The Street Medic's Survival Guide: 1 - Tapa blanda

A valuable tool for anyone starting out in the pre-hospital care profession. A funny, fact-filled book that will captivate and educate at the same time! --James Agnew, Duty Station Officer

As a senior clinician and paramedic trainer, I am often asked about applications to join the ambulance service. What does the job involve? What is the application process? What should I wear to the interview? What type of question will they ask? In The Street Medic s Survival Guide Stuart has answered and more, in what has become his trademark lighthearted view of the profession. Readers of his blog, or previous bestseller Life & Death on the Streets will know how Stuart has the ability to make difficult subject matter easy to read, and his explanations are clear. The reader is left in no doubt as to what the modern ambulance service is looking for in new recruits. I would not hesitate to recommend this book not only to anyone who is considering a career in the ambulance service, but also as a fun read to those of us that are already in! --Stephen Hines Bsc (Hons), Dip IMC RCS Ed, Clinical Support Manager

As a senior clinician and paramedic trainer, I am often asked about applications to join the ambulance service. What does the job involve? What is the application process? What should I wear to the interview? What type of question will they ask? In The Street Medic s Survival Guide Stuart has answered and more, in what has become his trademark lighthearted view of the profession. Readers of his blog, or previous bestseller Life & Death on the Streets will know how Stuart has the ability to make difficult subject matter easy to read, and his explanations are clear. The reader is left in no doubt as to what the modern ambulance service is looking for in new recruits. I would not hesitate to recommend this book not only to anyone who is considering a career in the ambulance service, but also as a fun read to those of us that are already in! --Stephen Hines Bsc (Hons), Dip IMC RCS Ed, Clinical Support Manager

A must for all those interested in paramedicine. This book reveals the realities of working in this busy profession for the benefit of everyone interested in the job, whether as an outsider or as a potential (or current) student paramedic. Written with humour and drawing on over 15 years of personal experience in the field of pre-hospital care, this how-to manual will prove to be an invaluable source of insider information for you as you embark on your new career.