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We have all heard someone say "there are no jobs when you graduate", but how true is this statement.Â
Do graduates have less opportunities than those 15 years ago?Â
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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S2 Ep5: Every job is a "real" job.
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.Â
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S2 Ep4: How to be a paramedic outside of an ambulance service.
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.Â
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S2 Ep3: Scared to deliver a baby? Let's talk about it.
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. Â
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S2 Ep2: Mistakes are ok and inevitable. Perfectionism is not your friend
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.Â
The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast is a free, open access source of information relevant to the profession of paramedicine. Join the team and their guests as we explore the medicine, challenge the norms, learn from our experiences and uncover new ideas.