68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills
Author | : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 626 |
Release | : 2009-10-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781449690069 |
ISBN-13 | : 1449690068 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Combat Medic of today is the most technically advanced ever produced by the United States Army. Such an advanced technician requires an advanced teaching and learning system. 68W Advanced Field Craft is the first textbook designed to prepare the Combat Medic for today’s challenges in the field. The ability to save lives in war, conflicts, and humanitarian inventions requires a specific skill set. Today’s Combat Medic must be an expert in emergency medical care, force health protection, limited primary care, evacuation, and warrior skills. 68W Advanced Field Craft combines complete medical content with dynamic features to support instructors and to prepare Combat Medics for their missions.