Bibliograph

Emergency medical technician, Louise Spilsbury

Type

Label

Emergency medical technician, Louise Spilsbury

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Emergency medical technician

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

927114490

Responsibility statement

Louise Spilsbury

Series statement

Careers that count

Summary

Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly. They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives, all while under extreme pressure. Readers will get a glimpse at the exhilarating life of this heroic career, learning what it takes to be an EMT and what a typical day is like. This information-rich text covers training, specializations, certifications, and the steps necessary for getting involved in this career that counts. Readers will learn about the risks and rewards of being an EMT and are encouraged to think about if they, one day, could join their community's team of heroes. Fact boxes, sidebars, and helpful infographics provide opportunities for additional learning

Table Of Contents

Which careers count? -- Heroes on the move -- A typical day -- Responding to calls -- In the ambulance -- Examining patients -- Everyday emergencies -- Saving lives -- Crash scenes -- At the hospital -- Training days -- Risks and rewards -- Could you have a career that counts?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification