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Hello :) my names Samantha ,im 19, and currently working in a podiatry office as a medical assistant. Im currently taking a class to become a certified emt. just want some insight from anyone at all in the field.

so basically im having a little trouble keeping up with the class being that its intensive 3 days a week 3 hours a day. i really want this or else i wouldnt be looking for suggestions. ive passed every test including cpr and am doing great in skills but i feel like im not soaking in all the important information needed in the field. im passing but just enough. reading isnt my thing so im assuming thats why im having trouble. im more hands on.

point being does anyone think this will be a problem? i know once i see it in action it will come a lot easier for me. just wondering if anyone had similar problems and am doing wonderful in the field currently.
 
Because you're not the "reader" type, I suggest you still read the info, and then "play" with the info about how it may become something you might have to deal with in the field. Ask yourself how might you apply what you've just read?

If you have a pet (even a pet rock will do!) teach the pet the information you've just read. I literally mean talk to the pet as if you're trying to get the pet to understand the material. Who knows, you may end up with a highly educated hamster, but you will be the one who really is learning!

Trust me when I say the following: EMT school is very, very basic stuff. Please do not misunderstand me: EMT school is difficult because you are building an entirely new base of education. That is always the hardest part of learning something new.

Good luck!
 
Akulahawk said:
Because you're not the "reader" type, I suggest you still read the info, and then "play" with the info about how it may become something you might have to deal with in the field. Ask yourself how might you apply what you've just read?

If you have a pet (even a pet rock will do!) teach the pet the information you've just read. I literally mean talk to the pet as if you're trying to get the pet to understand the material. Who knows, you may end up with a highly educated hamster, but you will be the one who really is learning!

Trust me when I say the following: EMT school is very, very basic stuff. Please do not misunderstand me: EMT school is difficult because you are building an entirely new base of education. That is always the hardest part of learning something new.

Good luck!
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This sounds nuts but it's true.

My roommate has the working knowledge of an EMT-I nearly....he got annoyed getting it but he got it! lol

Hell he can talk you through a surgical crich and when it's indicated albeit that's not super complicated.

Try and get a study group going with some of your classmates and practice on each other. Get the NREMT sheets, you can print them off the NREMT website and practice assessments on each other. Talk to your instructor and see if theres a time you and your group can come in and use the equipment. We actually push students to do this. Sometimes, depending on if your school is attached to an agency, you might get a field person around that's willing to help a little bit.

I'm the same way, I learn by seeing and doing. I function just fine in the field albeit in medic school I busted my *** and came out the valedictorian.
 
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Akulahawk said:
Because you're not the "reader" type, I suggest you still read the info, and then "play" with the info about how it may become something you might have to deal with in the field. Ask yourself how might you apply what you've just read?

If you have a pet (even a pet rock will do!) teach the pet the information you've just read. I literally mean talk to the pet as if you're trying to get the pet to understand the material. Who knows, you may end up with a highly educated hamster, but you will be the one who really is learning!

Trust me when I say the following: EMT school is very, very basic stuff. Please do not misunderstand me: EMT school is difficult because you are building an entirely new base of education. That is always the hardest part of learning something new.

Good luck!
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it honestly doesnt sound crazy maybe a little funny but funny enough to work i will definitely try some study groups and skill groups. i appreciate both of you answering thank you so much. needed that :)
 
Robb said:
This sounds nuts but it's true.

My roommate has the working knowledge of an EMT-I nearly....he got annoyed getting it but he got it! lol

Hell he can talk you through a surgical crich and when it's indicated albeit that's not super complicated.

Try and get a study group going with some of your classmates and practice on each other. Get the NREMT sheets, you can print them off the NREMT website and practice assessments on each other. Talk to your instructor and see if theres a time you and your group can come in and use the equipment. We actually push students to do this. Sometimes, depending on if your school is attached to an agency, you might get a field person around that's willing to help a little bit.

I'm the same way, I learn by seeing and doing. I function just fine in the field albeit in medic school I busted my *** and came out the valedictorian.
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THATS GREAT ! late congrats to that. thanks so much for replying needed to know i wasnt going downhill . i will definitely try some study groups n skills practice
 
You might also be able to find animations on youtube that explain things like diabetes, COPD, heart disease...illnesses that can be difficult to visualize ast first.
 
I'd be careful of watching skills videos though. You don't want to learn something outdated.
 
Kahn Academy FTW
 
Robb said:
Khan Academy FTW
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I whole-heartedly agree. That guy knows everything, like he's a one man middle, high, and post-secondary school. I wouldn't be surprised if he had an EMT cert and a couple skills videos laying around somewhere. :D

As to the original OP, have you started NREMT practice tests yet? You must know the material well in order to pass and get the national cert. Try flashcards or summarizing/rewriting chapter sections as concept maps, diagrams, etc. Also try annotating with different colored post-its indicating different things (brings me back to high school lit). You've got to know the written material as well as the skills stations.
 
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MonkeyArrow said:
I whole-heartedly agree. That guy knows everything, like he's a one man middle, high, and post-secondary school. I wouldn't be surprised if he had an EMT cert and a couple skills videos laying around somewhere. :D

As to the original OP, have you started NREMT practice tests yet? You must know the material well in order to pass and get the national cert. Try flashcards or summarizing/rewriting chapter sections as concept maps, diagrams, etc. Also try annotating with different colored post-its indicating different things (brings me back to high school lit). You've got to know the written material as well as the skills stations.
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Thanks for fixing that for me. I knew it didn't look right.
 
Rin said:
You might also be able to find animations on youtube that explain things like diabetes, COPD, heart disease...illnesses that can be difficult to visualize ast first.
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yea my teacher told me the same thing to be careful with the videos but i mean learning about those isnt hard to me cuz i work in podiatrist office i see bloody ulcers and bones all day, just remembering like the medical terms and which is which. but skills videos definitely help me
 
MonkeyArrow said:
I whole-heartedly agree. That guy knows everything, like he's a one man middle, high, and post-secondary school. I wouldn't be surprised if he had an EMT cert and a couple skills videos laying around somewhere. :D

As to the original OP, have you started NREMT practice tests yet? You must know the material well in order to pass and get the national cert. Try flashcards or summarizing/rewriting chapter sections as concept maps, diagrams, etc. Also try annotating with different colored post-its indicating different things (brings me back to high school lit). You've got to know the written material as well as the skills stations.
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well my teacher said we only tAke the state exam and if we wanna take national registry he said its separate
 
samanthaa94 said:
well my teacher said we only tAke the state exam and if we wanna take national registry he said its separate
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There are more than a few states that require NREMT for initial licensure and it can make life really easy.

Nevada for example, you give them an application, your money (it's dirt cheap here...like 60$ for initial and 10 for recert) and a copy of your NREMT card and they give you a NV certification.

The NREMT is nice to have. Gonna be easier to do it while it's all fresh in your mind. I think there may be time limits as to how long you have after your class to do it as well but I'm not sure.
 
Hey Samantha, I am currently in the EMS Academy Basic and Advanced right now, and I understand, I think one of the key things that is helping me get through and memorize my skills, is constant repetition. Over and over until I get sick. I will bother my instructors until I feel comfortable that I know exactly what I am doing.

Always ask questions.
If you don't get it, you wont. So ask again.
Physically do it over again.
Verbalize everything your doing.
Explain why you are doing what your doing.
Make sure you UNDERSTAND why you are doing it.
 
Robb said:
There are more than a few states that require NREMT for initial licensure and it can make life really easy.

Nevada for example, you give them an application, your money (it's dirt cheap here...like 60$ for initial and 10 for recert) and a copy of your NREMT card and they give you a NV certification.

The NREMT is nice to have. Gonna be easier to do it while it's all fresh in your mind. I think there may be time limits as to how long you have after your class to do it as well but I'm not sure.
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yea im definitely going to need to ask him about that one because all he mentioned was state
 
MyshelMarie said:
Hey Samantha, I am currently in the EMS Academy Basic and Advanced right now, and I understand, I think one of the key things that is helping me get through and memorize my skills, is constant repetition. Over and over until I get sick. I will bother my instructors until I feel comfortable that I know exactly what I am doing.

Always ask questions.
If you don't get it, you wont. So ask again.
Physically do it over again.
Verbalize everything your doing.
Explain why you are doing what your doing.
Make sure you UNDERSTAND why you are doing it.
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yea im definitely gunna start basically talking to myself your not the first one to give me that advice so i think it will be really helpful with my studying . how do u feel about flash cards everyone keeps telling me flashcards as well
 
Robb said:
There are more than a few states that require NREMT for initial licensure and it can make life really easy.

Nevada for example, you give them an application, your money (it's dirt cheap here...like 60$ for initial and 10 for recert) and a copy of your NREMT card and they give you a NV certification.

The NREMT is nice to have. Gonna be easier to do it while it's all fresh in your mind. I think there may be time limits as to how long you have after your class to do it as well but I'm not sure.
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After 6 months I believe you have to take the refresher. 2 years is max, if I remember right.
Definitely recommend getting it, though. It may be difficult to find a job under 21 (my situation... Although I also have a very horrendous driving record I'm sorting out), just to prepare you for that potential possibility.
 
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