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This session dives into what really happens to our thinking and behaviour when the pressure hits in the prehospital environment. In a relaxed, discussion-based format, we’ll explore:
How high-stress situations can trigger risky behaviours — and how to spot the warning signs early
The thought patterns that show up under pressure (the good, the bad, and the unhelpful)
Practical ways to recognise when these behaviours start to creep in — before they impact care
The strengths and attributes that actually protect us in clinical stress
How effective team dynamics in high-risk job scenes can make all the difference
Strategies to reduce behavioural risk through conversation, insight and self-awareness
It’s not a lecture — it’s a space to reflect, share, and walk away with tools you can actually apply on road.
Shaun Whitmore is an Intensive Care Flight Paramedic with Air Ambulance Victoria. He has work in frontline health since 1986 in various role including Div 1 Nursing, Advanced Life Support Paramedicine, Intensive Care Paramedicine/Flight Paramedicine, Paramedic Education locally and in Borneo, PNG, Malaysia and Vanuatu, Clinical Support, Disaster deployments both local and Overseas, Urban Search and Rescue and Remote Area/Wilderness Medicine. He has conducted over 2500 HEMS retrievals in Primary, Secondary and Search and Rescue responses. His particular interests as a direct result of these experiences include management of cognitive load and team formation in acute small team/austere/low resource environments, along with strategies to minimise clinical error to improve patient and Paramedic Safety.
This event is free for members.
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| Member fee | Free |
| Non-member fee | $39.00 |
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