The Fine Line Between Life and Death: Notes from the Field During Paramedic Week

The Üsküdar University First Aid and Emergency Club organized a meaningful conference titled "The Paramedic Profession and Notes from the Field" to draw attention to the paramedic profession, one of the most dynamic and critical units of the health sector. Held as part of the Paramedic Week events, the gathering brought together future emergency medical technicians and health professionals with the aim of raising professional awareness.

Speaking at the conference, Paramedic Yakup Baz went beyond defining the profession to share his real-life experiences from the field with students. Yakup Baz emphasized the vital importance of staying calm during emergency interventions, the ability to make quick decisions and teamwork. At the event, attended by around 80 students, it was stated that the profession is not just about technical knowledge but also requires a high level of ethical responsibility.

In the session, which detailed the challenges faced in the field and ways of coping with them, case management processes were discussed through current examples. The critical role of first aid and emergency care in the intervention period known as the "golden minutes" was explained with technical details that will contribute to students’ professional development. Participants had the chance to hear how their theoretical training is reflected in the field directly from an experienced professional.

In the interactive program, Yakup Baz sincerely answered students’ questions about their professional futures. The Q&A session, which focused on topics such as paramedics’ working conditions, stress management and the need for continuous training, greatly raised students’ awareness of the sector. The gathering enabled students to blend what they learn in the classroom with a field perspective.

At the end of the program, First Aid and Emergency Club officials thanked Paramedic Yakup Baz for his valuable insights. Organized in the spirit of Paramedic Week, the event once again showcased Üsküdar University’s practice-oriented approach to health education. The healthcare heroes of the future left the event having strengthened their commitment to the profession with these valuable notes.