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Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual
Bridging the Gap to the National EMS Education Standards

Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Catherine A. Parvensky Barwell, MEd, RN, PHRN, EMT-IT, President, Emergency Training Associates, West Cheater, Pennsylvania, Adjunct Faculty, Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania
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  • ISBN-13: 9781449609153
  • Paperback    408 pages      © 2013
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Overview

The ideal resource for states needing to transition practicing EMT-Basics to the new EMT level, Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual bridges the gap between the knowledge and skills based on the 1994 National Standard Curriculum and those in the 2009 National EMS Education Standards.

Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual offers focused discussions on critical knowledge areas and new skills. Each chapter opens with a summary of what EMTs should already know about the topic as well as a brief overview of the content that is new or addressed in greater depth in the National EMS Education Standards. Case studies at the end of each chapter help students test their critical-thinking skills and gauge comprehension.

This concise program can be used for continuing education or bridge courses to the National EMS Education Standards.

ShowKey Features

  • Chapter Opening feature: A boxed feature begins each chapter that includes the EMS Education Standard competency statement(s) pertaining to the chapter and a brief discussion of the topics that are a review to the EMT and new to the EMT.
  • Transition Tips: Tips that emphasize the new EMS Education Standards, highlight safety concerns, and provide helpful advice.
  • Vocabulary: Vocabulary terms are italicized and defined within the chapter and also appear in a box on the same page the term is presented.
  • Skill Drills: Skill Drills are used to present procedures that are new to the EMT.
  • End-of-Chapter features:
    • Ready for Review: Provides a brief overview of topics covered in the chapter.
    • Case Study: A brief case study that concludes with 5 critical thinking questions.
       

 

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ShowTable of Contents

Chapter  1  Preparatory
Chapter  2  Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
Chapter  3  Therapeutic Communication
Chapter  5  Patient Assessment
Chapter  6  Airway Management and Oxygenation
Chapter  7  Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter  8  Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter  9  Neurologic Emergencies
Chapter  10  Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Emergencies
Chapter  11  Endocrine Emergencies
Chapter  12  Hematologic Emergencies
Chapter  13  Infectious Diseases
Chapter  14  Toxicology
Chapter  15  Psychiatric Emergencies
Chapter  16  Gynecologic Emergencies
Chapter  17  Shock and BLS Resuscitation
Chapter  18  Trauma
Chapter  19  Special Populations
Chapter  20  EMS Operations
Chapter  21  Medical Terminology
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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Catherine A. Parvensky Barwell, MEd, RN, PHRN, EMT-IT-President, Emergency Training Associates, West Cheater, Pennsylvania, Adjunct Faculty, Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania

Catherine Parvensky Barwell has more than 25 years experience as a prehospital provider, educator and author. She served as Deputy Director of Training for Chester County Department of Emergency Services for many years as well as Program Director for Hahnemann University’s M.S. in Healthcare Education Technology program. She is currently President of Emergency Training Associates in West Chester, PA, a company she founded in 1991, teaching First Responders, EMTs, and ALS providers in a variety of EMS training programs. 
 
Ms. Barwell obtained her R.N. diploma from Brandywine School of Nursing, B.S. in EMS Administration from Hahnemann University, and M.Ed. in Instructional Systems, Training Design and Development from Penn State University. She is certified in the Commonwealth of PA as a Prehospital Nurse (the equivalent of a nurse paramedic) and as an EMT Instructor Trainer.
 
In addition to Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual, Ms. Barwell has authored or contributed to over 30 EMT and paramedic textbooks and ancillary products. She also authored Teaching EMS and The Adventures of Tommi Lance children’s series.

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    • show overview$202.95 Add to Cart

      Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM

      ISBN-13: 9781449650186

      The resources on the Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM include:

      • PowerPoint Presentation Slides
      • Skill Drill PowerPoint Presentation Slides
      • Lecture Outlines
      • Image Bank
      • Skill Sheets
    • show overview$30.95 Add to Cart

      Navigate Course Manager for the EMT Transition Manual

      ISBN-13: 9781449665852

      Navigate Course Manager is your complete online classroom. It is a learning management system that seamlessly combines authoritative content and robust reporting tools that enable instructors to track real-time student progress and view results in the grade book.

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