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.
Leadership Essentials for Emergency Medical Services will aide in the development of leaders and leadership skills in the emergency medical services. This course will cover a variety of leadership topics, including making the transition from EMS provider to leader, the ethics and psychology of leadership, mentoring, leading change, and the leader's role in performance improvement. Part of the EMS Continuing Education series, the text is also ideal for use as a professional reference.
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.