Mosby's EMT Basic Textbook

This straightforward EMT-Basic textbook follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic closer than any other textbook. The long-awaited 2nd edition includes four new chapters, as well as supplemental information requested by instructors. The clear, easy-to-read writing style and visually engaging design make this text a favorite among EMT-Basic students. Plus, an all-new companion DVD, featuring all of the skill sequences contained in the textbook, is included. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. * Precisely follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic. * Prepares students for the National Registry EMT-Basic exam by providing information, assessments, and skills as exactly outlined in the curriculum. * Introduces students to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives found on in the NSC. * Features a straightforward and easy-to-read writing style - without being overly simplistic. * Uses an assessment-based treatment focus. * Includes step-by-step instructions within Techniques boxes for each skill. * An abundance of illustrations, special boxes, and engaging chapter openers make the text visually appealing for students. * Case Studies at the beginning of each chapter prepare students for the material presented. * Principle boxes illustrate the general concepts underlying the skills. * EMT Alert boxes highlight critical information for patient care and rescuer

Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, Professor and Director, Emergency Medicine Program, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Research Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Director, Office of Education and International Emergency Medicine, Center for Emergency Medicine.; Tom Platt, MEd, NREMT-P, CCEMTP, Associate Director of Education, Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburg, PA, USA; and Debra A. Lejeune, MEd, NREMT-P, Instructor, University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburg, PA, USA