Foundations of EMS Systems

THIRD EDITION

Bruce J. Walz, PhD

Jason J. Zigmont, PhD, CHSE-A

ISBN: 9781284041781 – Printed Text Only

308 pages | © 2017 http://go.psglearning.com/foundationems3e

Foundations of EMS Systems, Third Edition is an introductory text in the emergency medical services (EMS) series. It provides an overview for students, administrators, government officials, and others who need to know about the emergency medical services system.

Because EMS is both an evolving system and a technical field, change is constantly occurring both in the clinical aspects of patient care and in the delivery of EMS services. This change has been evident in EMS over the past few years as a result of the significant changes in the scope of practice and education of EMS providers.

WHAT’S NEW AND NOTABLE

„ Meets and exceeds the FESHE course objectives and outcomes for the Foundation of EMS Systems model curriculum (C0297).

„ Updated to cover significant developments in EMS over the last decade.

„ Changes in disaster response, with a special emphasis on NIMS integration.

„ The expanding role of prehospital providers as an integrated part of the health care system, including the role of the community paramedic.