Study material for EFR/EMT/Paramedic

flazio

Hi guys, been with Civil Defence for a good few years now and intend to do an EMT course next time one arises, with thoughts of maybe applying for paramedic if the opportunity arrises. I was just wondering if there are any books or websites that people would suggest I look into in my spare time away from training that would help me get that bit more knowledge and help me get good marks in any written examinations.

civdef

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Mycroft H

The PHECC cpgs are a good place to start. Have a look at the skill station assessments to get an idea of the exam.


This book is a pretty decent book, you can get them from flashpoint afaik. Its more of a EFR book rather then an EMT but gives you a good grounding and understanding

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-Medical-Responder-First-Scene/dp/0135125707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314274393&sr=8-1

I've heard this book recommended for the EMTs

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nancy-Carolines-Emergency-Care-Streets/dp/0763775398/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1314274495&sr=8-6

I'm not entirely sure what textbook is recommended for the paramedics in this country, perhaps some of the paramedics here could show us a couple

TylerIE

BX 19 wrote: »

The PHECC cpgs are a good place to start. Have a look at the skill station assessments to get an idea of the exam.


This book is a pretty decent book, you can get them from flashpoint afaik. Its more of a EFR book rather then an EMT but gives you a good grounding and understanding

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-Medical-Responder-First-Scene/dp/0135125707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314274393&sr=8-1

I've heard this book recommended for the EMTs

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nancy-Carolines-Emergency-Care-Streets/dp/0763775398/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1314274495&sr=8-6

I'm not entirely sure what textbook is recommended for the paramedics in this country, perhaps some of the paramedics here could show us a couple

The Nancy Caroline Book would be a good one to get you started for Paramedic level, but would cover the EMT stuff too.


For EMT Level I think the best textbook is the Brady "Emergency Care" book. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-Care-Daniel-Limmer-EMT-P/dp/013500523X/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_6
This book gives excellent theory, easy to understand, good case studies at the end (with thought provoking questions) and overall was actually enjoyable to read.

The Bledsoe books - five in the series - - would be a good for advanced interventions. Bryan Bledsoe himself does recommend the five books instead of just the one "Essentials of Emergency Care", as it gives you the full depth of knowledge. He is of the school that feels you should know everything behind what your doing, and only wrote the "essentials of" book at the absolute insistence of his publisher. They also come with excellent workbooks (optional extra purchase)

This is the first book in the series


The Ross & Wilson Anatomy & Physiology book had been used by some of the very first EMT-A (now AP) students.

The Chapleau Emergency Medical Technician Book would have old (2005) CPR guidelines but has a great skills demonstration DVD included.

The other thread recommends the AAOS book and companion website. Personally I dont like their textbooks, I find them a bit less easy to digest and apply.

I say the above as an owner and user of EMT textbook there is - Mosby, Nancy Carolines, Brady, Bledsoe, AAOS, Chapleau and most of the EFR/ECA textbooks. TBH getting a First Responder book, especially if planning to progress, is just a waste of money as if you study the EMT or above book and just work to what your thought in your course its much better, as you get a bigger picture and more knowledge and have an understanding of what the higher levels of training are at. Indeed many US training sites give EFR students the EMT textbook for the added information included, and obviously the cost savings if people are subsequently doing the EMT they have the text.


Websites perhaps www.emsworld.com is one I'd recommend. They have up some great case studies and you get to keep your finger on the pulse of whats happening.

The Journal of Emergency Medical Services - JEMS - also offers a digital subscription for only $20 a year. If you read it, it literally is a GEM, and gives you access to information and research that allow you to really offer your patients the best possible care.