The Paramedic Companion: A Case-based Worktext

The Paramedic Manual is not a traditional workbook in that it goes beyond the simple “review and test” approach of most workbooks. Instead, this manual supports the students’ exploration of the art and science of prehospital medicine by providing a rich palette of learning tools, images, and even video to better explain concepts and techniques. The Paramedic Manual speaks clearly and directly to the paramedic student. The material in each chapter revolves around “Need To Know” (NTK) objectives; those that the authors of both the Textbook and Manual felt were absolutely necessary for the paramedic student to master before moving on to the next section or chapter. All features in the Manual were designed to ensure that learners can successfully master these NTK objectives. Multimedia tools on the accompanying DVD create an educational space that is rich with information.

Will Chapleau EMT-P-RN TNS is the Manager of the Advanced Trauma Life Support program for the American College of Surgeons. He has been a Paramedic for over 30 years, a Trauma Nurse Specialist for 18 years and an EMS Educator for over 20 years. He has worked in the field as a paramedic/firefighter with over 13 years fire service experience including 6 years as Chief of Chicago Heights Fire Department. His nursing experience includes Trauma, Emergency Services and Intensive Care service. He has also coordinated college and hospital Basic and advanced Primary and secondary educational programs. He serves on the board of directors of the national Association of EMTs and has been the Chairman of the PreHospital Trauma Life Support Division since 1996. He also serves on the board of Directors of the National Association of EMS Educators and the Society of Trauma Nurses. He has also served as the Administrative Division Chair of The National Association of EMS Physicians. He has published several texts and numerous articles on EMS and Emergency Services and has lectured all over the world.

Arthur Hsieh, MA, NREMT-P is the Education Director and Chief Operating Officer for the San Francisco Paramedic Association. He has been involved in EMS since 1982, and has worked as an EMT and Paramedic in both rural and urban environments. An educator since 1987 with a Master’s degree in education, Art has been a chief training officer for a metropolitan fire department, a paramedic program director, and has trained both new providers and experienced medical professionals in the finer points of emergency medical care. He is a past president of the National Association of EMS Educators, and has presented at conferences and workshops nationwide.