EMT career starter
| Main Author: | Hancock, Cheryl. |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Starkey, Lauren B., 1962- |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
LearningExpress,
c2001.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- ch. 1.
- Choosing to work as an EMT
- Hiring trends
- Job responsibilities
- The rewards of working as as an EMT
- Work conditions
- Who employs EMTs?
- Job opportunities for EMTs
- Steps to becoming an EMT
- EMT certification
- State versus NREMT exams
- Suitability test
- Inside track
- ch. 3.
- Becoming a candidate : education
- Making decisions about training
- High school preparation
- EMT training program entrance requirements
- Types of training programs
- Advanced certifications
- Choosing a training program
- Making the most of your training program
- Inside track
- ch. 3.
- Becoming a candidate : financial aid
- Some myths about financial aid
- Types of financial aid
- Applying for financial aid
- General guidelines for loans
- The most frequently asked questions about financial aid
- Financial aid acronyms key
- Financial aid terms - clearly defined
- Financial aid resources
- Inside track
- ch. 4.
- Finding and applying for a job
- Conducting your job search
- Considering relocation
- Writing an inquiry letter
- Writing your resume
- The selection process
- Inside track
- ch. 5.
- Succeeding on the job
- Developing the qualities that count
- Interacting with patients
- Interacting with coworkers and supervisors
- Learning from mentors
- Evaluations and on-the-job training
- Professional development
- Maintaining personal health and fitness
- Keeping your certification current
- The role of unions
- Advancement opportunities
- Related career options
- Achieving success
- Inside track
- appendix A.
- Employment resources
- State EMS agencies
- Additional internet job sites
- Industry-specific recruiters
- International paramedic employers
- Humanitarian organizations that employ paramedics or provide volunteer opportunities
- appendix B.
- Professional associations, unions, and educational accrediting agencies
- Professional associations and unions
- Educational accrediting agencies
- appendix C.
- Additional resources
- College guides
- Career-related
- Financial aid and scholarships (books and websites)
- Miscellaneous
- Studying and test prep
- appednix D.
- Directory of EMT training programs.