Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care by Valerie Nixon

Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care by Valerie Nixon

Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care explores a range of contemporary relevant topics fundamental to professional practice. Written for both pre- and post-registration paramedic students, it is also ideal for existing practitioners looking to develop their CPD skills as well as nursing and other health professionals working in emergency and urgent care settings. Each chapter includes examples, practical exercises and clinical scenarios, helping the reader relate theory to practice and develop critical thinking skills Covers not only acute patient management but also a range of additional topics to provide a holistic approach to out-of-hospital care Completion of the material in the book can be used as evidence in professional portfolios as required by the Health and Care Professions Council Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care is a comprehensive, theoretical underpinning to professional practice at all levels of paramedic and out-of-hospital care.

“This interesting text will serve well those looking to start, or those already beginning, a career or education in unscheduled care”  (Emergency Nurse, 1 October 2013)

 

About the Editor

Val Nixon is Academic Group Lead for Adult Nursing at Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, UK. Paramedic Education was a large part of her previous role as Principal Lecturer in Acute and Emergency Care at this institution, and she has also acted as Project Lead/Manager for Emergency & Urgent Care (Consultancy) at West Midlands Strategic Health Authority.

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ISBN 13	9780470656150
ISBN 10	0470656158
Title	Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care
Author	Valerie Nixon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2013-06-28
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.