Foundations Of Education An Ems Approach

This reference book gives beginning and experienced educators the foundation in educational theory and practice needed to successfully teach adults. Designed to meet the 2002 National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, this book is required reading for the NAEMSE educators' course. Universal tenets and teaching strategies including student centered learning are useful for novice and experienced instructors in the field of EMS or in any other field.

The evolving field of emergency medical services (EMS) requires professional educators who are knowledgeable about teaching and learning strategies, classroom management, assessment and evaluation, technology in learning, legal implications in education, program infrastructure design, and administering programs of excellence to meet state and national accreditation guidelines. Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach, Third Edition, provides EMS educators with the tools, ideas, and information necessary to succeed in each of these areas. The content reflects how current educational knowledge and theory uniquely apply to EMS students, educators, and programs. This textbook is used in the NAEMSE Instructor Courses, and is an excellent reference for all EMS educators, as well as educators in allied health professions. Evidence-Based Content In addition to foundational topics such as teaching philosophy and classroom management, the text covers brain-based learning, accreditation and program evaluation, emerging technologies, and assessment strategies. It guides educators to write objectives, prepare lesson plans, and deliver education in engaging ways to maximize student learning. Grounded in this information, EMS educators can promote effective education regardless of the type of course or setting. Highlights -Covers current educational theory and teaching methodologies specific to EMS -Meets and exceeds the latest DOT National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors -Offer practical advice and scenarios in the form of Teaching Tips and Case in Points

Authored by the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) in partnership with leading experts in the EMS field, FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION: AN EMS APPROACH, 2E, International Edition provides you with EMS specific tools and techniques to design, deliver, and evaluate learning. Focused on enhancing the learning experience, this book guides you to legally and ethically write objectives, prepare lesson plans, evaluate learning, and deliver education in the classroom, field, and clinical settings. In addition, FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION: AN EMS APPROACH, 2E, International Edition provides a foundation from which you and your program director can work collaboratively to develop instructionally sound education programs that meet the National EMS Education Standards, and exceed State and National Accreditation requirements.

The two-volume Emergency Medical Services: Clinical Practice and Systems Oversight delivers a thorough foundation upon which to succeed as an EMS medical director and prepare for the NAEMSP National EMS Medical Directors Course and Practicum. Focusing on EMS in the 'real world', the book offers specific management tools that will be useful in the reader's own local EMS system and provides contextual understanding of how EMS functions within the broader emergency care system at a state, local, and national level. The two volumes offer the core knowledge trainees will need to successfully complete their training and begin their career as EMS physicians, regardless of the EMS systems in use in their areas. A companion website rounds out the book's offerings with audio and video clips of EMS best practice in action. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the history of EMS An exploration of EMS airway management, including procedures and challenges, as well as how to manage ventilation, oxygenation, and breathing in patients, including cases of respiratory distress Practical discussions of medical problems, including the challenges posed by the undifferentiated patient, altered mental status, cardiac arrest and dysrhythmias, seizures, stroke, and allergic reactions An examination of EMS systems, structure, and leadership

Foundations of EMS Systems, Third Edition is an introductory text in the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) 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.

For EMS and instructor development courses. Foundations for the Practice of EMS Education provides broad-based coverage of fundamental principles and practices of EMS education. The text provides clear, up-to-date information and references for more in-depth material, as well as examples and templates of many useful educational tools. Whether in fire-based, hospital-based, or higher education programs, the EMS educator will find practical information and guidelines for program planning, implementation, and evaluation for both pre-service and continuing education. This text covers all elements of the newly published NHTSA and National Association of EMS Educators guidelines for instructor development and future national certification/recognition.

Practical information and current resources are offered for the EMS instructor who is not an educator. The text explains how to teach or improve on existing techniques and strategies. Each chapter contains objectives, summaries, vocabulary sections, reference lists and sample forms. Informative tables and charts are included.

Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services will aide in the development of leaders and leadership skills in the emergency medical services. This course will cover a variety of leadership topics, including making the transition from EMS provider to leader, the ethics and psychology of leadership, mentoring, leading change, and the leader's role in performance improvement. Part of the EMS Continuing Education series, the text is also ideal for use as a professional reference.