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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: 'What Should Paramedic Mentorship Look Like' with Radu Venter
Description: In this episode, we explore Radu Venter’s proposal for a structured Paramedic Internship Model, inspired by medical training frameworks. Venter argues that current orientation programmes don’t provide enough time or support for new paramedics to develop the confidence and competence needed for safe, independent practice.He suggests a tiered approach where new paramedics first orient with an experienced crew, then spend a defined period working exclusively alongside seasoned practitioners before achieving full independent status. This system aims to improve practitioner readiness, enhance patient safety, and foster a culture of continuous learning within pre-hospital care.Wh...