Managing Stress in Emergency Medical ServicesWhether you are a firefighter, An EMT, a paramedic, a first responder, or a dispatcher, As an emergency care provider, you spend your days, nights, and even weekends caring for others. But who is caring for you? EMS professionals must constantly refine their stress management skills in order to live their lives with a greater sense of balance. Not only will this text alert EMS professionals To The stressors in their lives, but it will teach them to identify problem situations and effectively resolve issues, leading to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. EMS Continuing Education Series as an EMS provider you know that your education does not stop when you finish your initial training. The things you learn in the field and in continuing education classes give you the extra skills and knowledge to make you the best provider you can be. The EMS Continuing Education Series was created to help you take that extra step toward not just being a great provider, but an outstanding one. |
Contents
The Stress of EMS | 2 |
Physical Effects of Stress | 22 |
Effective Coping Skills | 30 |
Interpersonal Coping Skills | 42 |
Stress Strategies | 49 |
Relaxation Techniques | 55 |
Mental Relaxation | 67 |
A Healthier Lifestyle | 77 |
Credits | 84 |
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