About the Author

Barbara Aehlert is the President of Southwest EMS Education, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, and Pursley, Texas. She has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years, with clinical experience in medical/surgical and critical care nursing and, for the past 23 years, in prehospital education. Barbara is an active CPR, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS instructor. She is the Director of Field Training for Southwest Ambulance in Mesa, Arizona, and an active member of the Pursley, Texas, Volunteer Fire Department.