Episode 14 What does being a Paramedic mean to you? Academics and Students

The third episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to some students and Michael about the reasons we wanted to be a Paramedic, revisiting a theme from the beginning of the podcast. We also discuss advice to new students throughout the country beginning their journey and training this year and also a little freshers advice.

We also discuss the students who have completed one, two or three years training as a Student Paramedic.

We also talk to the new royalty of the Student Paramedic Society at the University of Sunderland.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Michael Hall, Devon, Nadine and Amy.

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