Student Spotlight

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What It Means to Be Selected as a Student Spotlight

Being selected as the Student Spotlight in an SOE lab is a recognition of more than just clinical skill. It's a reflection of professionalism, dedication, and leadership in a high-pressure learning environment.

It means they have consistently demonstrated mastery of hands-on skills, a commitment to learning, and a strong understanding of protocols and procedures. They come prepared, stay engaged, and take every opportunity to improve not only themselves but also their peers by offering support and fostering a positive team dynamic.

As a Student Spotlight, they have shown composure under pressure, a willingness to receive and apply feedback, and the ability to think critically in simulated emergency situations. Their conduct reflects the values of a future paramedic: compassionate, capable, and committed to excellence. This recognition highlights their growth and sets the standard for what it means to be a confident, competent entry-level clinician.

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Daphne Guillot

SOE Forest

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Daphne showed the most improvement and leadership skills that lead the whole class to excel and succeed.
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Chase Gillum

SOE Berryhill

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Chase is a great student and very knowledgable. He listened and didn't talk out of turn. Always had the correct answers. Very good attitude even though he already has his EMT.
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Cooper Bristor

SOE Alva

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Mr. Cooper performed well this week. During his 1 on 1 he expressed he was feeling nervous about the upcoming live week and struggling to find the confidence in becoming a Paramedic due to him not feeling like he knew much. His performance during live was completely opposite. He was extremely knowledgeable when prompted to answer questions. He even performed well when even when his scenarios were extremely complicated. He was always willing to jump in and help if needed. Nothing but great things to say about Mr. Bristor. I'm privileged to have him as a student.
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Jacob Morgan

SOE East Baton Rouge

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Jacob was always ready to engage in the training. He is a 68W combat medic. HIs knowledge level was great and he was prepared enough and ready to help struggling students when needed. His overall personality and willingness to engage in the training and gain more knowledge will make him a good paramedic in the future.
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Kimberly cortese

SOE Tampa Bay

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Kimberly has been a great student and I've been lucky to get to be her primary for EMT. She has such a great attitude, and a calm and kind demeanor. I think patients will absolutely be safe in her care. She also has a lot of great leadership qualities.
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Ryan Hillerud

SOE South Dakota

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Ryan consistently demonstrated a strong willingness to learn and an admirable level of engagement in both classroom and practical settings. He actively sought clarification when needed, welcomed feedback, and shows clear improvement through the thoughtful application of that feedback in subsequent scenarios. His growth mindset is evident in the way he approached new skills and refined existing ones. Teamwork is one of his standout strengths. He collaborated effectively with peers, communicates clearly, and supports team dynamics in a way that enhances overall group performance. Whether taking initiative or stepping back to assist others, he contributed to a positive, efficient learning environment. Overall, this student displays professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—qualities that will serve him well in the EMS field.
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Vanessa Moran

SOE Tampa Bay

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Vanessa is a great student. She walked into her practice test out very confident and she did very well. She is great in class. Lots of leadership qualities. She is just great!
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Deanna Hunt Parson

SOE Tampa Bay

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Deanna is a great student. I am her primary and get to be with that class in lab or not. She is fearless. She is resilient. She gives her best effort every day. I believe she will make an outstanding EMT in the very near future.
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Ian Cleek

SOE Midland

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Ian has a thirst for knowledge since the first live week meeting, and continues to strive to better himself. If he did not know the answer he sought out any means necessary to learn it. With his schooling, in person education, and continued researching information himself, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge above most paramedic students and some working paramedics. Ian will make an exceptional patient care provider and hopefully will continue his education to go further.
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Jacob Causey

SOE East Baton Rouge

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Jacob was the one that stayed calm under pressure during the tough scenarios, bringing order to the "chaos".
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Luke Delaney

SOE Tampa Bay

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Luke is a great student in lab and in my class. He speaks up when a question is asked. He is one of the first to volunteer. He has a lot of leadership qualities. He seems to really understand the content, but also gives space for others to jump in. He will soon be an exceptional EMT.
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Tappen Gray

SOE El Paso

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Tappen has shown great improvement throughout the whole class. During live week he showed great confidence!
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Charles Smith

SOE Jackson

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Mr. Charles was an excellent student. He was always receptive of feedback. Was always conducted himself in a very professional manner and willing to help where it was needed.
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Madaline Heim

SOE Paramount

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Madaline went above and beyond this week. She came to lab fully prepared and ready to perform. She did her scenarios to near perfection, while also pushing the other members of her group to do well. She led by example and was very helpful in pushing her group mates to be successful as well.
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Chad Ragland

SOE Jacksonville

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This student is very engaged and attentive. Did very well on his BLS test missing only one question.
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Nina Manser

SOE Tampa Bay

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Nina comes in with such a great attitude. She has a lot of leadership qualities. She really tries her best in lab, and I'm her primary and she puts in great effort to do her best at all times. She will be an amazing EMT and go well past that in the near future.
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Brody Davis

SOE Chickasha

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Brody was ver friendly and eager to learn. He was always positive and engaged throughout the live week!
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Jamesha Britton

SOE Tyler (HQ)

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Jamesha is a bright young lady, who will make a great provider. She is nervous and trying to find her footing, but would not give up. She never gave up and she kept trying to get better.
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Julia Ryan

Camsen

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She took the initiation by helping peers when instructor was helping other individuals, while keeping her peers on track.
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Luzy Flipse

SOE TEMSA

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Luzy consistently demonstrated strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and composure throughout training. They performed especially well in the areas of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), prehospital trauma management (PHTLS), and medical resuscitation, showing a solid understanding of pathophysiology, treatment priorities, and team-based patient care. They communicated effectively, adapted well to dynamic patient scenarios, and showed initiative in both leadership and critical thinking. Overall, they have demonstrated the knowledge, work ethic, and clinical potential expected of a successful paramedic
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Mary Margaret Castro

SOE Guthrie

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Maggie and Caroline stayed after class to help out cleaning up. Both were also more than helpful to their classmates all week
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Our School of EMS Students in Action

This gallery highlights our students actively engaged in EMS training across our various live lab education, clinical and field externship sites. From mastering patient assessments to assisting with critical care interventions, School of EMS students are immersed in the realities of modern emergency medicine every step of the way.

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At the School of EMS, we don’t just train future paramedics, we prepare EMTs, AEMTs, EMRs and paramedics to thrive in real-world emergency situations. Our students gain hands-on experience in clinical environments, ambulance ride-alongs, and high-pressure field scenarios where classroom knowledge transforms into life-saving action. Through a combination of advanced EMS education, real-time clinical exposure, and mentorship from experienced professionals, our EMT, AEMT, EMR and paramedic students graduate confident, capable, and ready to serve their communities. These moments captured in action represent more than training - they reflect the dedication, resilience, and purpose that define the next generation of first responders.

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