Aehlert's EMT--Basic Study Guide [Paperback]

Barbara Aehlert (Author), Aehlert (Author), Olson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | ISBN-10: 0683302175 | ISBN-13: 978-0683302172

The author, a well-known and respected specialist in the field, provides the reader with authoritative coverage of what the EMT needs to know, perfectly balanced between the question bank and the more comprehensive traditional text. The presentation is clear and concise, making the text an excellent addition to the EMT student's resources, as well as a perfect tool to use in reviewing for refresher courses

Product Details

• Paperback: 760 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0683302175
• ISBN-13: 978-0683302172
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been a registered nurse for more than 35 years with clinical experience in medical/surgical and critical care nursing and, for the past 24 years, in prehospital education. I am an active CPR, First Aid, Paramedic, ACLS, and PALS instructor and particularly enjoy teaching basic dysrhythmia recognition and ACLS to nurses and paramedics.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A humble word from one of the authors of this text......., November 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Aehlert's EMT--Basic Study Guide (Paperback)

OK how reliable can a true review be if it is written by one of the book's co-authors? So this isn't as much of a review as it is a "heads up" about this text and its format. If you've read one of the traditional EMT text books, you are well aware of how wordie they tend to get. This text is a radical departure from the norm. Much like the other texts by Barb Aehlert (the lead author), this book is wonderfully concise yet inclusive (not an oxymoron in this case, trust me). I've taught EMT's and Paramedics for several years -- if you are looking for something that will serve as both a full text AND a quick reference guide, I highly recommend this text. I earn my living as a firefighter-paramedic (look for the picture of my family at the beginning of chapter 6 and my ladder truck on the cover -- brag, brag!), but I leant myself to this project because of the quality of the product. I truly mean that.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for an EMT student and a good refresher book., November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Aehlert's EMT--Basic Study Guide (Paperback)

Wish this was the book used in our class. More concise and goes on with more in depth learning. Gives more expected findings in the field and what to look for. The book is set up in an outline type of form that is easy to understand. Also like the "enrichment" part near the end of each chapter.It really adds useful info.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aehlert's EMT-B Review is excellent, March 26, 2001

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derrickvbaker (New Orleans , LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aehlert's EMT--Basic Study Guide (Paperback)

This book is excellent for preparing for the Basic exam as well as for quick reference. Its outline form makes it easy and fast to find information you want to review quickly. In spite it of its outline form, it still contains a wealth of information. This book is a must have for any Basic student's library!! I have used it to prepare for my test, and have used it to help tutor other students. My acquaintances also attest to its helpfulness. MEGA-Kudos to Ms. Aehlert and Mr. Olson for a concise book. The chapters each have short tests at the end, and there is a 100 question review test, both of which are very helpful. The chapter on preparing yourself for the exam is great as well. This book was an excellent addition to my library and was really key in helping me do even better on my written exam. People who have been out of class for a few months will find this an invaluable prepatory book. Good Luck to everyone preparing to take their test, but if you only buy one book to review, I recommend you make it this one. I have purchased four of them, and this is the best of the lot.