EMT Crash Course Book + Online (EMT Test Preparation)

I recommend this book for anyone who needs a refresher or a better understanding of being an emt and how to treat in simple terms.

So here's what my situation was- I (stupidly) waiting about 6 months after I had finished taking the EMT class before I tried to take the test for the first time, and I barely studied at all. I figured I could just reason my way through the questions and get a passing score. Boy was I wrong. My test shut off after 70 questions, which means you either did REALLY good or REALLY bad. Turns out it was really bad. I failed every section except for one. So then due to a busy schedule, I wasn't able to attempt the test again until 5 months after that. That's when I decided to give this book a try. About a week before my test I started reading through it, breaking it up into small sections for each day. I didn't make note cards or use the note card app, but I did read it very carefully to be sure I was absorbing the material. Then the night before my test I took the provided online practice test. This test felt very easy (I think I got like 86% correct) so I was feeling pretty confident. The next morning I take my test and I felt like I was absolutely bombing it. There were questions coming out of left field that were never mentioned in the class or this book. And then, once again, it shut off at 70 questions. As you can imagine I wasn't feeling particularly confident at that time, but the next day I checked the website to see that coveted "Congratulations" message. I passed! Not only did I pass, I killed it. My point- Buy this book. It has everything that you need to pass the test no matter your starting point. My advice for the test- Make sure you know the patient assessment procedure like the back of your hand, know your ABC's (or CAB if the patient is unresponsive), know the normal vital signs, know the 6 or so medications detailed in the book, and know the most important medical conditions (shock, stroke, burns, anaphylaxis, etc) and you will be good to go. No matter how well you know your stuff, you're going to walk out feeling like you failed. The test is designed to make you feel this way. So don't stress out. Read this book, read it again, and go pass that test

This is a review for the book  EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course Book + Online (EMT Test Preparation) , which is a review and study guide/test preparation tool for the NREMT Cognitive Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) Certification Exam. As listed on the front cover and the Amazon product page, the book includes the material in the book as well as (supposedly) an online access code for a "free online practice exam" which covers all the areas of the NREMT and will help "to pinpoint where you're strongest and where you need to focus."I'll start with the bad: The online access code does not work at all. I have no idea whether the website itself simply no longer works or what the issue is. However I purchased the book brand new from Amazon, largely based on the fact that it included the online access code. When I went to register it on the website I received an error that the code wasn't accepted or recognized. After trying to enter it multiple times the website displayed a screen stating the code wasn't in the database and that it would send a message to the site administrators and give me access to the content temporarily while they addressed the issue. However, after confirming the code again and submitting that 'verification' page the website then displayed ANOTHER error stating it could not submit that data and giving me no way forward. I e-mailed the only contact address on the website, but did not receive a response. If I do eventually receive access to the online website and practice test I will update this review with a detailed evaluation of the online component.In looking through recent reviews it appears I am not the first person to have problems with online access codes for the EMT book failing to work in 2016, but those negative reviews are not being generally displayed to Amazon customers prior to purchase due to their standard filtering settings. As a result of the multiple recent reviews with this same problem I'm unsure whether the website and online access simply no longer work, or are a marketing ploy. Especially if you are looking for review with an online component before testing in the near future I would not recommend buying this book, as even if the publisher does eventually fix this problem and get me a working online access code to a working website, I will have lost a good chunk of valuable study time - I test in under 2 weeks.That said, there is some good news about the book itself: The book shows an original copyright date of 2012, but a publication date of 2016, so it appears to have been updated or at least reviewed somewhat recently. The information and questions in it seem to be reasonably current and generally match with what was in the standard AAOS 10th edition (2011) EMT textbook, and I personally like the format. As you can see in the photo the chapters are basically an outline-type rundown of the major information and facts that you should know for your exam. They present the critical and important information, and seem to omit a lot of the 'filler' information that recent EMT textbooks delight in throwing at students.Do keep in mind that this book is NOT intended to teach you to be an EMT from scratch -- it won't replace your textbook or a formal EMT course entirely, so if it's been a year or more since your course and you're just now looking to test you'd be well served to break out your formal textbook and reread some of the actual chapters, especially on anything you feel weak on, as well. The book also includes information on how to prepare for the NREMT Computer Adaptive Test exam itself, and some tips on how to take a CAT-based test which is very different from typical pen-and-paper exams, or even from a traditional computer based test where you're able to skip and go back to questions, etc.If you're only purchasing this book as a stand-alone, physical book to use as a review tool for your NREMT then it may be worthwhile, especially if you can get it either used or inexpensively. However, if you are looking to buy it with the intention of using the online portion then as of 2016 I would not purchase it until the publisher and multiple current reviews have confirmed that they have fixed their problems

I took my EMT class in 2015. I took my practical exam in July of 2016, since then I have not opened a book. I needed to obtain my EMT license for the current job that I hold. I downloaded two apps on my iPhone and did multiple practice tests. The tests were helping, but I did not understand the information, only how to take a test. I purchased this book, read it at work and did practice tests. I am not a fan of reading and never have been. Constantly putting books down and forgetting about them, which isn't helpful when you need to study. I took my written exam for the first time in June of 2016. I failed it. I felt terrible and dumb like I could not obtain any information. I kept putting my test date off to take my exam because I felt stupid. Finally I cracked down, did some research and purchased this book.The way that this book is broken down into bullet points for each chapter was much more manageable for me to comprehend. A combination of reading this book and taking practice tests on the app Pocket Prep (EMT) helped my pass my written exam in January of 2017. Nearly two years after the start of my EMT course. I highly suggest this book for anyone who needs a boost with studying and a simple breakdown of all the unnecessary information loaded into the EMT book itself which bogs your mind down.

Very helpful

Great book great teaching aids and tips

I had skimmed through the whole book and the topics are relevant and to the point. There are no flowery words. Should use this book during or after the EMT course (for refresher). This book acts as a summary to the topic. There are no pictures, tables, illustrations - to aid in comprehension and remembering. It's definitely up to you to already study the stuff previously. DEFINITELY a crash course for reminding you of the particulars!!!

I m also an EMT studying student,I purchased this book .I think it is best helping book.Buy this book for good knowledge