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Emergency medical technician / Louise Spilsbury.

Spilsbury, Louise, (author.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1499408099
ISBN: 9781499408072
ISBN: 9781499408096
Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Which Careers Count? 4 -- Heroes on the Move 6 -- A Typical Day 8 -- Responding to Calls 10 -- In the Ambulance 12 -- Examining Patients 14 -- Everyday Emergencies 16 -- Saving Lives 18 -- Crash Scenes 20 -- At the Hospital 22 -- Training Days 24 -- Risks and Rewards 26 -- Could You Have a Career That Counts? 28.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.2 1 176528.