Bearing Witness: The Hidden Cost of Paramedic Training

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional impact of paramedic training on students during clinical rotations.

Paramedic students don't just practice clinical skills during their clinical rotations—they are often present for emotionally intense, high-stakes moments in patient care. This journal club explores a qualitative study examining how students experience and make sense of these events, their emotional responses, and the ways they cope. Join us to reflect on what this means for EMS education and student support. Article: Student post-traumatic stress after clinical placement

Topics covered

• paramedic training
• emotional responses
• clinical rotations
• EMS education
• student support
• qualitative study

Keywords

• paramedic
• training
• emotional impact
• clinical skills
• student experience
• post-traumatic stress
• EMS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prehospital Care Research Forum

Books & works: Student post-traumatic stress after clinical placement

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