In this essential pre-clinical briefing, veteran educator and field provider Shaun Pitts breaks down the mindset, expectations, and professional habits every EMT student needs before stepping onto an ambulance or walking into a clinical site. This episode is designed to be listened to before your first ride-along and revisited before every shift throughout your training. 

Shaun lays out the concept of your Clinical Compass—the internal framework that keeps you oriented when the real world gets loud, messy, and unpredictable. Students will learn how to prepare mentally and practically for ride-time, how to work with crews and FTOs, how to approach patients with confidence and humility, and how to make the most of every call, even the quiet ones. 

Perfect for:
 • EMT students heading into clinicals or first ride-time
 • FTOs who want a consistent, high-quality onboarding message
 • Agencies looking to set clear expectations for student behavior, professionalism, and safety 

Whether you’re gearing up for your very first call or building strong foundations for a career in EMS, this episode gives you the tools to show up prepared, present, and ride-time ready. 

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