Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services

by John R. Brophy

Overview

Leadership is essential to the future of EMS and the success of our society. From the seasoned managers who seek to perfect their leadership skills to new providers who are preparing to rise up through the ranks, Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services provides EMS professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to become true leaders. Part of the EMS Continuing Education series, the text is also ideal for use as a professional reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763758752
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	03/09/2009
Series:	Continuing Education
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John R. Brophy is an EMS Supervisor and EMT-B Instructor who has served as a fire department captain and US Navy Corpsman. His EMS, fire, and military experience spans three decades and includes leadership positions at home and abroad. In addition to his experience as a provider and leader in the field, he has written a number of feature articles for a variety of national trade magazines and served on the review panels of a number of EMS textbooks.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview of Leadership Essentials
Chapter 2 Leadership Styles
Chapter 3 The Impact of Ethics on Leadership
Chapter 4 Interpersonal Leadership
Chapter 5 Leadership Communication
Chapter 6 Understanding the Psychology of Leadership
Chapter 7 Mentoring and Subordinate Development
Chapter 8 The Leader’s Role in Performance Improvement
Chapter 9 Leading Change
Chapter 10 Team Building
Chapter 11 Preparing for the Future of EMS