Ebook The Student Paramedic Survival Guide Your Journey From Student To Paramedic

“This book allows readers access to the reality of student paramedic life, which is essential in considering a career as a paramedic. Highly recommended.” Kath Jennings, Section Lead for Paramedic Science programmes, School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, UK “An excellent text and invaluable resource […] A must have publication.” Aidan Ward, Professional Lead: Paramedic Programmes, University of Northampton, UK “[This book is] detailed and informative, providing a real world view of what being a student paramedic entails and incorporates good advice for every element of the journey.” Tracey Brickell, Deputy Course and Placement Lead, University of Portsmouth, UK The second edition of the bestselling The Student Paramedic Survival Guide 2e gives vital information and advice to help you succeed in your education and become a registered paramedic. The book prepares you to make the transition into your first paramedic job by following a clear and helpful 5-part structure: 1. Is this the right career for me? 2. Preparing to apply 3. Making the most of your academic study 4. Placement: preparing for it and making the most of it 5. Transition to registration To equip you with insights into what studying to be a paramedic is really like, the book is packed full of comments and case studies from students, paramedics, practice educators, academics and brand new to this edition – family members. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as you study and prepare for practice. The book also includes advice on making the most of your preferred learning style and guidance on how to look after yourself when you encounter traumatic events. Written with the help of students, practice staff and academics from a variety of higher education institutions, this guide for prospective and current student paramedics is the essential resource to support your journey through the excitement, challenges and realities of being a student paramedic on a higher education programme. Amanda Blaber is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences University of Brighton, UK, for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course, Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.

The diary of a Student Paramedic, A guide if you are keen to embark your journey as a Student Paramedic or just for fun if you have an interest in the career. Covering everything from application to interview, to packing your kit bag for shift. This book brings you stories from the student seat on the ambulance!

Are you mentally ready for the reality of making an ambulance your everyday office? Is it your hope to end every shift without second guessing your actions or inactions? Do you want to follow the crowd, or create your own professional approach with intent? Becoming a newly qualified paramedic or EMT is like a juggling act. With hands and minds full of ambition, fresh ideas, hard earned expertise and newly acquired knowledge, it can be challenging to maintain the high standards that you’re desperate to deliver. Even the best of intentions will be difficult to deploy, without recognising what's important, or why. This book is your guide to growing good habits, so that little of the bad and even less of the ugly can creep in along the way. While training and education deal with the standalone skills, minimal time remains to devote to the biggest learning curve of all. Putting everything together into one professional, compassionate and satisfying package. If you’re looking for checklists to tick, flick and forget, this is not the book for you. But if you prefer to craft an individual brand of outstanding emergency care with intent, everything you need is right here. Nothing clinical will be covered. No tips or tricks on specific techniques. It's all about attitude to the human-centered skills that will set you up for success, ready to hit the ground running. A self-development style handbook, for students at any stage of preparation for a prehospital career. - Work on ways to bring out your best, so you provide nothing less than you would expect for your loved ones. - Think through the things that may prove inwardly challenging, before they arise in reality. - Fine tune your focus and create proactive plans to avoid unnecessary incidents or unwanted events. - Design a mindset that matches your moral compass, and satisfies those who depend on your dedication. Through its friendly, conversational and easy to follow format, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic Student Handbook puts you firmly in the driving seat of your own destiny toward the job of your dreams. As an author with over a decade of experience in paramedic practice, precepting and teaching, Tammie Bullard is passionate about supporting newcomers, on their path toward prehospital care. This handbook is designed to give every reader the insight and incentive to bring out their best in every aspect of EMS. Book #1 in the GBU Paramedic series, written by a paramedic, specifically for prehospital care providers at every level.

The book every paramedic needs to enhance their career and job performance Paramedic Survival Guide offers both novice and experienced paramedics a unique blend of case studies, testimonials, and advice from veterans to help them succeed on their jobs and advance their career. The book also offers advice on how to pick the correct EMT job, the recruitment and interview process, and various career paths and options open to paramedics. Valuable features include "Taking it to the Street" boxes detailing must-know on-the-job information.

A Paramedic is typically one of the first healthcare professionals to arrive at the scene of an emergency. They work to assess patients, provide emergency care, monitor patients, take observations, administer medication and pain relief, and transport patient's to hospital if indicated. The role of a Paramedic is not easy. There is a lot of pressure to carry on a single pair of shoulders. Now this book is a short book that I've written from my point of view so far on my journey as a Student Paramedic. It highlights both the ups and downs of the course I've experienced so far and my progression. I've just completed my second-year as a Student Paramedic and am soon to start my third year which I am nervous but excited about! This book works to try and provide a truthful insight into this career path and the obstacles I've personally faced along the way. I am also a Muslim hijabi girl and in the book I discuss struggles I've faced and how I've responded to them! My aim as an individual part of the BAME community and someone who is passionate about mental health, is to showcase the different possibilities faced in the role and how mental health can become a component of this. The book is very centred around mental health and not giving up, and discusses a few cases that I've attended to. It highlights the importance of identifying and overcoming obstacles and weakness, and how to counteract them. It emphasises the need for strong communication, empathy, good decision making skills, resilience and determination. It shows that even through struggles and feelings of uncertainty, anything is possible!

"A great book written by a truly medical family ... This book will prove invaluable to the student paramedic and a great aid to the practicing paramedic ... The case studies are thought provoking and give an opportunity for students to learn about situations they will encounter during their careers and experienced paramedics and practitioners the opportunity to reflect on similar cases and question their practice ... I would highly recommend this book." Paul Bates (Paramedic), Higher Education Programme Manager, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, UK "Individuals new to pre-hospital care will find this text well structured and clear. The informative introduction and subsequent case studies are written in an easy to read question and answer style. These provide a starting point for the reader to undertake further focused reading and investigation. A helpful text for students who are new to caring for patients, in the pre-hospital environment." Amanda Blaber, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, UK "This book presents a series of medical vignettes of varying complexity. It discusses the differential diagnosis and clinical care, offering important background knowledge to assist the Paramedic in following the best clinical pathway. Fellows and Fellows provide the vital link between the classroom and reality, removing the mysticism from the complex and ever changing world of pre-hospital care" Dr David Zideman, Clinical Lead – Emergency Medical Care, London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games "This is a great introductory text … The language is easy to read and does not use over complicated medical jargon, which can be off putting for novice students (and experienced ambulance personnel alike!) whilst introducing the reader to ‘ambulance language’. The comprehensive glossary is an unexpected find and a fabulous revision tool, explaining many difficult medical concepts and conditions." Emma Redwood, State Registered Paramedic, University of Northampton, UK "Until now there have been very few books that outline the importance of all stages of the care received by a patient. This book fills that gap without overwhelming those new to the paramedic profession. In addition it works well as a supplementary book for anyone working in the pre-hospital field to remind them the importance of seeking a differential diagnosis and not jumping to any conclusions ... A good book for paramedic students to read and enjoy." Ruth Lambert, Student Paramedic, University of Northampton, UK This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student paramedics prepare to deal with 25 of the most commonly seen pre-hospital care scenarios, as well as to revise for practical exams. Part of a new Case Book series, the book starts with a description of the patient history and examination, then challenges you to spot important signs, determine a likely diagnosis and make important management decisions. This technique helps to cement prior knowledge and teach both scientific and practical knowledge, both vital for today’s paramedic. By looking at the journey of the patient and paramedic, the authors provide a more complete understanding of the care pathway, helping you to be aware of signs of severe illness and develop safe practice. In addition, the book: Encourages you to develop knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and out of hospital emergency treatment plans to point of handover at definitive care Covers a wide range of scenarios, from everyday situations to more complex Contains practical cases, checklists, clinical tools, key information boxes and clear answers to clinical questions The book is written by a unique father and daughter author team, with the complementary perspectives of a paramedic educator and a student.

This book was designed to be used by both the paramedic intern and paramedic preceptor to help with consistency when it comes to patient assessments and running calls as a student. Think condensed-down paramedic book filled with important details. Reviewing this book as a student allows the student to become consistent and gives them clear, concise goals toward becoming a great paramedic. This book is not geared toward any one specific county, and it is still recommended that you all follow local protocols, guidelines, policies, and procedures. At the young age of twenty years old, I completed my paramedic internship with Mark Poyer at the San Francisco Fire Department. I noticed that my patient assessments became stronger and had better flow when I started to use this book. It is quick and easy to refer to while riding in the back of a moving ambulance. This book is great for anyone who is interested in improving their patient assessments, differential diagnosis, and skills. This is a must read for paramedic interns. Even for someone who is interested in a career in EMS to a seasoned paramedic, I highly recommend this book. Using this book will make you more confident and help you with remembering important questions to ask patients while you are under pressure and exposed to stress on calls. Thank you, Mark, for setting me up for success in my career and giving me a good experience. I am a successful paramedic today because of you. (Ryan W. Bockholt) There's always so much to think about during your internship, especially when you are running your first call. During my first briefing with my preceptor, I was set to run our very first call to see what level my assessments were at. I was extremely nervous; mostly because I wanted to do right by my patient and because I wanted to impress my preceptor. I was rusty with the type of questions I would ask during specific calls, but then I was introduced to this guidebook. It is the most creative and helpful thing I have read since paramedic school. I had it with me everywhere I went, even when I wasn't interning. I love how easy it is to read. Even at a moment's notice, I could quickly refer to it on the way to calls. Slowly but surely, my questioning started to become more on point and made me feel more confident in my assessments and differentials. To this day, I still carry it on me and review it before and after calls. I am now a full-time paramedic. Thanks, Mark! (Douglas Diaz) Mark Poyer's The Paramedic Internship Guidebook is a must have for any paramedic student! It will help you with all aspects of your assessment, working diagnoses, and field impressions. The most helpful section for me was the common home medications guide. I keep my guidebook with me wherever I go, and you should too! (Brian Gordon) " The Paramedic Internship Guidebook" by Mark Poyer is an excellent tool for paramedic students during their field internship, capstone evaluation and as review source for the NREMT cognitive exam. It provides a concise breakdown of the minimal entry level competencies for paramedic learners and can be a wonderful tool for establishing mutual expectations between the student and their preceptor. Kenneth Reed, BS, NR-Paramedic Paramedic Instructor EMT/AEMT Program Director Northeast State Community College As a 40-year paramedic provider/EMS educator I highly recommend this field guide for all entry level practitioners, as well as seasoned experienced providers. A great resource for those preparing for their field clinical evaluation or studying for NREMT examinations. This guide is a must for rapid and accurate assessments. Robert Young Retired FIRE/EMS Educator

As paramedicine shifts to an all-graduate profession in the UK, this new title is designed specifically to support students to meet the rigorous academic requirements of becoming a paramedic. Study skills has a direct and forthright approach, and covers everything students need to succeed in academia, from academic writing to referencing, essays and presentations, exams and reflective practice. Its interesting case studies are ideally suited to students of this hands-on profession. Written by paramedics for paramedics, this book will help students of all academic levels quickly find their feet and excel on their journey toward working in an ambulance or healthcare setting. Written by experienced paramedicine lecturers and tailored to the academic requirements of students Conforms to Universal Design for Learning, making the text accessible for everyone Written simply and without waffle, ideal for practically-minded students Healthcare examples throughout put learning into context

The Street Medic's Survival Guide has been written by an experienced frontline paramedic to fill a void that exists for everyone embarking on the journey into the profession. Even if you are just thinking about becoming a paramedic, this book will take you through the realities of the job - the stuff they don't tell you in training school or university. Written with humour and common sense by the author of 'A Paramedic's Diary - Life and Death on the Streets', the book will open your eyes before you embark on the long, arduous training programme that is standard for paramedics-to-be. Everything you need to know about 'out there' is in here, including: The recruitment and training process Salary and work conditions How to use the radio properly without making a fool of yourself How to wear uniform properly, including how to iron it! Call types and how to handle stress With illustrations and real-life examples throughout, this book is destined to become the 'how to' bible of paramedicine