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Paramedic survival guide / 6 6 Peter A. DiPrima, Jr. - - - xviii, 150 pages : illustrations 23 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .



Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evolution of the emergency medical services and the making of paramedicine -- Your role in the health care system as an EMS provider -- Career opportunities in EMS : now you're a paramedic -- Getting the job you want -- Taking the classroom to the streets! -- Patient safety -- Scene safety -- A day in the life of a paramedic -- One-year anniversary -- What's next for paramedics? -- State EMS agencies -- Federally sponsored EMS programs and federal agencies -- EMS associations -- Resources related to EMS -- Mental health and treatment programs.

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Provides career advice for those interested in a career as a paramedic, and includes case studies, testimonials, and advice from veterans that relate the recruitment and interview process, and various career paths and options open to paramedics.

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