The Shift Extension - Paramedic Publishing

22/12/2023

Job Alert

Position: Dive Medic (suit paramedic, nurse or doctor)
Dates: 13-20 January 2024
Location: SE Qld, Australia (Off Shore)
Requirements: AHPRA Registered. Experienced ALS or above. Dive Master or above. PWC license. Bronze Medallion or similar. Experience wrangling shark cages / working with megafauna.
Includes: Food, accom, transport, day rate $600.00AUD (travel/rest days paid at 60%)

More expedition medicine jobs here -

Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine

11/12/2023

Check out the new article, Not Just Anything. It is an empowering call to action to ensure that we describe our profession appropriately.
https://www.theshiftextension.org/blog/notjustanything

Words by Steve Sunny Whitfield Recently, while I was working with another paramedic at a remote clinic, a critically ill patient was brought in. As the patient was carried in someo

04/12/2023

Simulation based learning is a central pillar of paramedic education. A recent cross-sectional analysis by Lam et al., surveyed 16 total Australasian undergraduate paramedicine universities to assess cultural competence in paramedic teaching. Across all institutions there were a total of 140 ALS manikins acknowledged, only twelve were identified as a skin colour other than white.
Check out this latest article from the Winter Volume 2023 from Oskar where he considers cultural competency in paramedic education.
https://www.theshiftextension.org/blog/culturalcompetencyinparamediceducation

27/11/2023

Check out our final episode for 2023

From Pilot to Paramedic with Sean Golding.

21/11/2023

If you haven’t seen the Clinical Guidelines Manifesto yet, here is an extraordinary article that summaries the project and some of the findings from project lead - Matt Wilkson-Stokes
Here are a handful of the differences in clinical practice we found interesting:
• For cardiac arrest, 2 services provide dual defibrillation, 1 service provides stacked shocks, 8 services provide mechanical compression devices, and 3 provide precordial thump.
• For analgesia during labour, opioids are indicated in 4 services. In another 4, they are contraindicated.
• In fact, across Australasia you’ll get any one of 16 different pain medications; 8 of these are available in less than half the services.
https://www.theshiftextension.org/blog/differences-in-emergency-paramedic-clinical-practice-guidelines-across

13/11/2023

Volume 8 (Winter2023) is now available for download. This volume is a collection of articles from paramedics and students across Australia that delve into cultural competence in paramedic education, the importance of encouraging undergraduate paramedic researchers, adventure CPD for paramedics, and a reflective case study of Anne.

Download Volume 8 here - https://www.theshiftextension.org/industry-journal

06/11/2023

Do you have a fantastic preceptor: mentor who you would like to nominate for the Paramedic Preceptor of the year? It’s easy! Just see the eligibility criteria and the nomination process below.

https://www.theshiftextension.org/paramedic-preceptor-award

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16/10/2023

Symbolising peace and health, the image of Caduceus has been used for thousands of years. But, have we been using this universally accepted medical symbol incorrectly?

Check out Georgia's article – Battle of the Snakes

https://www.theshiftextension.org/blog/the-battle-of-the-snakes

Words by Georgia Schmidt Symbolising peace and health, the image of Caduceus has been used for thousands of years, but, have we been using this universal symbol incorrectly? The

09/10/2023

Episode 20.

Today we sit down with Professor Peter O'Meara. Peter has been practicing paramedicine since the early 1970's and was one of the first to complete a profession focused PhD.

We talk about his early career, the inception of paramedic degrees in Australia and where the future of professionalisation will take us.

19/09/2023

We sat down with paramedic, nurse, midwife, and academic Belinda Flanagan. Belinda has had an incredible career in paramedicine from ambulance officer to now the head of the first school of paramedicine in Australia.

We talk about her career, her life as a midwife, how her PhD changed practice and some advice for those looking to dip their toes into research.

13/09/2023

Volume 7 (Special Edition) is available for download. This volume is the only existing contemporary comparison of Australian and New Zealand Jurisdictional Ambulance Service Guidelines currently published as a poster series. It has been published as a poster series for ease of reference and simplicity that has already struck a chord with paramedics around the world racking up many thousands of readers from nearly 100 countries.
The posters are now available as a Special Edition for ease of accessibility, interpretation and convenience. This is to encourage more discussion around clinical guidelines with the ultimate aim of improving clinical paramedic practice across our region. Check out the Special Edition (Volume 7) and all of the posters on the link below. Many thanks to Project Lead Matt Wilkinson -Stokes and the international team of researchers who supported this project.
Download the Special Edition here - https://www.theshiftextension.org/

29/08/2023

New Episode - Clinical guidelines manifesto.

Ever thought about what goes into writing a CPG? How do different states differ? Matt takes us through the manifesto and how different services operate.

To get your copy of the manifesto head to www.theshiftextension.org

14/08/2023

Accepted Poster Alert
--- A Paramedic Guide to Nausea and Vomiting by Jordan Pry--- Academic posters are an excellent way for paramedics, students and trainees to showcase their work and develop the profession. If you have a poster and are keen to see it published, then send it in! Check out Alexis Cunnington’s poster (and other posters) on the below link.
https://www.theshiftextension.org/academic-posters

04/08/2023

Episode 16 is out now.

Today we sit down with New Zealand Extended Care Paramedic and Nurse Shell Piercy. Shell has had a diverse career working in military, ambulance, mining and wilderness settings. We talk about her experiences, finding her purpose and how to make the most of your career in paramedicine.

29/07/2023

New episodes coming soon!

What would you like to hear on the podcast?

Send us a DM!

24/07/2023

Volume 7 (Special Edition) is now available for download. This volume is the only existing contemporary comparison of Australian and New Zealand Jurisdictional Ambulance Service Guidelines currently published as a poster series. It has been published as a poster series for ease of reference and simplicity that has already struck a chord with paramedics around the world racking up many thousands of readers from nearly 100 countries.

The posters are now available as a Special Edition for ease of accessibility, interpretation and convenience. This is to encourage more discussion around clinical guidelines with the ultimate aim of improving clinical paramedic practice across our region. Check out the Special Edition (Volume 7) and all of the posters on the link below. Many thanks to Project Lead Matt Wilkinson -Stokes and the international team of researchers who supported this project.

Download the Special Edition here - https://www.theshiftextension.org/


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24/07/2023

New Podcast up - Today we sat down with paramedic Dr Sandy Macquarrie to talk about how paramedics deal with death and dying. How do we care for family? How do we care for ourselves? What did he learn from his experiences as both a paramedic and patient? Find out!

Dr Sandy Macquarrie is an accomplished paramedic, academic and researcher. After decades of ambulance and fire service in Canada, he migrated to Australia to teach. He completed a PhD in paramedic wellness and continues his work at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Last y...

24/07/2023

Accepted Poster Alert
--- Antiemetic Usage in Paramedic Care by Alexis Cunington --- Academic posters are an excellent way for paramedics, students and trainees to showcase their work and develop the profession. If you have a poster and are keen to see it published, then send it in! Check out Alexis Cunnington’s poster (and other posters) on the below link.
https://www.theshiftextension.org/academic-posters

23/06/2023

Our next AWC wound care course is booked for Friday 25th of August.

If you’re looking for paramedic specific CPD then this course is for you.

Head to our website to book.

The Shift Extension is an educational, fun and encouraging place for paramedic writers and paramedic

06/06/2023

Today we sit down with Paramedic / Field Officer Mark Ward and discuss the ever-changing nature of clinical practice and why change moves slowly, why change is important and why vinegar and box jellyfish are not your friends.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8312475-episode-13-adapting-to-changing-practice-rice-collars-and-vinegar-with-mark-ward

Today we are joined by Mark Ward, an experienced remote area paramedic from QLD. We sat down to discuss how paramedics can adapt to their ever-changing clinical practice. We look at why things change slowly, why change is important and why vinegar and box jellyfish are not you...

25/05/2023

AWC 1.

Done and dusted.

July course dates incoming soon.

CPD to foster more capable and confident paramedics.

18/05/2023

Only 1 week to go.

It’s not too late to grab a ticket to next weeks Acute Wound Care Course

Head to our website for more.

Our first acute wound care course is only 4 weeks away.

Designed for paramedics.

Thursday 25th May.

Brisbane.

Head to our website to secure your place.

04/05/2023

Paramedic CPD

Our upcoming Acute Wound Care Course has been developed in collaboration with Mr Michael Wann.

Michael is a respected clinical educator and extended care paramedic from QLD.

He is incredibly passionately about developing paramedics knowledge and capabilities around complex community care.

If you would like to spend the day with a Michael and become a more capable and confident clinician join us on Thursday May 25th.

Head to our website for more.

03/05/2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of a Queensland Firefighter overnight who tragically lost their life whilst on duty.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends and Queensland Fire and Rescue colleagues.

Thank you for your service.

24/04/2023

Our first acute wound care course is only 4 weeks away.

Designed for paramedics.

Thursday 25th May.

Brisbane.

Head to our website to secure your place.

14/04/2023

We are incredibly saddened to learn of the death of a paramedic in NSW.

The paramedic was stabbed whilst on duty.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the paramedics family, friends and colleagues.

Rest in Peace mate.

12/04/2023

Dysglycemia is an umbrella definition for any anomalies in blood glucose levels. It includes hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance test, impaired fasting glucose, among others.
Check out the new poster comparing the JAS management of dysglyaemia by clicking the link below.

https://www.theshiftextension.org/clinical-guideline-manifesto