{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Paratus Podcast","title":"What does it truly take to become a better paramedic? | Dr. Ross Orpet & Will Berry","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3682,"description":"\nWhat does it truly take to become a better paramedic?\nIn this episode of the Paratus Podcast, Dr. Ross Orpet and Will Berry explore why technical knowledge is only one part of becoming an EMS professional. \nThey discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability, learning from mistakes, and creating a culture where honest conversations and constructive feedback lead to continuous growth.\n\nThe conversation also highlights the role of human factors, emotional resilience, deliberate practice, and critical thinking in helping paramedics perform under pressure. \nA powerful reminder that becoming your best isn't about being perfect—it's about being willing to learn, adapt, and improve every day.\n\nBooks recommended during this podcast episode:\nSources of Power — Gary Klein\nThe Confident Mind — Nate Zinsser\nThe Alter Ego Effect — Todd Herman\nThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* — Mark Manson\nDisclaimer: This is not a sponsored list. These are simply the books referenced during the episode for anyone interested in exploring the topics discussed further.\n\nThis Week's Paratus Podcast Guests: \n\nWill Berry is a flight paramedic based in North Carolina with 16 years of experience across rural, suburban, and urban EMS systems. He is the co-host of the Loud and Clear podcast and is passionate about EMS education, human performance, and applying lessons from other industries to improve patient care and clinical decision-making.\nDr. Ross Orpet is board-certified in both Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medicine. After beginning his career as a paramedic with Denver Health, he went on to complete medical school, residency, and an EMS fellowship, and now practices emergency medicine in southwest Colorado while providing medical direction for multiple EMS agencies.\nAbout Paratus Medical:\nBinders. Word documents. Paper printouts.\nMedical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5lPyYUwRdC8V4u4ZUh3Tw0k11xkhYOrZ8ZY0_upSl7k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Nzkz/YWEwMjhmZGFjNGJm/YjY0MThiNDBiZGVj/YTAzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}