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Flying to new heights as an advanced flight paramedic
In the fourth instalment of Paramedic Roles, Jared Bishop reflects on his journey in Canadian paramedicine that brought him to his current role as an advanced care paramedic (flight) in Northern Saskatchewan
Being the change
After being acutely aware of her difference as a student, Mahdiyah Bandali begins to find her footing as a newly qualified paramedic, as she grows accustomed to ‘being the change’
From class to placement
As he quickly nears his third year, Samuel Parry shares his excitement about now being able to confidently link together his studies from first year, with current modules and placements, and taking all of this into his future as a qualified paramedic.
What is an expedition medic?
In the third instalment of Paramedic Roles, Jakki Owens reflects on the multidisciplinary nature of expedition medicine, and details areas that can be the most far-ranging from a paramedic's natural environment.
Transition to practice: from student to NQP
In his first column as an NQP, Barry Costello reflects on his transition and ‘student brain’
Reaching out to others
As he progresses through his final year towards becoming a fully qualified paramedic and the autonomy that comes with the role, Jolyon Price reflects on how to embrace this clinical independence while not being afraid to reach out to colleagues for fresh perspectives
A day as a prison paramedic
In this second instalment of Paramedic Roles, Rachel Hodgett shares what a day in the life of a prison paramedic looks like, alongside what led her there, and the job's unique challenges and rewards.
