EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition: Get a Passing Score in Less Time

REA's EMT Crash Course®

Everything you need for the exam – in a fast review format!

REA's EMT Crash Course® is the only EMT test prep book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Emergency Medical Technician who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam.

Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
Written by an EMS Program Director and NREMT paramedic with 30 years of experience, EMT Crash Course® relies on the author's careful analysis of the exam's content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.

Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway, ventilation, oxygenation, trauma, cardiology, medical, and EMS operations, and is packed with practice questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Also included are tips and insights on résumé building, information on finding additional training opportunities, and more.
 
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced EMT author explains the structure of the NREMT Certification Exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.

Must-know Key Terms
Knowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your test score. That's why we cover more than 400 EMT terms you need to know before you take your exam.

Full-length Online Practice Exam
The study guide comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness.

No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA's EMT Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score!

• Parts I and II offer tips for succeeding on the exam, along with an overview of the EMT's role, their responsibility within the larger public health system, and the anatomy of the human body. The exam will broadly cover the content of the current National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) and the current American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Correct answers are based on national standards, not local or state protocols. The exam emphasizes questions about what an EMT should do in the field, so you should expect a lot of scenario-based questions.
• Parts III, IV, and V cover the components of the EMS System including patient assessment, resuscitation and AED, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, pharmacology, and EMS care based on evidence-based medicine.
• Part VI explains special patient care, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Part VII reviews EMS operations, such as ambulance and air medical operations.
• Part VIII discusses how to prepare for the practical exam, as well as what to do after you pass your exam.
• End-of-chapter practice questions help you review what you've learned.
• EMT Glossary includes 400 study terms you need to know to ace the exam.

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Coughlin is the EMS Program Director for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Coughlin has been an NREMT paramedic since 1991 and was one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States.

Dr. Coughlin earned his AAS in Advanced Emergency Medical Technology from Glendale Community College; his B.A. in Adult Education from Ottawa University, Phoenix, Arizona; his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, and his Ph.D. in Professional Studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Christopher Coughlin is the EMS Program Director for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Coughlin has been an NREMT paramedic since 1991 and was one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States.

Dr. Coughlin earned his AAS in Advanced Emergency Medical Technology from Glendale Community College; his B.A. in Adult Education from Ottawa University, Phoenix, Arizona; his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, and his Ph.D. in Professional Studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.