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[JRotundo]

Hello everyone!

i am from NEPA i recently went through training to get my EMT-B and i currently work part-time with a local ALS company. i absolutely love it! im also a full time 911 calltaker/dispatcher for our county communications center.

i decided to get my EMT to assist with my primary job and to get a part-time to get some extra cash.

i know its a big step and some dont approve, but im enrolling in a Paramedic course in January. ive got the will, smarts, and desire to do more for myself, my family, and my community.

i just purchased the book titled "Physical Exam and Health Assessment" to get a jump start on what im going to be learning in class.

ive also completed a **** load of online CON-ED courses. i work nights and its VERY easy for me to sit and study/learn more.

im not the type to sit back and do bare minimum. i really enjoy furthering myself in anything i do.

if anyone has any suggestions on what i should read up on or books to buy to aide in the jumpstart to my new career in january, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

i look forward to interacting and reading everything this site has to offer!

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Veneficus]

My usual suggestions that should probably be a sticky somewhere...

University level General Chemistry for science majors. (If you do nothing else, this will get you the best bang for the buck and time)

A&P with gross anatomy and a seperate physiology prefered. I have never taken a combined a&P class, but I like to teach with the Applegate A&P learning system.

Some people like Miriab?(sp?) but I have never seen it.

Lippincotts illustrated review of pharmacology.

High yield heart.

For reference absolutely:

Robins and Coltran Pathological basis of disease. (read it cover to cover twice and I swear by it)

When you go to class, I am partial to Brady Paramedic care. (the full set, not the all in one book)

It is written by Dr. Bledsoe who is a former paramedic and world reknown physician. The technical content is also reviewed by 2 other doctors who both still have their paramedic cards.

You will simply not find a better US paramedic text. (But you will pay for quality)

 

[JRotundo]

My usual suggestions that should probably be a sticky somewhere...

University level General Chemistry for science majors. (If you do nothing else, this will get you the best bang for the buck and time)

A&P with gross anatomy and a seperate physiology prefered. I have never taken a combined a&P class, but I like to teach with the Applegate A&P learning system.

Some people like Miriab?(sp?) but I have never seen it.

Lippincotts illustrated review of pharmacology.

High yield heart.

For reference absolutely:

Robins and Coltran Pathological basis of disease. (read it cover to cover twice and I swear by it)

When you go to class, I am partial to Brady Paramedic care. (the full set, not the all in one book)

It is written by Dr. Bledsoe who is a former paramedic and world reknown physician. The technical content is also reviewed by 2 other doctors who both still have their paramedic cards.

You will simply not find a better US paramedic text. (But you will pay for quality)

i greatly appreciate your response. ive purchased 2 books on your list and look forward to reading them. like i said, i have alot, not a whole lot, but enough time to get a good jump on things.

im doing everything i can to prepare myself. my way of thinking is, "the more i know and understand, the easier my job/schooling will be." with that, better pt care.

i will continue to ask questions and watch/assist attentively.

any other info will also be appreciated.

thanks again,
Jeff