Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach - Softcover

Willis, Sam; Dalrymple, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118486277 ISBN 13: 9781118486276

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015

Synopsis

An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the must-have information that students need about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support paramedic students throughout their course.

About this title

About the Author

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Sam Willis is Lecturer in Paramedic Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Sydney, Australia.

Roger Dalrymple is Principal Lecturer for the Professional Education and Leadership Programmes at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.

From the Back Cover

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
A Systems Approach

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice is an accessible, comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the subject of pre-hospital, emergency and paramedic science, providing the essentials that every aspiring student paramedic and newly qualified paramedic needs to know.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice presents you with 'must-have' information about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. Divided into two sections, the first explores the theory of the subject, with chapters on professionalism, research methods, human factors, and sociological and legal/ethical perspectives. The second section allows you to apply these theories to practice, with a range of practical skills-focused chapters on assessment, paediatric care, mental health and capacity, medical emergencies, obstetrics, trauma and emergencies. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire course.

KEY FEATURES:

• Brings together theoretical and clinical topics in one user-friendly book
• Every chapter begins with a case study to provide clinical relevance
• Practice insight boxes throughout give inside information on a topic
• Full of colourful photographs, illustrations and tables
• End-of-chapter activities help you test yourself after each chapter
• Contributions from a range of multidisciplinary authors and editors all highly experienced and established in their field

From the Inside Flap

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
A Systems Approach

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice is an accessible, comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the subject of pre-hospital, emergency and paramedic science, providing the essentials that every aspiring student paramedic and newly qualified paramedic needs to know.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice presents you with 'must-have' information about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. Divided into two sections, the first explores the theory of the subject, with chapters on professionalism, research methods, human factors, and sociological and legal/ethical perspectives. The second section allows you to apply these theories to practice, with a range of practical skills-focused chapters on assessment, paediatric care, mental health and capacity, medical emergencies, obstetrics, trauma and emergencies. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire course.

KEY FEATURES:

• Brings together theoretical and clinical topics in one user-friendly book
• Every chapter begins with a case study to provide clinical relevance
• Practice insight boxes throughout give inside information on a topic
• Full of colourful photographs, illustrations and tables
• End-of-chapter activities help you test yourself after each chapter
• Contributions from a range of multidisciplinary authors and editors all highly experienced and established in their field

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118486277
• ISBN 13: 9781118486276
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 488