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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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