New Horizons - Paramedic Practice in the 21st Century - College of Paramedics podcast collaboration

In this session we examine some of the ways in which we have seen
paramedics diversify through a multitude of roles within the
healthcare economy. We chat with Gary Strong; Paramedic and CPD
lead from the College of Paramedics and Caroline Phillips; my
co-host, Paramedic and Palliative care Paramedic. The session is
intended to unpack, examine our roles and journey through
pre-hospital care and finally give insight into some of the
positive and challenging aspects of diversification we have seen
within paramedic practice in the contemporary climate.


In the episode we discuss:


The variety of roles that are open to Paramedics & ways
in which Paramedicine is changing.

We examine Gary’s path through Paramedicine, how he has got
to where he is now and what got him there (education, roles and
reflections).

Caroline’s path through Paramedicine, from education, roles
and reflections on current and past job titles within paramedic
practice.

My own (Eoin’s) path through Paramedicine, how I have got to
where I am now and what got me there (education, roles,
reflections)

Final thoughts on pathways, education and the future of
diversity and the role of a paramedic itself.



As we see the diversity of roles within our expansive field of
practice we reflect on where the profession has come from and how
quickly it has adapted to new eco-systems of healthcare. We also
reflect on some of the fundamental traits of paramedics around
adaptability and flexibility as the DNA of what makes a paramedic
so integrated and embedded within various domains of
practice. 


I hope you enjoy this wider ranging conversation on the evolution
of the 'paramedic'.