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9780071769297

Paramedic Survival Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071769297

  • ISBN10:

    0071769293

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-04-06
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

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Summary

The book every paramedic needs to enhance their career and job performance Paramedic Survival Guideoffers both novice and experienced paramedics a unique blend of case studies, testimonials, and advice from veterans to help them succeed on their jobs and advance their career. The book also offers advice on how to pick the correct EMT job, the recruitment and interview process, and various career paths and options open to paramedics. Valuable features include "Taking it to the Street" boxes detailing must-know on-the-job information.

Table of Contents

1. History of the EMS Profession (what is EMS?)
2. Your Role in the Health Care System as an EMS
provider (different levels of EMT, EMT vs MD, nurse,etc)
3. Graduation and Credentialing (now you?re anEMT!)
4. Career Opportunities (different jobs in EMS ?military, life-flight, private sector, rural vs urban jobsettings, etc)
5. Getting the Job You Want (interviewing, careerplanning, etc)
6. Taking the Classroom to the Streets (what is itreally like on the job?)
7. Patient Safety ? tips from seasoned EMT?s
8. EMT Culture (tight-knit community, fast paced job,etc)
9. One Year Anniversary (feeling comfortable in yourrole, CME requirements, taking care of yourself - notjust patients - so that you don?t get burned out)
10. What Next? Paths in your Career as an EMT(educator, MD, etc)
Appendices: Websites, Meetings, Certifying Bodies,Associations, Specialties, CME info, state-by-stateregulations

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