This study guide includes: practice test questions with detailed answer explanations, tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance, a complete review of all EMT test sections, medical and legal, and ethical issues, Airway information, cardiology trauma medical emergencies, obstetrics, and pediatrics geriatrics operations.
This guide is designed to help you prepare for the exam. It includes complete coverage of the topics tested, and helps you test your strengths and weaknesses.
A Spotify playlist from the New York Presbyterian Hospital. These songs are all 100 BPM (beats per minute) - the right beat to perform CPR.
Selected Reference Books- Electronic Books
Emt Emergency Medical Technician by Christopher CoughlinREA's EMT Crash Course® Everything you need for the exam - in a fast review format! REA's EMT Crash Course® is the only book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Emergency Medical Technician who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam. Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know Written by an EMS Program Director and NREMT paramedic with 30 years of experience, EMT Crash Course® relies on the author's careful analysis of the exam's content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway, ventilation, oxygenation, trauma, cardiology, medical, and EMS operations and is packed with practice questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Also included are tips and insights on résumé building, information on finding additional training opportunities, and more. Expert Test-taking Strategies Our experienced EMT author explains the structure of the NREMT Certification Exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam. Must-know Key Terms Knowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your test score. That's why we cover more than 400 EMT terms you need to know before you take your exam. Full-length Online Practice Exam The book comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness. No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA's EMT Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score! About the Author Dr. Christopher Coughlin is the EMS Program Director for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Coughlin has been an NREMT paramedic since 1991 and was one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States. Dr. Coughlin earned his AAS in Advanced Emergency Medical Technology from Glendale Community College; his B.A. in Adult Education from Ottawa University, Phoenix, Arizona; his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, and his Ph.D. in Professional Studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The book contains 400 must-study questions that cover all the test categories on the EMT exam. The flashcard book is the perfect refresher and offers a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions while pinpointing strengths and weaknesses.
Medical Technicians: A Practical Career Guide by Kezia EndsleyWelcome to the medical technician field! If you are interested in a career as a medical technician, you've come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Medical Technicians: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in this field book covers the following medical technician careers. Cardiovascular Technologists (ECG or EKG Technicians) Nuclear Medicine Technologists Phlebotomy Technicians Laboratory Technicians Surgical Technologists Radiologic Technologists (x-ray, MRI, and CT Technicians)
The book explores the ethical reasoning we can use to approach medical ethics, introducing the most important 'tools' of ethical reasoning, and discussing how argument, thought experiments, and intuition can be combined in the consideration of medical ethics.
Health Care Law and Ethics in a Nutshell by Mark Hall; David OrentlicherPublic policy responses to escalating medical costs and constrained access pose fundamental challenges to health care law. Profound medical advances also generate many ethical dilemmas. This authoritative discussion considers how law and ethics respond to these driving social, economic, and political forces of innovation, crisis and reform. Topics include health insurance reform, health care finance and delivery structures, treatment relationships, facility and insurance regulation, corporate and tax law, refusal of life support, organ donation, and reproductive technologies.
Call Number: 344.7303
ISBN: 9781684676422
Publication Date: 2020-02-24
Medical Terminology Made Simple by John TempleYour handy guide to understanding medical and healthcare terms When it comes to communicating with your doctor, mastering healthcare terminology you might hear from them is essential. Knowing what these words mean can help you ask the right questions and better understand your body, medical conditions, and any health guidance you receive. This medical reference book makes it easier to get familiar with common medical terms, so you feel more confident navigating your own care. Practical vocabulary--This mini medical dictionary focuses only on the most common and useful terminology so it's small enough to carry with you and easy to find the information you need. Break down each word--Did you know that hypotension means low blood pressure and hypertension means high blood pressure? Learn the anatomy of different medical terms so you can understand how they relate to each other. Feel prepared--Know the right words to use when you understand how doctors think and how to talk to them when. Learn the language of medicine with Medical Terminology Made Simple.
This textbook features full-colour illustrations and a conversational writing style. The textbook focuses on concepts rather than descriptions to help you understand the information.
This book is ideal for use within courses designed to certify individuals in first aid and fulfill workplace training requirements. This manual includes: current information on injuries and illnesses, and core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. Skill drills offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.
This book is an easy to understand approach to many of the respiratory functions nursing is expected to be cross trained in. This book also contains all of the material in "Mechanical Ventilation Made Easy".