EXCITING NEWS! FIND OUT WHAT WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON.

EXCITING NEWS! FIND OUT WHAT WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON.

Author: Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician August 9, 2025 Duration: 6:56
Were have we been? Well, the truth is, we've been incredibly busy working on some really exciting projects. If you're interested in joining the founding members cohort of  the Paramedic Confidence Builder Course reach out to me at ross@emspodcast.com before August 15th. Project #1: Understanding New Paramedic Challenges We launched a research project diving deep into understanding exactly what newer paramedics struggle with as they make that transition from school into the real world of EMS. We all remember that feeling - you graduate paramedic school, you pass your registry, you get your first job, and then... reality hits. The textbook scenarios suddenly become real patients with real families, real emergencies, and real consequences and it turns out none of those patients read the textbook. There's this gap between what you learned in class and what you need to know to be truly confident and effective on the streets. We've been talking to new paramedics, experienced providers, educators, and EMS leaders to really understand where those gaps are. What are the specific challenges? What makes the difference between a new paramedic who struggles and one who thrives? This research has been fascinating, and it's going to inform not just the educational episodes we create going forward, but it's also led us to our next project. Project #2: The Paramedic Confidence Builder Course This is what we're most excited about - we've developed what we're calling right now the Paramedic Confidence Builder Course. This isn't just another continuing education program. This isn’t just a set of pre-recorded lectures. This is about taking everything we've learned from our research and creating a comprehensive program to help bridge that gap between school and street confidence. I'm talking about mentorship, coaching, practical scenarios, decision-making frameworks, and most importantly - building the kind of unshakeable confidence that lets you walk into any call knowing you've got the tools and mindset to handle whatever comes your way. We've got a fantastic group of paramedics signed up for our founding members cohort, and we're about to launch in one week. If this sounds like something that might be a good fit for you, we do have a very short window left and only a few spots remaining in this founding cohort, but f you're interested, send me an email before August 15th at ross@emspodcast.com and we can chat about whether the course might be right for you. Project #3: Continuing Education Credits The third project we've been working on is the ability to get continuing education credits for listening to our episodes. We're currently beta testing this system, and I'm optimistic that we'll have it ready to launch by the end of the year.  Looking Ahead So that's what we've been up to.  The good news is we're back on track. We hope to have our next regular episode released next week, so tune in for some more of that high-level continuing education you've come to expect from us here at Loud and Clear. Thank you again for being such an incredible community. Your support, your feedback, your engagement - it all matters. It's what drives us to keep pushing forward and finding new ways to serve you better. Until next time, stay safe out there, keep learning, and remember - every call, no matter how big or small, is an opportunity to make a difference. Want to stay ahead of the top 1% in EMS and build real confidence in the field?👉 Book a call to get personalized guidance, improve decision-making under pressure, and grow your skills as a paramedic: https://calendly.com/d/cq38-87r-fkk/paramedic-confidence-builder📰 Join our weekly newsletter for exclusive EMS insights, leadership strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve: https://loudandclear.kit.com/d45b012fae

Stepping out of the classroom and into the rig is where the real learning begins, but that transition often leaves even seasoned providers with a lingering doubt. Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles addresses that gap directly, moving past the basic protocols to explore the foundational reasoning that makes for excellent prehospital care. Hosted by Ross Orpet, a paramedic who now practices as an EMS physician, this podcast digs into the "why" behind the algorithms. It’s built on the understanding that no textbook can possibly cover every unique scenario you’ll encounter on the road. Instead of just listing steps, each episode examines the core principles that guide critical decisions when the situation doesn't fit a neat checklist. You’ll hear discussions that bridge the gap between field experience and medical rationale, focusing on the adaptive thinking required for complex emergencies. This is advanced continuing education designed for paramedics, EMTs, and all prehospital providers who feel that standard training was just the beginning. The conversations in this series aim to solidify your clinical judgment, helping you build confidence through comprehension. By tuning in, you gain access to a deeper level of professional development, where the objective is to think clearer and act more decisively, no matter how many days you have on the job. This podcast serves as a vital resource for those committed to mastering their craft beyond the basics.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers
Podcast Episodes
Great Mentors Shape Better Clinicians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:33
Don't Be A Field Training Officer Be A Field Training Mentor. Field training is about more than teaching skills, it shapes culture, standards, and the kind of clinician someone becomes. In this episode, Ross sits down wi…
Frozen Fingers, Time Is Tissue: The Prehospital Approach to Frostbite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
Frostbite is more dangerous than it looks and easier to make worse than you think. In this episode, Ross and Will sit down with Dr. Greg Doctor, a wilderness medicine specialist and emergency physician practicing in the…
Wired to Fail: The Science of Human Error in EMS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:17
What if the mistake wasn't your fault... but it's still your responsibility? That's the tension Shay Montgomery sits with every time she talks about the day she flew to a scene without the drug bag. Shay is a flight nurs…
Dump Kits and Checklists: Why Expert Paramedics Still Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Miss your first intubation attempt and your patient's risk of adverse events jumps sevenfold. By the third attempt? Nearly guaranteed complications. This isn't about your anatomical knowledge or practice hours—expert cli…
Stupidity in EMS: The causes and remedies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
You're not making mistakes because you're dumb. You're making mistakes because of seven predictable factors—and once you know them, you can control them. Kris Kaull delivered a masterclass at FASTCAN on the hidden forces…