Emergency medical technician
By: Louise Spilsbury
Series: Careers that count; Careers that count
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781499408096; 9781499408089; 9781499408072
Subjects: Emergency medicine; MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General; MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL / Internal Medicine; MEDICAL / Diseases; Juvenile literature; Emergency medical technicians
Description: 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.--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.