Just finished my EMT-B class; need advice.

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Hi all, my name is Roger and I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

My practical exam is June 26th and, of course, the written to follow. I happen to have some
leftover gift cards from Barnes & Noble and I noticed they have some self-test/-help books
for passing the EMT-B test. I could use a good reservoir of scenario based questions
and maybe some practical demonstrations as well.

I have a little over $50 to play with. All seem within that margin. Also, most are NREMT
based. Would that help or take me in the wrong direction.

Again it needs to be something that Barnes & Noble stock. I live near Boston if that matters.

Here is a link to Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Thanks.

Roger.
 
Personally, I say take the first attempt at the test WITHOUT any outside source. If you fail, you will know what to expect and what to work on. If you do outside sources beforehand it could screw up your thinking process.


Go in with just your knowledge and see how you do... many people pass first time without any outside studying :)
 
Thanks, Linuss, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Roger.
 
First, welcome to EMTLife!

I guess I see it a bit differently. I'd rather make the investment now instead of having to pay the re-test fee and go through the whole process again. There are some great free resources online (search around), and there are some great resources that you'll have to pay for. While I passed on the first time, if I had to do it again I'd utilize a lot of those resources to make sure I was successful.

Some good resources available at Barnes and Noble:

EMT-Basic - Interactive Flashcards Book for EMT
SUCCESS! for the EMT-Basic (2nd Edition)
EMT-Basic Review Manual for National Certification

Others will have differing opinions, but I wouldn't want to waste my time and resources having to go through the process again. I believe that with any test it's actually testing your pure knowledge and also your ability to take the test. Those books will help you learn to be a better test taker while also enhancing your knowledge.

Good luck!
 
Roger said:
Hi all, my name is Roger and I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

My practical exam is June 26th and, of course, the written to follow. I happen to have some
leftover gift cards from Barnes & Noble and I noticed they have some self-test/-help books
for passing the EMT-B test. I could use a good reservoir of scenario based questions
and maybe some practical demonstrations as well.

I have a little over $50 to play with. All seem within that margin. Also, most are NREMT
based. Would that help or take me in the wrong direction.

Again it needs to be something that Barnes & Noble stock. I live near Boston if that matters.

Here is a link to Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Thanks.

Roger.
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welcome!

actually got an awesome book- its called "EMT-Basic Review , a case based approach

it comes with a CD and its just like taking the CBT for NREMT.

i was studying with it before i actually took my written final for my class and it was really helpful because (at least for me) put my mind in the mode for scenario based questions and how i SHOULD be thinking.

the ISBN is 978-0-323-04776-0

it was $36 bucks but i think well worth it :)
 
Heres some good examples of NREMT practical skill stations http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dcmt&aq=f

If youre worried about the NR CBT then just reread your text book. Make sure you know s/s of EVERYTHING in it. From a pneumothorax to hyperglycemia to eclampsia. For each, know what interventions are called for in what sequence and how to integrate everything into your patient assessment.

Make sure you also know the AHA CPR/AED/choking guidelines like the back of your hand, questions about those will likely nitpick about the exact sequence you do things in. Know when its appropriate to just give supplemental oxygen and when it's time for positive pressure ventilations.
 
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. :rolleyes:

Pneumothorax, thanks for the ISBN. I think I saw that one at the book store last week.
While tempted to buy it, I wasn't sure it would be up to date with a publish date of 2005.
My text book "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured" has a PD of 2009.
There could be a lot of changes since 2005. One thing I have noticed about the health care
business is that they love to change things. Did you notice and extraneous information?

Anyway, thanks for your opinions and suggestions.

Roger.
 
Roger said:
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. :rolleyes:

Pneumothorax, thanks for the ISBN. I think I saw that one at the book store last week.
While tempted to buy it, I wasn't sure it would be up to date with a publish date of 2005.
My text book "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured" has a PD of 2009.
There could be a lot of changes since 2005. One thing I have noticed about the health care
business is that they love to change things. Did you notice and extraneous information?

Anyway, thanks for your opinions and suggestions.

Roger.
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i didnt really notice anything that would "date" it. I still have my current text book (by Limmer, et al) to reference if i were unsure. like i said before, i liked it because it was case based..not just matching fill in the blank type stuff.:)
 
Like you, I would like the "case-based" questions so I am considering it.
I guess it comes with a CD that has 2 test made to mimic the computer
based test.

Thanks.

Roger.
 
A website that helped me:

http://www.prenhall.com/emtachieve/

id say its well worth the $30!! its pretty much a website with all these different practice tests. alot of them were similar to the NREMT questions, and after each practice test it explains the right answer!! i would highly recommend it!
 
Pneumothorax said:
welcome!

actually got an awesome book- its called "EMT-Basic Review , a case based approach

it comes with a CD and its just like taking the CBT for NREMT.

i was studying with it before i actually took my written final for my class and it was really helpful because (at least for me) put my mind in the mode for scenario based questions and how i SHOULD be thinking.

the ISBN is 978-0-323-04776-0

it was $36 bucks but i think well worth it :)
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I would second this book. You can find it pretty cheap on Alibris.
 
Pneumothorax said:
welcome!

actually got an awesome book- its called "EMT-Basic Review , a case based approach

it comes with a CD and its just like taking the CBT for NREMT.

i was studying with it before i actually took my written final for my class and it was really helpful because (at least for me) put my mind in the mode for scenario based questions and how i SHOULD be thinking.

the ISBN is 978-0-323-04776-0

it was $36 bucks but i think well worth it :)
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I decided to go with Pneumothorax's suggestion. The only problem is
is that no one stocks the book. I had to order it. But I have till June 26th
and a few weeks after that so I can wait a few days. I will let others know how
it goes and if I think the book is helpful. A mini review maybe.

Besides, I love that word...Pneumothorax...good omen! :rolleyes:
Nasty condition but the word itself is fascinating.
 
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