EMT studying

[KTess11]

I start my classes in a few months and was wondering what are some things that you all used to study? Do you have any techniques or study aids?
Thanks

 

[STXmedic]

Read your book and make flash cards. Those two will probably help you the most. Try to read the chapter before you cover it in class.

 

[DesertMedic66]

Read your book and make flash cards. Those two will probably help you the most. Try to read the chapter before you cover it in class.

This. Study groups with classmates seems to also help some students.

 

[Ewok Jerky]

Download nremt practical skills check off sheets and start memorizing. You might not understand it but you need to memorize it sober or later.

 

[titmouse]

Read that book like there is no tomorrow. For the lab ask as many questions as you feel necessary. Jblearning.com is what I have used.

 

[titmouse]

Btw welcome to the board.

 

[teedubbyaw]

Study AIDS with study aids.

 

[STXmedic]

 

[ViolynEMT]

Everything everyone has said plus looking at Quizlet or Memorize. com Not just the questions you are looking up for quizzes. Study them all. I read half of the book before classes started. Then I read every chapter twice after that. Maybe a little overkill, but I know the material really well and it made the class a lot easier. Made passing the NREMT exam, the first time, easier. Good luck and welcome.

 

[MedMaddy]

Personally I just make sure I'm super attentive to lectures and demonstrations then just do tons of practice questions/scenarios before quizzes/exam. Anywhere I do poorly I will reread the material and try another practice set. Works for me!

 

[Angel]

dont be afraid to ask questions

 

[emsbroadcast]

I think by getting a good study guide, it helps a lot on both understanding the EMT curriculum and preparing for the National Registry Exam
The study guide at NREMT Academy (http://NREMTAcademy.com) have a lot of material breakdowns and online mini tests that will help any EMT-B test takers to feel confident when taking the National Registry.
The EMT-Basic curriculum from the AAOS book consist of a lot of redundancy.
By using a good study guide, you will be able to focus more on what are essential on both passing the National Registry Exam, as well as being a good EMT.
You already spend a lot of money and time to become an EMT, a small price for a study guide shouldn't be a big deal to get.
At the end of the day it is cheaper to get the NREMT Academy study guide and pass the exam, rather than having to retake the exam cause you failed.

 

[happylittleblue]

I read the chapter ahead of class and it allowed me to grasp concepts better. I also took really good notes. You have to remember that from the time you complete the course to actually taking registry can be a few weeks so these notes are going to come in handy! Additionally, when it came time to the class final, I was able to look at my past quizzes to see the questions and answers, I'd suggest reviewing those before the final if you have the ability. Primarily notes though...focus on that. I was also able to record my teacher using my phone so I'd also suggest that if you feel that may help. Good luck!

 

[KTess11]

THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!

 

[Chewy20]

Biggest thing for me was to ask questions. Even if it feels like a dumb question. More than likely everyone else in class would benefit from hearing the answer again.

 

[SocraticMethod]

I just finished my course. I'd strongly recommend taking some time to study anatomy, physio, and medical terminology if not register for these courses outright. You'll be so far ahead of the pack it's ridiculous.

 

[Tk11]

Read your book and make flash cards. Those two will probably help you the most. Try to read the chapter before you cover it in class.

I just started as well and have been doing this

 

[RedAirplane]

Depending on your class, read the full chapter thoroughly either before or after the corresponding lecture.

My attention span is a lot less than it was in the past, so I like to stop at the end of the page and make sure I know what I just read. If not, take a short break then go on.