Paramedic survival guide

The book every paramedic needs to enhance their career and job performance Paramedic Survival Guide offers 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.

"Contents" -- "Contributors" -- "Reviewers" -- "Preface" -- "Acknowledgments" -- "EMT Oath" -- "Code of Ethics" -- "Introduction" -- "Chapter 1 Evolution of the Emergency Medical Services and the Making of â#x80;#x9C;Paramedicineâ#x80;#x9D;" -- "Chapter 2 Your Role in the Healthcare System as an EMS Provider" -- "Chapter 3 Career Opportunities in EMS: Now Youâ#x80;#x99;re a Paramedic!" -- "Chapter 4 Getting the Job You Want" -- "Chapter 5 Taking the Classroom to the Streets!" -- "Chapter 6 Patient Safety" -- "Chapter 7 Scene Safety" -- "Chapter 8 A Day in the Life of a Paramedic" -- "Chapter 9 One-Year Anniversary" -- "Chapter 10 Whatâ#x80;#x99;s Next for Paramedics?" -- "Appendix A. State EMS Agencies" -- "Appendix B. Federally Sponsored EMS Programs and Federal Agencies" -- "Appendix C. EMS Associations" -- "Appendix D. Resources Related to EMS" -- "Appendix E. Mental Health and Treatment Programs" -- "References" -- "Index" -- "A" -- "B" -- "C" -- "D" -- "E" -- "F" -- "G" -- "H" -- "I" -- "J" -- "K" -- "L" -- "M" -- "N" -- "O" -- "P" -- "Q" -- "R" -- "S" -- "T" -- "U" -- "V."