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Inside EMS career development roundup: Pathways, challenges and opportunities

Learn how EMS leaders and providers can navigate career development hurdles and create a future of meaningful professional growth

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Editor’s note: Welcome to the What Paramedics Want podcast series of Inside EMS, sponsored by Pulsara. The state of the industry What Paramedics Want Report explores issues tied to provider recruitment and retention; safety, health and wellness support; technology adoption; and career development, produced in partnership with Fitch & Associates and the National EMS Management Association. Learn more and download your copy.


Recent What Paramedics Want reports and accompanying podcast episodes have highlighted career development as a critical area of concern in EMS.

Survey respondents consistently point to the lack of clear career pathways and limited support for professional growth, particularly for those aspiring to move into management roles.

Our Inside EMS podcast hosts, Christ Cebollero and Kelly Grayson delve deeper into these pressing issues these three podcast episodes exploring the challenges, opportunities and strategies for building meaningful career progression in EMS.

From navigating the complex dynamics of leadership transitions to identifying personal strengths that can guide career growth, these episodes offer actionable insights and inspiration for EMS providers seeking to advance their careers.

Our cohosts tackle system design, enhancing education standards and personal accountability
The most successful practitioners are those who consider themselves to be lifelong learners – are you moving forward?
Push your ego aside as you focus on the things you don’t know and challenge yourself to be better than your last shift

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