Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care

The third edition of Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care offers a refreshing yet comprehensive perspective on Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education for learners, and offers a successful transition to the new National EMS Education Standards for EMT. A critical-thinking learning approach, with interrupted case studies introducing and concluding each topic, presents material in a practical manner. The book challenges learners to think critically, so you will be prepared to make smart decisions under pressure. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom. The book and supplements offer a rich learning solution for new EMTs of any background, and give learners and instructors what it takes to make it on the streets!

Richard Beebe, MS, BSN, NREMT-P is the program director for Bassett Health Care's Center for Rural Emergency Medical Services Education in Cooperstown, New York. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Cobleskill, New York. Richard Beebe is also a practicing field Paramedic with the Guilderland Police Department, since 1988. Richard Beebe has a Masters degree in education, is a registered Nurse and a nationally registered Paramedic. Richard Beebe has been an EMS educator for over two decades and is a chapter member of the National Association of EMS Educators. Mr. Beebe is a state and national speaker, author or editor of several textbooks, and has been recently working in a leadership role on the committee for the National EMS Education Standards of the National Association of EMS Educators.

Julie (Jules) K. Scadden has been involved in Emergency Medical Services for 19 years. Currently a Paramedic and CQI/Data Coordinator with Sac County Ambulance Service in Northwest Iowa, she is also adjunct faculty for Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, as well as at Iowa Central Community College in For Dodge, IA. Ms. Scadden also instructs and presents at local and national conferences, and serves on several advisory boards and committees. Ms. Scadden co-authored Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care, 3rd Edition (Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2009).

Deborah Funk M.D., FACEP is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York where she has been involved in EMS education and medical direction for more than a decade. Having completed an EMS Fellowship, Dr. Funk is a Medical Director for Life Net of New York and is involved in advancing EMS statewide.