Foundations For Paramedic Practice : a Theoretical Perspective.

Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective; Contents; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Ethics and law for the paramedic; 2 Interpersonal communication: a foundation of practice; 3 Professional issues affecting practice; 4 Reflective practice in relation to pre-hospital care; 5 Psychology: an introduction; 6 Developmental psychology: an introduction; 7 Abnormal psychology: an introduction; 8 Sociology: an introduction; 9 Social factors; 10 Psycho-social aspects of health and illness: an introduction; 11 Safeguarding children.

12 Care of vulnerable adults13 End of life care; 14 Social policy relevant to paramedic practice; 15 Leadership styles and the decision-making process; 16 Theories of decision making; 17 Change management theory and its usefulness to practice; 18 Specialist development roles for the paramedic; 19 Continuing professional development: pre and post registration; Conclusion; Index.

Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective; Contents; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Ethics and law for the paramedic; 2 Interpersonal communication: a foundation of practice; 3 Professional issues affecting practice; 4 Reflective practice in relation to pre-hospital care; 5 Psychology: an introduction; 6 Developmental psychology: an introduction; 7 Abnormal psychology: an introduction; 8 Sociology: an introduction; 9 Social factors; 10 Psycho-social aspects of health and illness: an introduction; 11 Safeguarding children12 Care of vulnerable adults13 End of life care; 14 Social policy relevant to paramedic practice; 15 Leadership styles and the decision-making process; 16 Theories of decision making; 17 Change management theory and its usefulness to practice; 18 Specialist development roles for the paramedic; 19 Continuing professional development: pre and post registration; Conclusion; Index

This book addresses the theoretical elements of paramedic courses including psychology and sociology and provides clear links to practice.