For courses in EMS continuing education.
Transition Series: Topics for the Paramedic is designed to act as a transition guide between the 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and the 2009 Paramedic National EMS Education Standards. Providing a timely, topical continuing education guide, this book provides both and overview of new information found in the Education Standards and the Paramedic level and provides a source of continuing education for practicing Paramedics.
For courses in EMS continuing education.
Transition Series: Topics for the Paramedic is designed to act as a transition guide between the 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and the 2009 Paramedic National EMS Education Standards. Providing a timely, topical continuing education guide, this book provides both and overview of new information found in the Education Standards and the Paramedic level and provides a source of continuing education for practicing Paramedics.
Hallmark Features:
Timely breadth and depth of coverage can be found throughout the text.
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Current topics in advanced care are discussed and relevant issues are brought forth with regard to what’s new in EMS.
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The National Association of State EMS Officials EMT-P to Paramedic gap analysis document was consulted in each section to help identify areas of additional or differing content.
Structure and teach your course the way you want.
Learning features throughout the text help students focus on key transition topics.
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Each chapter opens with the Standard and Competency listed at the top of the page.
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Transition Highlights at the beginning of the chapter list the topics that will be covered in the chapter.
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Call outs throughout the text spotlight key information.
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Clear, informative illustrations and photos help readers grasp technical medical concepts and procedures.
Every chapter offers opportunities to apply concepts and critical thinking skills.
- Each chapter ends with Review questions and Applied essay-style questions to help readers thoroughly review and apply what they have learned.
- Clinical Decision Making scenarios at the end of the chapter help readers apply concepts and practice critical thinking skills.