Overview
This classic book has successfully trained First Responder students for over 28 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel seeking clear and easy-to-read First Responder-level training. The 8th edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style. For fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel.Written in easy-to-understand language with many examples and illustrations, this book provides a patient assessment-based approach to individual and team first responder-level care and includes detailed emergency care procedures, skill steps and application methods. A free CD-ROM containing a glossary, Spanish glossary, games and puzzles for each chapter of the text, and a patient assessment video clip is included. A free companion Website includes an online study guide that offers students immediate feedback as well as links to other EMS-related sites.
Synopsis
This classic book has successfully trained First Responder students for over 28 years. It is the ideal resource for fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel seeking clear and easy-to-read First Responder-level training. The 8th edition provides solid and thorough coverage of the First Responder National Standard Curriculum and retains features that both students and instructors have relied upon for years, including flow-of-care diagrams and a clear, straightforward reading style. For fire service, law enforcement, military, civil, industrial, and emergency personnel.
Booknews
A training text that meets the US Department of Transportation's National Standard First Responder Curriculum for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil, and industrial personnel. Previously published from 1982 to 1996. Includes new information on the well-being of the First Responder, a new chapter on legal and ethical issues, new end-of-chapter features, and a CD-ROM with checklists and self-tests. The glossary indicates the pronunciation for all but common English words. A student workbook, instructor's manual, and custom test are also available. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.