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Paramedic placement


Could anyone give me any advice ?
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by Zofialolol

Could anyone give me any advice ?


On what?

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So I was at placement and not with my mentor I was just put to work with other paramedics I simply asked a question on what exactly he wants me to restock and he told me but when we were driving back for our break he must of been talking about me but I didn’t hear until we started parking up and he said something like “I know your a first year but u shouldn’t be that stupid this made me feel upset , stupid and has put my confidence down a lot . I ended up feeling so bad that I sat in the toilets crying trying to calm myself down . I don’t know if he treats every student like this or it’s just me . I know that he thought I couldn’t hear him and that why he carried on . So he could have said a lot more thing without me actually hearing . I would have appreciated it more if he talked to me and addressed the issue and helped me learn as it is my first placement . However he just talked and criticised me to the other paramedic . But I’m not sure if this is bad enough to talk to an OM about . So is there any advice on what to do when things like this happen . In my opinion I don’t feel like I asked a stupid question I just wanted to make it clear what he wanted me to restock .
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post
by Zofialolol
So I was at placement and not with my mentor I was just put to work with other paramedics I simply asked a question on what exactly he wants me to restock and he told me but when we were driving back for our break he must of been talking about me but I didn’t hear until we started parking up and he said something like “I know your a first year but u shouldn’t be that stupid this made me feel upset , stupid and has put my confidence down a lot . I ended up feeling so bad that I sat in the toilets crying trying to calm myself down . I don’t know if he treats every student like this or it’s just me . I know that he thought I couldn’t hear him and that why he carried on . So he could have said a lot more thing without me actually hearing . I would have appreciated it more if he talked to me and addressed the issue and helped me learn as it is my first placement . However he just talked and criticised me to the other paramedic . But I’m not sure if this is bad enough to talk to an OM about . So is there any advice on what to do when things like this happen . In my opinion I don’t feel like I asked a stupid question I just wanted to make it clear what he wanted me to restock .

Placements can be tough and other healthcare workers seem to forget that they were once students too and can come across as mean. As this was the first time and you didn't hear the full conversation clearly, perhaps don't report this time. However, if you are with this crew again and he criticises you without justification, then talk to your mentor or placement manager. Don't let it get you down. Remember you achieved your place on this course ahead of a lot of competition so you deserve to be there and you will do well. :smile:

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