The Emergency Department Technician Handbook
The Emergency Department Technician Handbook

Author: Robert Shesser

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-10-20

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 032383003X

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Emergency Department Technicians (EDTs) play a vital role in actively supporting the medical team in today’s hospitals, and the role continues to expand in light of staffing shortages and increased emergency department volumes. The Emergency Department Technician Handbook is a reliable, comprehensive resource in this increasingly important field, filling a timely need in EDT workforce development for both technicians and educators. Concise, readable text, along with high-quality clinical photos and a video library that depict procedures and patient positioning, make this new handbook a must-have resource in every emergency department. Provides quick, convenient access to practical guidance and everyday answers in an easy-to-read outline format. Discusses key topics such as patient flow and assessment in the ED, triage, and point-of-care testing. Advises on best practices for wound care, including cleansing, dressing, and splinting a wound as well as how to set up a suture tray and advanced wound care techniques. Covers essential imaging-based procedures, including the use of ultrasound-guided IV. Features a companion video library with a range of clips depicting how to perform procedures and patient examinations in real time.

The Emergency Department Technician
The Emergency Department Technician

Author: Marianne McBrien

Publisher: Delmar Pub

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780892624324

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The Emergency Department Technician was created to train students to work in an entry-level position in a hospital Emergency Department or Urgent Care Center. Aspiring allied healthcare workers learn what it means to be a part of the emergency medical team; Basic Life Support Skills; and latest equipment and techniques. Other topics include admitting procedures; vital signs; safety considerations; proper record keeping; and how to communicate with patients to provide efficient, and compassionate care.

Emergency
Emergency

Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1296

ISBN-13: 9780763744069

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Textbook for EMT training. The DVD walks students through the skills necessary to pass the EMT-Basic practical exam.

Emergency Care Technician Curriculum
Emergency Care Technician Curriculum

Author: Andrea Novak

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780763719135

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This one-of-a-kind text, directed at nursing staff development, is an excellent resource for facilities to use to develop their unlicensed personnel into emergency care technicians. Suitable for both in-house staff development courses and stand-alone training programs, this text touches upon every aspect of working in the emergency department, from the essential communication skills needed, to the medical techniques practiced, and even the safety and legal issues that might arise. Emergency Care Technician Curriculum Errata Acknowledgements, page viii Shelley Cohen, RN, BS, CEN Educator/Consultant Health Resources Unlimited Springfield, TN Shelley should be given credit as both a Contributing Author and part of the Emergency Technician Work Group.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual

Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2013-06-19

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1449650201

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The ideal resource for states needing to transition practicing EMT-Intermediates to the new AEMT level, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Transition Manual bridges the gap between the knowledge and skills based on the 1985 National Standard Curriculum and those in the 2009 National EMS Education Standards. Advanced 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. Listen to a Podcast with AEMT Transition Manual author Rhonda Beck to learn more about this training program! Listen now: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Beck_AEMT.mp3.

Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Responder

Author: David Schottke

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 0763782653

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Updated to the new National EMS Education Standards and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the fifth edition of our core first responder textbook, Emergency Medical Responder, continues to take an assessment-based approach to emergency medical responder training. Designed to meet the needs of law enforcement personnel, fire fighters, rescue squad personnel, athletic trainers, college students, and laypersons, the text and features found in the fifth edition will help students take the next step toward becoming outstanding Emergency Medical Responders.

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition

Author: Christopher Coughlin

Publisher: Research & Education Assoc.

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 073868855X

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REA’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.