“Blaber’s Foundations for Paramedic Practice, 4th Edition is an essential resource for students undertaking their journey into paramedic science.” Sarah Lewis-Tulett RN, RM, PGCert, MSc, SFHEA. Associate Dean, University of Brighton, UK
“The fourth edition of Blaber’s Foundations for Paramedic Practice has been constructed by an incredible wealth of knowledgeable healthcare practitioners, who have captured the true essence for being an operation paramedic on today’s front-line service.” Jason Sadler, Swansea University, Senior Lecturer, Year One Lead, UK
This bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base. The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encourage reflection on how theory fits with practice. This fourth edition ties into the 2023 NHS Workforce Plan and has been thoroughly revised throughout to include new chapters on Frailty in the Pre-Hospital Environment, Remote Decision Making, Telehealth and Virtual Digital Health and Practice-Based Learning.
This new edition also covers:
Ethics and law for the paramedic Reflective practice and interpersonal communication Using clinical audit to improve patient care, research and evidence-based practice Mental health: children, young people and adults Psycho-social aspects of healthcare and illness Care of vulnerable adults, including people living with dementia Caring for patients at the end of their lives Safeguarding children and adults Managing change, decision-making and leadership theory Continuing professional development: pre- and post-registration
Written by a team of experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors from across the UK, the book includes numerous links to practice, a wide selection of case studies and examples which encourage you to ‘stop and think’ and reflect upon your practice and life experience.
Blaber’s Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, Fourth Edition is a core text for student paramedics and a valuable resource for students of all allied health professions.
Amanda Blaber has many years of experience in several higher education institutions, lecturing nurses and paramedics in healthcare subjects, on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She is an Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
By:
Amanda Blaber
Imprint: Open University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 697g
ISBN: 9780335252732
ISBN 10: 0335252737
Pages: 490
Publication Date: 10 January 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Amanda Y. Blaber 1 Interpersonal communication: a foundation of practice Lucy Shaw 2 Reflective practice for paramedics Claire Tinker, with contributions from James Brogan 3 Using clinical audit to improve patient care Rachael T. Fothergill and Joanna Shaw 4 Ethics and law for the paramedic Vince Clarke, Graham Harris and Steve Cowland 5 Research and evidence-based practice Julia Williams, Rachael T. Fothergill and Joanna Shaw 6 Human Factors in paramedic practice Christopher Matthews 7 Introduction to psychology and child development Jackie Whitnell and Carol Lloyd 8 Mental health Jackie Whitnell and Carol Lloyd 9 Introduction to sociology, social factors and social policy Amanda Y. Blaber and Chris Storey 10 Introduction to the psycho-social aspects of health and illness Amanda Y. Blaber and Chris Storey 11 Safeguarding children Gwenan Jones-Parry, Mike Brady and Nikki Harvey 12 Public health from a paramedic perspective Madeleine Cole 13 Considering frailty in the pre-hospital setting Georgina Gill 14 Safeguarding adults Gwenan Jones-Parry 15 Caring for people with dementia John Krohne and Vicky Gooch 16 Palliative and end-of-life care Ptolemy Neoptolemos, Alison Robinson and Ann French 17 Leadership styles and their impact on practice Kath Jennings 18 From instinct to protocol: mastering paramedic decision making Liam Hamilton 19 Remote assessment consultation and clinical decision-making Mike Brady 20 Practice-based learning Vince Clarke 21 Continuing professional development pre- and post-registration Graham Harris and Bob Fellows Index
