This document is a textbook of emergency medical procedures to be used for training emergency medical technicians. The book is organized into 15 modules, each containing 1 to 10 units. Each module contains information illustrated with line drawings, a glossary, and references. The modules cover the following topics: the role of the emergency medical technician, issues, and legal considerations; human systems and patient assessment; shock and fluid therapy; general pharmacology; the respiratory system; the cardiovascular system; the central nervous system; soft-tissue injuries; the musculoskeletal system; medical emergencies; obstetric and gynecologic emergencies; pediatrics; management of emotional crisis; extrication and rescue techniques; and telemetry and communications. A glossary for the whole volume, references, and a list of contributors complete the book. (KC)