Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

An indispensable guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical professionals

Paramedic practice is swiftly evolving, driven by changes in the paramedic curriculum. To meet the growing demands of the community, student paramedics and clinicians working in out-of-hospital care must stay abreast of this rapid evolution.

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition contributes to driving the profession forward and provides a comprehensive, accessible text authored by experienced paramedics and academics. This third edition has undergone comprehensive updates, introducing new chapters that provide students and recently registered practitioners with a vital overview of the theory and practice of contemporary paramedicine. This is an essential resource for the next generation of paramedics and out-of-hospital practitioners.

Readers of the third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice will find:

• A multidisciplinary approach incorporating varied and dynamic research
• New chapters on subjects including end of life care, domestic violence, and paramedic wellbeing
• Learning activities to aid understanding and retention

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students, as well as registered paramedics, clinicians, and educators.