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Books Canning, Peter. Paramedic: On the Front Lines of Medicine . Ivy Books, 2009. —Note: This is an intense book with graphic scenes from the author’s life as a Wash- ington D.C. paramedic. DiPrima, Peter J. McGraw-Hill’s EMT-Paramedic, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2011. This is a serious study guide for anyone looking to take an exam to become an EMT. Mac, Carrie. Pain & Wastings (Orca Sounders). Orca Publishing, 2008. —Note: This is a novel about a teen who befriends a paramedic who helps him get his lift straightened out. Web Sites http://www.emsmuseum.org/ This site has a great history of medical rescue ex- perts. Check out the gallery of old ambulance pictures! http://www.nremt.org/ The National Registry of EMTs is a good starting point for finding out how to take classes to become an EMT. http://www.naemt.org/ The National Association of EMTs works with local and na- tional leaders to make the work of EMTs and paramedics better and safer.

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