Written by Dianne Inglis and Jeffrey Kenneally, the workbook includes more than 70 paramedic-focused clinical skills that link underpinning theory and knowledge with expectations for contemporary clinical practice. To ensure the skills are performed correctly and to standard, the resource is further strengthened with a ready-made assessment tool, ideal for both self-directed learning and instructor use. The text is designed for practising skill development, and preparation for assessment and clinical placement. Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice 1e includes two key components: practical skill instruction and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessment checklist. The skills sections contain clear step-by-step written and photographic instruction in basic to advanced clinical skills, with rationales provided to enhance knowledge acquisition and clinical decision-making. The OSCE checklists allow students and instructors to easily track and assess progress in skill development. Step-by-step skill instruction combined with an OSCE assessment checklist Structured reflection and end-of-chapter questions to assist with deeper understanding of key concepts and application to practice Designed specifically for use by Australian and New Zealand paramedics An eBook and downloadable skill and assessment sheets are included with purchase of the print book Additional resources on Evolve: • An eBook on VitalSource Student and Instructor Resources on Evolve: Clinical skill work instructions Formative Clinical Skill Assessment (F-CSAT) Summative Clinical Skill Assessment (S-CSAT) Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Formative Clinical Skill Assessment (F-CSAT) key Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK is a key textbook designed to support paramedicine students in this country throughout their studies. The volume takes a practical approach, with case histories covering a broad range of clinical presentations and treatments, all incorporating a patient-centric perspective that acknowledges the longer patient journey. This must-have textbook will not only arm readers with technical knowledge and expertise, but also with the non-technical principles of the profession, developing future paramedics who are able to provide a safe and effective management plan in the out-of-hospital environment. - Aligned to UK paramedicine curricula - More than 40 detailed case studies covering essential pathologies most commonly seen by UK paramedics, as well as less typical scenarios - Evidence-based clinical decision-making models to support paramedics in practice - Essential physiological concepts to help readers bridge the gap from principles to practice - Focus on the wellbeing of both the patient and the paramedic - Useful appendices including medications commonly encountered in paramedic settings

Emergency and Trauma Care for nurses and paramedics is a highly respected emergency care text for nursing and paramedicine students and clinicians in Australia and New Zealand. Now in its fourth edition, it provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the spectrum of emergency and trauma care. The text spans prehospital and hospital care, enabling students to understand the patient journey and equipping them for their role in a multidisciplinary team. Coverage includes assessment, triage and management of trauma, physiology of emergency care, and the recognition and management of specific body system emergencies, as well as the fundamentals of emergency care such as quality and safety, ethics, leadership, research and patient education. Fully revised to reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of emergency and trauma care, this book is ideal for students, prehospital care providers, rural, remote and urban emergency and trauma care nurses, and other disaster management clinicians. Endorsed by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia Written by internationally recognised clinicians, researchers and leaders in emergency care Latest evidence-based research and practice across the emergency care continuum Case studies to consolidate knowledge apply theory to practice Practice tips highlight cultural considerations and communication issues Aligns to NSQHSS 2e, NMBA and PBA Standards Includes Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics 4e Instructor resources: Image collection PowerPoint slides Case study questions and answers Additional case studies with answers and rationales Additional paramedic case studies with answers and rationales Paramedic test bank Test bank Instructor and student resources: Additional case studies Additional paramedic case studies Videos

Driven by changes to clinical practice, new evidence-based research, and shifts in global economics and politics, the field of paramedic science is rapidly evolving. This new edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice offers students and recently qualified practitioners an accessible and comprehensive introduction to paramedic science and pre-hospital care, providing expert and up-to-date guidance on the essential theories and real-world practice of this dynamic area of emergency medicine. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this user-friendly textbook provides broad and inclusive coverage of topics including professionalism, law and ethics, assessment skills, research methods, pharmacology and more. Contributions from experienced paramedics and clinicians, contemporary case studies, full-colour illustrations and powerful pedagogical tools help students gain a thorough understanding of the essential components of paramedic practice. Employs a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the study of paramedic practice, presenting theoretical and clinical topics in a straightforward and student-friendly manner New chapters on toxicology, medical terminology and low acuity care in paramedicine, with an increased focus on mental health Includes new end-of-chapter learning activities and quizzes, case studies and references, charts and diagrams Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach is an invaluable resource for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students as well as qualified paramedics, clinicians and educators seeking an authoritative reference on current practice.

This textbook explores the principles of clinical practice for paramedics working in Australia and New Zealand today. Organised into three sections - Paramedic Principles, Paramedic Practice and Essential Knowledge - it promotes an understanding of basic physiology, clinical decision making and application to practice. It emphasises the importance of professional attitudes and behaviours, clinical competence, teamwork and communication skills, equipping the reader with the skills required to become an effective paramedic.

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

Edited by expert academics and educators, Brett Williams and Linda Ross, and written by content specialists and experienced clinicians, this essential resource encourages readers to see the links between the pathophysiology of a disease, how this creates the signs and symptoms and how these should to be managed in the out-of-hospital environment. Additionally, Paramedic Principles and Practice 2e will arm readers with not only technical knowledge and expertise, but also the non-technical components of providing emergency care, including professional attitudes and behaviours, decision-making, teamwork and communication skills. Case studies are strategically used to contextualise the principles, step readers through possible scenarios that may be encountered and, importantly, reveal the process of reaching a safe and effective management plan. The case studies initially describe the pathology and typical presentation of a particular condition and progress to more-complex and less-typical scenarios where the practitioner faces increasing uncertainty. The only paramedic-specific text designed for Australian and New Zealand students and paramedics Progressive case studies that bridge the gap from principles to practice More than 40 essential pathologies covering common paramedic call-outs Covers both technical and non-technical skills to develop the graduate into expert clinician Includes an eBook with the purchase of the print book Additional resources on Evolve An eBook on VitalSource Instructor/and Student resources: Image collection Simulation scenarios Additional multimedia resources including 12-lead ECGs and chest sounds New chapters, including: Paediatric patients; Child abuse and intimate partner violence; Geriatric patients; Tropical conditions; Mass casualty; Interpersonal communication and patient-focused care; Evidence-based practice in paramedicine; Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics New case studies on major incidents and major trauma Focused 'Implications for' boxes specific to considerations including geriatrics, cultural diversity, communication challenges 'Summary of therapeutic goals' included with each case study Learning outcomes added to open each chapter Considered revision of pathophysiology across all chapters