Sepsis Queensland, completed her PhD in Paediatric Sepsis Rec...
S3 Ep11: Resilience, Stress and Imposter Syndrome w/ Dr Dan Pronk
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
S3 Ep10: CPD Done Differently w/ EMS Conferences
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3 Ep9: Graduate Paramedic Out Rural w/ Nicole Langham
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
S3 Ep8: Building your "WELLTH" (wellbeing) w/ Wendy Lund
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
S3 Ep7: "When Normal Isn't Normal" w/ Lindsey a.k.a 'The Prehospitalist'
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep6: How to be a Mentor w/ Sam Adams from Field Medics
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sam Adams from Field Medics discusses MENTORING! This is something that does not usually get focussed on during training. Sam and his brothe...
S3 Ep5: Transition from Student to 'On-Road' and to Graduate w/ Dr. Scott Devenish
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3 Ep4: Caring for people experiencing a mental health crisis w/ Sandra Garner
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast', we have a discussion with Sandra Garner about caring for people within the prehospital environment...
S3 Ep3: Say no to BURNOUT w/ Alison Coughlan
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a very insightful and important conversation with Alison Coughlan regarding BURNOUT. Burnout has become widespread and considered 'i...
S1 Ep2: 'The Recap' - The System of Cognitive Overload and Learning w/ Darren Hodge
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cog...
S3 Ep2: TBI's w/ Prep Medic
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 opera...
S1 Ep1: 'The Recap' - Setting yourself up for success with Britt Shaw
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'The Recap' is a new series on the podcast where we reintroduce important or interesting concepts discuss with guests from previous episodes. Toda...
S3 Ep1: A new vision for decision making? w/ Andy Bell and Dr Matt Stainer
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3! We kick off this season with Andy Bell and Matt Stainer having a discussion around clinical decision making and the connectio...
S2 Ep20: Approach to trauma and insights by Dr John Glasheen
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
S2 Ep19: Changing the culture around mental health w/ TradeMutt
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S2 Ep18: Humanitarian and Disaster Response Prehospital Care w/ Backpacker Medics founder Nathan Burns
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 humanitari...
S2 Ep17: Paediatric Nurse and Registered Paramedic Austin Purdie
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
S2 Ep16: Community paramedicine and the future of paramedicine w/ David Long
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S1 Ep15: How to utilise storytelling to be successful in your job interviews w/ Gabrielle Dolan
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Gabrielle Dolan about how to have a successful job interview using storytelling. Gabrielle is an expert in this and has co...
S2 Ep14: PTSD w/ Psychologist and Former Police Officer Chris McIntyre a.k.a 'Fit as Dad'
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Chris McIntyre, a registered psychologist and former police officer in QPS. We discuss mental health, PTSD, signs and symp...
S2 Ep13: Approach to the physiological birth and family w/ Critical Care Paramedic and Midwife Rory Jackson
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Rory Jackson, a Critical Care Paramedic and Registered Midwife. We have a chat about person-centred care, communication, t...
S2 Ep12: The inspiring story, lessons and insights from Army Medic Coco (McQuilty Quirk)
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coco served as an Australian army medic for 18 years and deployed to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been awarded the Nursing Service Cross. ...
S2 Ep11: Can students do research? w/ Sandy MacQuarrie, Joel, Elise, Jasmin and Chloe
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Dr Sandy MacQuarrie (senior lecturer and researcher at Griffith University), Joel and Elise (Honour students) and Jasmin a...
S2 Ep10: Student Exchange Programs w/ Dr Doug Presta and Dr Scott Devenish
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'! This week we are having a chat to Dr Doug Presta and Dr Scott Devenish about the...
S2 Ep9: Former paramedic Lisa Westgate’s mental health journey and tips for wellbeing
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey team, welcome back to another episode. This week we chat to Lisa, who is a former Victorian paramedic who found herself struggling with mental hea...
S2 Ep8: Jo Stephens on the paramedic approach to people with autism and their families
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jo has provided some interesting TED talks that you should listen to to improve your perspective and practice: Dr Wendy Chung: Autism: What we know ...
S2 Ep7: Experiences of a paramedic w/ Theodore Dimitriou
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to Theo, a qualified paramedic in Tasmania, owner of MyMedEquip and creator of Student Paramedics on Instagram and Facebook. We ...
S2 Ep6: Pharmacology Tips w/ Geoff Murphy from Master Your Medics
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Geoff Murphy from 'Master Your Medics' about his role as a ...
S2 Ep5: Australian graduates guide to American recruitment w/ Team Australia EMS
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Colin and Alan about how to apply for a paramedic posi...
S2 Ep4: Army Medic, Adventurer and Personal Development w/ Glenn Azar
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Student Paramedic Podcast’. Today we have a chat to Glenn Azar, an ex-army medic, RN, psychology student, ...
S2 Ep3: CPR Induced Consciousness w/ MICA Flight Paramedic Matt Shepherd and Britt Shaw
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a chat to Matt Shepherd, a MICA flight paramedic and Britt Shaw, a NSW paramedic from season 1, episode 1. The topic this week is CP...
S2 Ep2: Attitude w/ Paramedic Education Australia
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to Amy Gomes (CCP), Sergio Gomes (CCP), Alan Mountford (A/Director), Gary Berkowitz (HARU CCP) and Colin Allen (SOS) about student a...
S2 Ep1: On the other side of prehospital care w/ Jess O'Brien and Darren Hodge
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2! Today is an incredible episode, where Jess and Darren share their experience of the same story. Jess is an Ambulance...
S1 Ep20: Working under high stress situations w/ Dan Cooper
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last episode of season 1! Today we chat to Dan Cooper. Dan is an ex special forces soldier, has a bachelor in exercise and sports sci...
S1 Ep19: Mature Age Student Q&A w/ Megan, Matt and Carleine
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we are chatting to Megan, Matt and Carleine who are current paramedic ...
S1 Ep18: Research w/ Ben Meadley
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we chat to Ben Meadley, a MICA flight paramedic in Victoria. He is cur...
S1 Ep17: Approach to Paediatrics w/ Dr. Andrew Tagg
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today we chat to Dr. Andrew Tagg, a paediatric and adult emergency consultant in...
S1 Ep16: Study Tips/Guide with Aaron McNeill from the Free Radicals
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today we chat to Aaron from the Free Radicals Paramedic Podcast to chat about st...
S1 Ep15: Working as a Rural Paramedic w/ Jo Stephens
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we chat to Jo Stephens about working as a rural paramedic, as a lect...
S1 Ep14: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Paramedic w/ Tammie Bullard
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Tammie Bullard, the author of 'The Good, The Bad and T...
S1 Ep13: Nick Stanford's Student Experience
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey team! Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we chat to Nick about his experience going from the ADF to...
S1 Ep12: Mental Wellbeing w/ Todd Wehr Director of QAS Priority One
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey team, Welcome back to another episode! This week, we have a chat to Todd Wehr. Todd is the director of The QAS staff support program Prior...
S1 Ep11: The experience of being both a paramedic and nurse w/ Tianna Camilleri
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey team! Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This week we have a chat to Tianna Camilleri, both a registered parame...
S1 Ep10: Life of a Paramedic w/ Georgia Mitchell
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode team! Today, we have a chat to Georgia Mitchell about her experience as a graduate and newly qualified paramedic. Sh...
S1 Ep9: Working in PNG w/ Matt Cannon CEO of the PNG St John Ambulance Service
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey team, welcome back to another episode! Today we chat to Matt Cannon, CEO of the St John Ambulance Service in PNG. We discuss what it is like to ...
S1 Ep8: Nutrition for study and shift work w/ Simone Austin
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to Simone about eating well during shift work and during study. Simon...
S1 Ep7: Advice for Students w/ The Free Radicals Paramedic Podcast
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are incredibly excited about this episode. Nick, Hayden and Aaron from 'The Free Radicals Paramedic Podcast' join us in this episode to have a chat...
S1 Ep6: Exercise and wellness during shift work w/ Emergency Fit
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. This episode is apart of our 'wellness series'. Today we are having a chat to ...
S1 Ep5: First Placement and Learnings w/ Corey, Imogen and Alex
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a nice short but interesting episode, packed full with information about what our experiences were for our first placements and the learnings ...
S1 Ep4: 'Medics Beyond Borders' and Alternative Pathways w/ Steve "Sunny" Whitfield
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to Steve "Sunny" Whitfield about his journey with 'Wil...
S1 Ep2: Reflection and Mindset w/ MICA Flight Paramedic Darren Hodge
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. Today, we are having a chat to MICA Flight Paramedic, Darren Hodge. He has over 30...
S1 Ep1: Graduate Paramedic Britt Shaw
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first episode of 'The Student Paramedic Podcast'. We have a chat to Britt Shaw, a new graduate paramedic in the NSW Ambulance Serv...