AAP · PRE-COURSE READING
AAP Pre Reading
An Associate Ambulance course is a big undertaking with a lot to learn, and the Apex team are here to guide you. Use these resources to get going before you attend.
Reading list
Course reading list
A Level 4 Diploma requires self-study and research around what you are taught in the classroom. These books give a good understanding of the topics you will cover:
- Clinical Practice Guidelines, JRCALC
- Ambulance Care Essentials, Richard Pilbery
- Ambulance Care Practice, Richard Pilbery
- Emergency Child Birth, JRCALC
- Anatomy and Physiology, Ross & Wilson (free PDF textbook)
Assessment
Primary and secondary survey
Refresh the structured primary survey, then the secondary survey and history taking.
Questions? Our team is happy to help.
Airway & breathing
Airway and respiratory system
Basic airway management, i-gel insertion and bag valve mask technique, plus how the lungs work and common respiratory illnesses.
Body systems
Cardiovascular and other body systems
The circulatory system, blood pressure and ECGs, with background on the musculoskeletal, digestive and nervous systems.
- How the circulatory system works, Mayo Clinic (video)
- How to take a blood pressure, Geeky Medics (video)
- How to read an ECG, Geeky Medics (video)
- The heart's conduction system, Geeky Medics
- How the digestive system works, TED-Ed (video)
- How the nervous system works (video)
- Musculoskeletal system (diagram)
- Musculoskeletal system (2) (diagram)
- Digestive system (diagram)
- Nervous system (diagram)
Special cases
Trauma, sepsis, children and maternity
Pelvic binders and traction splints, sepsis, paediatric assessment and the big six, labour and obstetric emergencies.
Major incident
Major incidents and handover
Multi-agency working, triage at a major incident and structured handover tools.
Frequently asked questions
Can't see your question? Call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.
How much self-study is involved?
Do I need to buy the books?
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How can we help?
Call, email or send an enquiry and one of our team will get back to you.