120 Paramedic
Journals
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock Editor-in-Chief:Dr. Praveen Aggarwal (various licenses).
“JETS encourages research, education and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Traumatolgy and Shock Resuscitation thus promoting translational research by striking a synergy between basic science, clinical medicine and global health.” — website
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma Editor-in-Chief: Shahrad Tajoddini, MD (various licenses).
Open Access Emergency Medicine Editor-in-Chief: Dr Hans-Christoph Pape (various licenses).
“An international, peer reviewed, open access, online journal. Publishing original research, reports, editorials, reviews and commentaries on all aspects of emergency medicine.” — website
Emergency Medicine is the specialty which most closely reflects societal challenges and consequences of public policy decisions. The emergency department specifically deals with social injustice, health and economic disparities, violence, substance abuse, and disaster preparedness and response. This journal focuses on how emergency care affects the health of the community and population, and conversely, how these societal challenges affect the composition of the patient population who seek care in the emergency department. The development of better systems to provide emergency care, including technology solutions, is critical to enhancing population health.
Supplemental
Oregon EMS Psychomotor Skills Lab Manual (CC-BY-NC-SA).
This manual contains many of the skills an EMT will be expected to perform. This textbook was made possible by a grant from Open Education Oregon and a team of Emergency Medical Services professionals, educators, and librarians.
Textbooks
Biology 2e by Mary Ann Clark, Jung Choi, Matthew Douglas (CC-BY).
“Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens.” — website
“This open educational resource (OER) was developed to ensure best practice and quality care based on the latest evidence, and to address inconsistencies in how clinical health care skills are taught and practiced in the clinical setting.” — website
“The provision of northern health care entails many unique challenges and circumstances that are rarely represented in mainstream health sciences education. This open access, online resource consists of 38 short chapters from a variety of experts, academics, and practitioners in northern and Indigenous health and health care from around the Circumpolar North on the following themes: health issues in northern and Indigenous communities; health systems and governance; the social determinants of health in northern and Indigenous communities; culture and health; and professional practice in rural/remote/isolated communities. The learning objectives for this open textbook include: understanding the unique healthcare needs and professional responsibilities that result from remoteness and population sparsity; identifying the social, environmental and cultural aspects of a community that inform and impact care needs; appreciating traditional and Indigenous medicines and approaches to healing as part of a holistic care system; and exploring the similarities and differences in northern health care across the circumpolar region.” — website
Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities & Mental Illness by Sherri Melrose, Debra Dusome, John Simpson, Cheryl Crocker, Elizabeth Athens (CC-BY).
“This multidisciplinary resource develops topics of interest to all those who care about and for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and mental illness.” — website
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan, 2nd Canadian edition (CC-BY) by Jennifer L. Lapum, Margaret Verkuyl, Wendy Garcia, et al.; Ryerson University (CC-BY).
“The purpose of this textbook is to help learners develop best practices in vital sign measurement. Using a multi-media approach, it will provide opportunities to read about, observe, practice, and test vital sign measurement.” — website
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Media Attributions
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- Canada Map Icon by Icons8 (CC BY-ND).
- BC Map by Adamwashere (CC BY-NC-SA).