As a EMT BASIC. I used an EMT practice test app on my phone to prepare for the NREMT. I devoted myself to do 30 questions every morning when I woke up and 30 questions s at night before I went to bed for 2 weeks. Thats 840 total practice questions, I passed my national first try in or around 70 or so questions. 😉
I passed my NREMT first try as well. I also used an EMT test app, I did roughly 60 practice exams ranging from 10 to 100 questions per day for 2 weeks to prep for the NREMT test.
@@ZeonikTV wow! 100 questions on some days, that's is a lot! good for you seriously. I'm a dumb dumb so I shot for consistency no matter the day. 30 questions (twice a day) day in and day out. went from an average score of 50-60% on the practice tests and ended with a 88%- 95% in any subject by the end of the 2 weeks. Caffeine and adrenaline prior to NREMT also helped me out a lot!
The two best pieces of advice I ever received from a Paramedic were: Keep your hands out of your pockets, and jump in. You can't learn anything if you stand idly by and reflect on a emergency scene.
Tip: Check your ego. Don’t be lazy, have a strong work ethic. “do the scut work”. Knowledge can be remediated, lacking personality not so easy. Signed, EMT-P.
@@albertledesma5173 it's easy to say that for any career or job but particularly harder in a few handful of careers. EMS just happens to be one of them. Granted there are others, but you know what I mean.
Jordan Manuelito Not even close. The job/career should have ZERO bearing on being a hard worker and checking your ego. No matter what you are doing, you should be the hardest worker out there with your mind opened the most. That way you’re most apt to outlearn everyone else along with out working everyone else. I’ve been in fire/EMS for over 20 years, so there’s nothing you’re gonna say that will convince me that this field is too difficult to be the hardest worker in. I’ve always said people with your mentality will weed themselves out either in academy or very early on their career.
@@youngspiredcyrine9277 loved it I havent been in a school setting since high school (10 years ago) teachers were helpful and the material was somewhat easy to digest
My tips for Paramedic School. 1. You better make sure you have plenty of time to study outside the class before you jump into paramedic school, you have to make it a priority, you might have to give up other activities you normally do. Paramedic school is information intensive. It was tougher than having a full load of classes in college. 2. Have good study skills and note-taking skills. You will be using your own notes as study guides. You can find youtube videos on both. 3. Do not miss a class. As I said the course is information-intensive and they move from one subject to the next at a good pace and you do not want to get behind and miss something. You better be ready to commit and give 100%. 4. Do not be afraid to mark up your expensive textbooks, highlight and make notes in the book itself as needed, they are a tool, use em. 5. When you read a chapter/s before class, write down anything you do not understand so you can ask questions in class. 6. The course is what you make of it. You might have a great instructor or a bad one but all the materials are available to you, you will get out what you put in. 7. Do extra. Does the course allow you to stay after class is over and put in time practicing on the dummies? Do it. Put in as many days doing ride alongs and ER time as you can, ask if you can do more days etc. 8. Be aware, EMT and Paramedic training may turn you into a hypochondriac. EMT class was a piece of cake, Paramedic school is intense. Just the amount of information you are expected to memorize. Though EMT may have been easy for me because it was hard to get into, took 2 years to get an opening in my area and by the time I got in I had already taken Medical Terminology, and an intense Human Anatomy course so the medical terms and Anatomy in the EMT course came very easy. If you are not in a hurry, I would suggest taking a medical terminology and Human Anatomy class at your local community college. It will help you more than you can imagine.
The best tip I give to emt basics is understand the processes of the skills, illnesses, and injuries. During clinicals you should be in the middle of everything, meaning don’t wait for your preceptor to tell you to do something if it is within your certification level. Preceptors love when they don’t have to tell you to get vitals, help the patient on the stretcher, attach leads, etc. This gives them the chance to focus on other things instead of hovering over you like a hawk because they don’t trust you. Also on NR, most of the time all the answers are right but the answer that comes first in the process is usually the right one. My last tip is be confident, learn the material and drill it until it’s second nature. - Firefighter/AEMT starting paramedic in January.
The biggest thing I saw in my EMT class was that people were studying to pass course exams, they weren't studying to better understand the content. Remember that your EMT course is essentially just a test prep class for the NREMT exam. It's no value to you to memorize all the test questions in the class and get a 100% in the class, if you don't understand the concepts behind the questions. Several of my classmates were obsessed with having a perfect score, but then failed the NREMT because of that. When it comes to skills, be deliberate and confident. Understand the reason you're doing what you are, don't simply memorize steps. Missing a step can throw you off, but if you have an intuitive understanding of the process, it's easy to overcome a misstep and correct course. I went into my weakest skills exams with a confident mentality and I made deliberate decisions that I knew I could justify. Keep the patient in mind. I was told by a proctor after having tested nearly 100 different students, that I was the only person to introduce myself to my pt and that the pt felt that I provided the best care despite me feeling that I stumbled at times. Focus on providing quality patient care, be confident, and be deliberate.
I'm almost done with EMT school and I started from zero medical knowledge outside a biology class back in college. These are really good tips. Because of my job, I had a hard time reading through all of the chapters, specially the long ones. Instead, I glossed over them trying to get the general idea of what the chapter talks about and then add it to our lecture and ask the questions that come from it. Watch different videos on a specific skill and make-up videos that students do. That will give you an idea on how you're supposed to perform instead of an instructor showing you the "perfect" way to do it. Also, always ask question! I went from being one of the oldest guys in the class (everyone else is around 20ish) to being recognized by instructors for asking questions and they even follow my progress and know I'm ready for my skills sign off or something. I try to mimic that on my ride-alongs and it does wonders for me. And yes, be proactive and show determination to do stuff as opposed to the person who is good with the book but sits in the back when it comes to doing skills. Even my classmates approach me with questions or join my group to see how I'm doing it. 3 weeks left for me. Good luck and stay safe brothers and sisters!
As someone who’s in emt school for the second time, I can tell you what I learned from my first round failures. Get the EMT crash course book. It’s like cliff notes for BLS And Get up with people. If you are catching on a little better, seek out someone who’s struggling. It helps the stronger one with fine tuning their knowledge, and helps the weaker one with more learning time
Two biggest things for myself as an EMT-B was 1) During clinicals, ask questions and ask to do the little things. This shows that you want experience and you'll end up getting to try alot of things. 2) During class, about 3 months before taking National Registery I started test prep through the EMT-Prep app. Repetition will sharpen your mind for the big test.
Small tip: 1.) if I had to learn something difficult which I just couldn't process that easily... I did some drawing. A list of hard to remember symptoms were easier to remember after I made a caricature or funny drawing of it. Other parts of brain gets activated making it easier to remember. 2.) Drink one more coffee. Caffeine helps and a bit of motion to get it refreshes your brain. That's the two which helped me a lot during med/dental school. Thanks for reading 😉
That’s so true (and weird) when I was in nursing school trying to learn all these terms it was so hard so I would draw stuff in the word so I could remember and it worked!
I went through EMT school at 17 and I will say that having a general understanding of anatomy and physiology helped me out quite a lot. Whether it's during lecture, understanding skills, or on ride alongs; A&P doesn't disappear.
I hated school growing up so much. However, EMT school was the most fun I ever had. Great instructor, great classmates, and was learning every class. My 1 tip for anyone. Make sure you have the time to do the course. We had so many drops from people not be able to come to class.
My best thing work that ED more hours than required ..then ride with as many different county or city wide crews as you can. They are a wealth of information. Go above and beyond what is required. I was in nursing for 15 years before going into the field...respect for the First Responders!!!
Write a lot of notes; while reading, and during lectures. Then I would integrate the two notes and rewrite them together. I would even write down questions I didn’t know after quizes and then study that info and add the knowledge to my notes so I had it for the future. Not only did that help me get through testing but I referenced those notes through out my internship and for NREMT testing. I finished all my paramedic testing with ease due to my killer note taking and study habits.
Don't be in a hurry to go right into Paramedic training as a new EMT. Learn how to lift, move patients and handle scenes. Above all learn how to calm down and treat pts as you would want your grandma treated. Once you have mastered that.... move on with your education. Good luck in your career, it has been a true joy in my life since 1983!!
Fantastic video! I found myself using many of these strategies to get through medic school. Personally, I'm also a huge proponent of keeping an ongoing list of things to review that I come across during the day. It's a good way to stay engaged and use any spare time you might happen to come across. During school, I started to handwrite everything I possibly could; from lecture notes to copying down info from my textbook (instead of highlighting). Whenever time permitted, I would review my handwritten notes and type them up so I could easily look up something. I find the physical act of writing engages me more keeping me focused, and helping info to better sink-in. Another tactic I found helped retain knowledge was to break study topics into small
Really like your channel! I'm looking to study to be a paramedic in the next year or so thus videos like this are really helpful to giving me a better understanding of what I'm getting into. Cheers!
When I was in EMT class this is what I did Take notes of what the instructor says. It seems simple enough but if the instructor is talking about it, then it’s important. Trying to write down every little minute detail from every chapter is an extremely hard and close to unattainable goal. Doing this will also make it easier to study your notes because you’ll only have the stuff that matters
I’m a first year medic student right now, and hopefully starting my clinical placement In the new year (as long as my finals go well) I’m happy I stumbled across this channel, I’ve found a lot of helpful things here
When I was in EMT school, I used flashcards to know the terms, I also printed off the NREMT skill stations and practiced it with my friends or students on days to study and learn, Our instructor had a lab that we came in an used backboards and AEDs, KED to run through scenarios to help us better apply our knowledge out in the field.
@@firstimeshooter6590 Have you already maxed out your attempts with the national? What are you struggling with? and what material are you using to study?
This is a great thing for me to be watching, as I have my nose in my EMT textbook, trying to familiarise myself with it before I start the course in January.
Nice Ruth, it is definitely a good idea to get your feet wet prior to your program. It will help out a lot. Do you know what career path you want to take?
Firefighter Ambitions Shooting for paramedic, but will be working the truck after I get my cert. The great thing is that my local JC has a whole load of healthcare programs, and one that is a career transition program for paramedic to RN. But hey. If it’s not for me, I can always go back to the restaurant that I work at.
@@ruthroseverhaegh6677 The bridge programs from medic to RN are awesome. Thats huge that you are opening your options up. I want to wish you the best of luck in anything you decided to pursue. 😊
Attend ALL the training. Even the boring stuff. I did my EMT as a Law Enforcement Officer so my call responses were not as numerous as a FT-EMS provider. So every quarter training session, annual conference, training opportunity that came up, I attended as much as possible. This kept me current, exposed me to new concepts and ingrained the basics I needed when they were needed.
@@Minty.cat. Thats a HUGE step, way to go. Several of my academy brothers and sisters went the paramedic route and they love it. They said school was definitely challenging but very doable. Here's some important advice I got from them, "Be sure to stay on top of your assignments and study time. The program is typically fast paced and will require you to quickly grasp and learn concepts. Once you fall behind it becomes challenging to catch up; but can totally be done with a little effort. And most importantly do your best to prepare your family ahead of time letting them know the expectations while you go through school (i.e. you're gonna be physically precent at times but not emotionally or mentally due to you studying, you're going to need help covering your load around the house like chores, etc). What career path do you expect to take after school?
I went to my second OR in paramedic school and was halfway through when I finally mentioned it to the head anesthesiologist. Being proactive helped. I did the minimum 5 tubes in the last half of the shift alone. I ran to any room I saw being prepped.
I’d say don’t just memorize what you’re supposed to do when you’re treating a patient, instead try to understand every intervention you do. Pick at your medics brain a bit when you have down time even if it’s something outside your scope, understanding as much as you can will make you much better at the job.
Good luck Vinny. Several of my academy brothers and sisters went the paramedic route and they love it. They said school was definitely challenging but very doable. Here's some important advice I got from them, "Be sure to stay on top of your assignments and study time. The program is typically fast paced and will require you to quickly grasp and learn concepts. Once you fall behind it becomes challenging to catch up; but can totally be done with a little effort. And most importantly do your best to prepare your family ahead of time letting them know the expectations while you go through school (i.e. you're gonna be physically precent at times but not emotionally or mentally due to you studying, you're going to need help covering your load around the house like chores, etc). You looking to go the fire, nursing, or private ambulance route?
That awesome Kay. Sam gave some great tips. I'd recommend you finding a facebook group or someone that has taken the exact course you are going to take and get their 2 cents from their personal experience about the course (i.e. what the learning atmosphere is like, what to expect from the course and instructors, study tips, etc). This can totally help decrease the overwhelming feeling that may occur early on in school. Don't let this freak you out at all lol. EMT school is totally doable =) I recommend trying to speak with people from previous classes because every EMT course (although the same in the national requirements area) differ from one another in several ways (i.e. how the program is ran). Are you looking to work for an ambulance company or a fire department after school?
@@Kay-wt9es Thats awesome. I recommend you start looking further into the firefighter recruitment process now. Getting a jump start can make the world of difference for you come EMT graduation day. Prepare yourself for the firefighting testing process now, so when you're done with your EMT you can go out and start testing confidently right away. Start by checking out this page: firefighterambitions.com/become-a-firefighter It will give you a good idea of what to expect. After that be sure to check out all of the our informational videos on our youtube channel, they will give you direct examples of the recruitment process, firefighter skills, etc: 📸 TH-cam CHANNEL: th-cam.com/users/FirefighterAmbitions I hope this helps you. If you ever have questions about anything firefighter related, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck! 😊
**TIP: As a person currently in paramedic school, my tip is, DON’T underestimate how difficult it is! We are being trained on how to keep people alive in their most vulnerable moments, don’t underestimate that. It’s A LOT of material and A LOT work that you have to put in to be successful. Be safe out there! ;)
I'll say right now good tips on how to get through the program. You definitely need/ require all these attributes in order to be successful through these programs. This is the part were I change the tempo. Ive been in EMS for 10 years with over 5 1/2 as a paramedic. I live in California. Unless you plan on going the FD route or move out of state and join a great EMS system like in texas, Washington or wherever in all honesty don't do it. The abuse of the EMS system out here is ridiculous. I've had my far share of great calls were I but my medic skills to use. But in turn I've ran a lot more calls that did not require EMS and could have gone to the hospital by private vehicle. And the general consensus with a lot of my fellow coworkers was the same. Even in other counties it was the same. Also what they pay out here for paramedics or EMT's and the cost of living is not substantial in any means. I would have to work multiple hours of OT in order to live comfortably and even then the time I would miss with family and friends was definitely not worth it. On top of that the emotional stress, physical stress, mental stress and lack of sleep that I would have to deal with on a daily basis was also definitely not worth it. If you want to be a firefighter do it. Swat medic do it. Moving out of state state into an EMS system where cost of living is cheaper do it. For those of you considering going to EMT/ Paramedic school to get experience for nursing school, just go to nursing school. Depending on what you're doing as a nurse almost none of what you learned as a paramedic /EMT would relate unless you're an ER nurse and even then you'll have the proper training from nursing school to know what you're doing as you took the tips from this video and apply it to that. I know this is not universal for everyone and I know it might sound toxic but I'm a realist and people should really know what they're getting themselves into for they jump in. Which I wish i would've learned a long time ago. What I would advise is if you see an EMS crew on they're down time go and talk to them and really ask them about the job, what it entitles, the pay, how the provider they work for treats them and whatever else you're interested in. And really ask them to be honest and don't hold back. Hopefully they give you a real answer. I really like your video's man. They're very informative but I honestly think people should know the other side of it. It takes a lot for someone to do this job and I'm at my end with it. As of next year I'm done and hopefully will never have to go back.
@@FirefighterAmbitions well I would love to get on a good 911 service or fire department but not sure fire is in my career path or not due to the fact I'll be 30 in 6 months and I know most fire departments won't hire anyone over 30 due to retirement. So will have to navigate through some of that.
@@rachelbrame9584 30? You are still young. I don't know of any fire departments that wont hire anyone in their 30's personally. I'm interested to know what fire departments do that. I went through the fire academy with guys and girls well in their 30's. Ive seen several firefighters hired in their 40's as well. My mentor was 40 when he got hired. I've also had the pleasure of hiring firefighters well in their 30's as well. 30 is a great age. Amongst several other great qualities, as a 30 year old, you have the luxury of having life experience under your belt. That is highly desirable in the fire service. The shift in the retirement system has changed the culture a little. With a 25 year minimum, the younger generation (like yourself) are highly sought after. But that doesn't mean that older people cant be hired. If they fit the mold of the department, crush the firefighter recruitment process and fire academy, and pass their probationary period, they are no different than any other firefighter. They'll just be a little older when they retire compared to that of a younger firefighter. Don't let age hold you back. Who knows, you could be a great asset to the fire service. If you have a passion to become a firefighter and want to make difference in that field then do it. It is a great career. I have resources that will give you further insight about the fire service and what being a career firefighter consist of. Check out this page: firefighterambitions.com/become-a-firefighter then review the videos on our youtube channel: 📸 TH-cam CHANNEL: th-cam.com/users/FirefighterAmbitions I hope this helps you. If you ever have ay questions or concerns pertaining to the fire service, never hesitate to reach out. 😊
I know with me personally, some of his suggestions worked for me before I even seen this video. I always sat at the front of the classroom so I could avoid the distraction of talking to others and just focusing on the teacher. Upon discussions, me and a few other students would all try to compete against the teacher to show who was more right and who could back it up especially with scenarios ( war stories) . Which he encouraged, because it was making us think harder. When we got to skills, I would say to remember 2 things. 1 do NOT over think, I've seen multiple students fail because of this, and when it comes to skills or the teacher wants a volunteer.... Always try to go first, to test where you are. Don't think about other students when doing this or how much better they may be compared to you. YOU want to pass this, worrying about what other students think won't get you to pass. Also yes, be aggressive during your clinicals. The doctors may allow you to do things or let you see things. I followed an RN into a room that had a patient with a severe virus, and she allowed me to do the patient assessment. They will let you do things if you show them you want to learn
1-Don’t show up to class late, don’t go home early or skip a day of class. 2- Spend some time every day reading the book, listening to podcast, thinking about what you went over in class, etc. Good luck, and be aggressive in your study and pt care.
I have been doing this WEMSA 2020 at the FDNY Foundation at Jay street metro tech. Close to getting in Winter Leadership Academy, I really enjoyed pre req
@@FirefighterAmbitions Thank you very much! End goal is Firefighter/Paramedic. Got a lot of family in the profession and they have been a huge influence and have been helping me through it all.
Be ADAPTABLE! Just as it’s mentioned in the video, the knowledge content of paramedic school is pretty straight forward. The best piece of advice I can offer is to be intentional with the way you train yourself to think through difficult situations. At the end of the day, adaptability is going to be your best friend, and school is the best place to find out what that looks like for yourself.
People will consistently look for the easy way out. You just have to apply yourself and learn the material. Prioritize your day and make time for studying. If you don't study, you will not pass. Trying to memorize practice test answers is also a bad way to try and get by. You can do that all day but if you don't apply yourself to learn the material, you won't make it. Also helped me to make a study schedule/calender. That way it's already set in stone what you're going to study that day
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. If you shy away from doing stuff because you are afraid you’ll mess up, you will never learn anything. You are going to make mistakes. Learn from them and you will only better yourself. Your preceptors will not let you “kill” anyone.
During your practicum, take up any offers to go on overtime shifts with your preceptor. Working with someone who’s not the regular partner can give extra learning opportunities.
Firefighter Ambitions I am planing on working in the field, in Alberta there are some good paying options after completing an ACP (advanced care paramedic) course.
1. Read the chapter BEFORE the lecture 2. Make a checklist of all words, phrases, tools, meds etc. you don't understand...and LOOK THEM UP 3. Be ASSERTIVE during clinical experience. Ask questions 4. Do the scut work. Little things behind the scenes. 5. Seek other explanations if you don't understand something
I am sooo scared because of the fact I suck at anything that has to do with science, and some math, but I am willing of give it all the effort I possibly can.
Paramedic school is pretty intense. All students were ranked by their standing in class. A 86% would put you at the bottom quarter or lower in class. Just about everyone is at 90% or higher. I held an average 97% which put me in the top 1/3 of the class but there were still 8 people or so still doing better than me. When I was in the course, you got to choose who you wanted to go train with after the classroom portion of the course was over. The person ranked #1 in the class got first pick, #2 got to choose from what was left and so on. So the course was very competitive.
@@danielregaldo1365 It depends on who you want to work for. Some fire departments only hire paramedics at times while others will hire both. The major concept that needs to be understood is that generally an EMT certification is a minimum requirement to even have a shot at being eligible for a firefighter position. There are some career fire departments out their that don't require an EMT prior to hire (I tested for one back in 2015). What fire departments do you plan to test for?
@@FirefighterAmbitions hello! Thank you for the info. My plan on opening all the doors that I'm able to on my own, to be a more eligible candidate. The current plan is to test for Sacramento CA, San Francisco, Napa CA, San Jose CA and everything in between and around.
@@danielregaldo1365 Great plan, take every opportunity that fits your needs that you possibly can. How are you feeling about the recruitment process? Do you have any questions about anything?
For EMT-B students, get the pocket prep app!! It’s 20 bucks but it has all the old NREMT questions and you can use it as a study tool to study more strategically...also take the test ASAP!!
Yes I agree, take the NREMT as ASAP for sure while all of the information is still fresh in your memory. Good advice Kyle. Are you working in the field now?
@@kylemills8033 right on. Way to add value Kyle. much respect. Are you currently taking the course again? Whats your plan after you become a certified EMT?
When we get EMT (Paramedics in the UK) students they tend to only want to do what they need to be signed off for. That tip of good was the dishes, get involved etc is defo one that every EMT student should follow. Similarly when EMT students come into a trauma or medical emergency and say I could do this, and we (nurses) are doing whatever, maybe don’t say it out that loud that everyone can hear you, especially if you have refused to walk someone to the WC, been stood at the Nurse desk with your hands in your pocket and done one IV cannulation (which went horribly wrong) in the past 8 hours. (Happened a handful of times in my 17 years in Emergency.
Apply yourself, if you don't understand something from a lecture or chapter, study it, find answers and ask questions. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Don't take this lightly like its just another job, there will be moments in your career where the decision you make is the difference between life and death. There will be times where you want to quit, where you will have doubts and question why you're doing this. I can promise it is worth it, when you see those results that you passed your final exam, the NREMT and have that certification in hand It will be worth it. Also don't think that just because you have your certification that you know anything, practice your skills, study the concepts of why/how/when things happen in the body and why we do the interventions that we do, what they do to the body, how that intervention can make all the difference. Goodluck everyone currently in school and remember, do the right thing for your patient, especially when they aren't doing the right thing for themselves.
AwesomeBolf good for you! I really want to go into EMT school and I wasn’t sure if I could do it because I have a learning disability as well, but you have encouraged me :)
@@mauralawton3260 Definitely go pursue your goals and dreams. Being an EMT firefighter was one of the best decisions i've ever made. It comes with its challenges but still is an awesome career. What are your goals with your EMT certification (i.e. career path)?
My instructor told me that 2 hours is the maximum you should study every night. If you study over 2 hours any information after that point will start becoming blurry due to the way your brain learns. Take a hour walk or go work out or something then hit the books again if you have enough time. Don’t sacrifice sleep for study. If you are running out of time that night, skim over the chapters but don’t make a habit out of this. Also some people benefit from audio learning, most courses offer this. Writing down notes with pen and paper benefits you more than typing it. Ask questions, the only stupid question is the one not asked. Develop study habits early. Everything in your book is testable material.
So I’m a police explorer and if something were to happen, I don’t know how to treat GSW. Can u do a vid? Thanks! (I’m starting EMT school in October and am extremely excited!!!)
Dopamine is easy, don't even need a clock. Take their weight in pounds (120) and drop the third number (12) now subtract 2 (10) and that is your gtt/min for 5mcg/kg/min. if you want 10mcg/kg/min then just double it. Keep in mind that this only works for the standard concentration of 1600 mcg/ml of Dopamine
Ryan, it is relative to the person you're asking. Many of my students said they used EMT flash cards, EMT apps, etc. I personally used the navigation test prep that came along with the main EMT book. At about 2 weeks prior to EMT graduation, I started taking the test prep exams over and over. After I had taken all of the questions the test prep had available I began to focus only on the questions I had gotten wrong. utilizing my notes and the book I grasped a better understanding of each of those questions and retook all of the test prep questions (I think it was a total of 600+ questions at the time; about 100 each section). I ended up getting 95%+ of them right with the other 5% being due to operator error lol (rushing lol). This method took me a lot of time to do but I passed the NREMT the first time. You truly get what you put in. Whens your test?
Make a game out of your material or make it engaging and challenging I would seek the random odd facts or definitions and put them on flash cards I would word them in a challenging way. That was just emt school I’m in for something else come medic school
No question working in the ER is difficult. Some nurses/techs don't want to get involved with students. I found it extremely frustrating just to get the number of IV's I needed. No matter how many times you asked, they would simply do it themselves. I got tired of buying cookies and brownies for the RN station, cleaning the rooms, etc.
Hi there, I am planning on starting my EMT course in January and wanted to get as prepared as possible for it. Do you have any advice on subjects to brush up on or things I will need to have a good understanding of to give me an advantage going into the training. I know it will all be taught to me over time, I have so much extra time on y hands at the moment and would like to use it properly.
I start in January. Do you need any equipment or clothing on the first day such as tactical boots or pants or watches, pen lights etc or can that wait?
Mark, I would look into the specific details of your course for that information. If you have trouble finding this out, send me the link to the course so i can take a look for you. But typically enrolling in an EMT course, you'll get a EMT book, program shirt, pocket CPR mask/kit; which should be included in the program tuition fees. The items you should purchase prior to EMT school are, navy blue dickies or pants alike, a black belt, and some black steel toe boots. Don't feel like you need to go get black red wings boots, they are super expensive and unnecessary. Walmart has some black steel toe boots that worked great for me through the EMT school, the fire academy, and my career as a firefighter. What career path are you looking to pursue?
@@FirefighterAmbitions I'm looking at the paramedic track. I'm 57 so too old and beat up to be a firefighter though if I could I'd be all over it. I'll try and find a link but this is just my EMT certificate and I'm hoping to start paramedic school in the fall. With Christmas coming up I didn't know if I would need any specific gear for school or if I could wait until I start. Didn't want to look like a goober on my first day. Do I need steel toe for paramedic?
@@markjohnson5556 Typically all EMS professional are required to wear some sort of steel toe boot/shoes, for safety reason of course. Not saying we all do but we all should. I'd try and speak with a representative from the institution you are preparing to enroll in. Im sure they can answer all of your questions. But when in doubt follow the conversation we've spoke about earlier. Good luck in school 💪 Don't hesitate to reach out!
When you get your ride time don't deal with abuse from whoever you're working with. There alot of FDs out there to get your time with and worse case you can always have your ride time waived. Learn from my mistakes, don't let yourself get berated or tossed around, whatever. I can't work ambu shifts without having a panic attack, and I don't wanna see anyone else have to deal with that.
I'd start by calling the NREMT and asking them your question. I know they have an international guideline that must be met. Check out this link and see if it can help answer your question: www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/policy-international If I don't find out before you, keep me posted Archer
I want to be a paramedic, I just find it hard to discipline myself to constantly read... And try to absorb all that information. It’s really hard... I can workout like a beast. Run for miles... But sitting down and absorbing all that information is harder for me.
How does the US EMT/Paramedic training programs work? Reading in the comments, I see somebody in high school with "EMT cert." while others are 'EMT Basic" and "EMT-P". Are these different skill levels in the programs? How long does "EMT class" go for, and what skills/qualifications do graduates come out with? Best wishes from an Australian paramedic.
Coover in the United States, an EMT B means EMT BASIC which is an entry level first responder. They are below paramedics in terms of their scope of practice and their certification must be renewed every two years with either taking required continued education classes or some other method that is so time consuming that I forget what it is I erased it from my brain. EMT’s Can administer Naloxone, Glucose, Oxygen and assist with Nitro, Aspirin, Epinephrine, and albuterol inhalers. They’re also known as BLS, Basic Life Support because they can do the basic essentials of life support like splinting, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, long boarding and c-collaring a patient, using the KED, CPR, suctioning, and I might be missing more skills that aren’t coming to me at the moment.
Coover So depending where they work they can run dual EMT or one EMT and a paramedic on board. Where I work I fill that EMT role and I work alongside a paramedic. If the ambulance is dual EMT, the emt crew can always upgrade to an ambulance with a paramedic on board to aid on their call and say if they were to do that, an ambulance with a paramedic and an EMT would show up to aid. If the ambulance is an ALS ambulance (that is what an ambulance consisting of a paramedic is called, advanced life support) then the EMT is basically the assistant of the paramedic and helps set 12 leads, 4 leads, b/p, pulse aux, drives the ambulance, does most of the cleaning, operates gurney the most and aids the paramedic with other duties.
@@weeziteer many thanks for that. very different set up to Australia. In my state we have basically 3 levels staffing ambulances. Base level is Advanced Care Paramedic (Bachelor of Paramedicine), Critical care (post graduate) and in the cities High Acuity (HARU). The latter do roadside surgical procedures, blood infusions, emergency Caesars etc. ACP make up about 80% of staff, and most CCPs and HARU back crews up in SUVs. In rural areas we have Paramedic Practitioners (also do community nursing) and Flight Paramedics.
Sam Rogers If you work with blood enough, eventually you will get over your fear of blood. If being an EMT is really something you want to do, then go for it, don’t let your fear hold you back.
As a EMT BASIC. I used an EMT practice test app on my phone to prepare for the NREMT. I devoted myself to do 30 questions every morning when I woke up and 30 questions s at night before I went to bed for 2 weeks. Thats 840 total practice questions, I passed my national first try in or around 70 or so questions. 😉
What’s the app called?
Tyler Swayzer great question. So I used EMT STUDY, but there’s another my classmates used called EMT POCKET PREP. hope it helps amigo
I passed my NREMT first try as well. I also used an EMT test app, I did roughly 60 practice exams ranging from 10 to 100 questions per day for 2 weeks to prep for the NREMT test.
@@ZeonikTV wow! 100 questions on some days, that's is a lot! good for you seriously. I'm a dumb dumb so I shot for consistency no matter the day. 30 questions (twice a day) day in and day out. went from an average score of 50-60% on the practice tests and ended with a 88%- 95% in any subject by the end of the 2 weeks. Caffeine and adrenaline prior to NREMT also helped me out a lot!
@@ZeonikTV Well done. Are you working as an EMT now?
The two best pieces of advice I ever received from a Paramedic were: Keep your hands out of your pockets, and jump in. You can't learn anything if you stand idly by and reflect on a emergency scene.
Tip: Check your ego. Don’t be lazy, have a strong work ethic. “do the scut work”. Knowledge can be remediated, lacking personality not so easy. Signed, EMT-P.
“Check your ego. Don’t be lazy. Have a strong work ethic.” Shouldn’t people operate like that for every job/career?
@@albertledesma5173 it's easy to say that for any career or job but particularly harder in a few handful of careers. EMS just happens to be one of them. Granted there are others, but you know what I mean.
Jordan Manuelito Not even close. The job/career should have ZERO bearing on being a hard worker and checking your ego. No matter what you are doing, you should be the hardest worker out there with your mind opened the most. That way you’re most apt to outlearn everyone else along with out working everyone else. I’ve been in fire/EMS for over 20 years, so there’s nothing you’re gonna say that will convince me that this field is too difficult to be the hardest worker in. I’ve always said people with your mentality will weed themselves out either in academy or very early on their career.
@@albertledesma5173 Amen!
I love how this comes out the hour I finish EMT school lol
That is awesome lol. How it all go? Did you already take the NREMT exams?
Hey how did it go? ... just curious
@@FirefighterAmbitions yes first time passed it cut off late 90s early 100s
@@youngspiredcyrine9277 loved it I havent been in a school setting since high school (10 years ago) teachers were helpful and the material was somewhat easy to digest
@@IMS0GONE18 Congratulations, you crushed it.
Whats next for you? Where are you testing?
My tips for Paramedic School.
1. You better make sure you have plenty of time to study outside the class before you jump into paramedic school, you have to make it a priority, you might have to give up other activities you normally do. Paramedic school is information intensive. It was tougher than having a full load of classes in college.
2. Have good study skills and note-taking skills. You will be using your own notes as study guides. You can find youtube videos on both.
3. Do not miss a class. As I said the course is information-intensive and they move from one subject to the next at a good pace and you do not want to get behind and miss something. You better be ready to commit and give 100%.
4. Do not be afraid to mark up your expensive textbooks, highlight and make notes in the book itself as needed, they are a tool, use em.
5. When you read a chapter/s before class, write down anything you do not understand so you can ask questions in class.
6. The course is what you make of it. You might have a great instructor or a bad one but all the materials are available to you, you will get out what you put in.
7. Do extra. Does the course allow you to stay after class is over and put in time practicing on the dummies? Do it. Put in as many days doing ride alongs and ER time as you can, ask if you can do more days etc.
8. Be aware, EMT and Paramedic training may turn you into a hypochondriac.
EMT class was a piece of cake, Paramedic school is intense. Just the amount of information you are expected to memorize.
Though EMT may have been easy for me because it was hard to get into, took 2 years to get an opening in my area and by the time I got in I had already taken Medical Terminology, and an intense Human Anatomy course so the medical terms and Anatomy in the EMT course came very easy. If you are not in a hurry, I would suggest taking a medical terminology and Human Anatomy class at your local community college. It will help you more than you can imagine.
The best tip I give to emt basics is understand the processes of the skills, illnesses, and injuries. During clinicals you should be in the middle of everything, meaning don’t wait for your preceptor to tell you to do something if it is within your certification level. Preceptors love when they don’t have to tell you to get vitals, help the patient on the stretcher, attach leads, etc. This gives them the chance to focus on other things instead of hovering over you like a hawk because they don’t trust you. Also on NR, most of the time all the answers are right but the answer that comes first in the process is usually the right one. My last tip is be confident, learn the material and drill it until it’s second nature.
- Firefighter/AEMT starting paramedic in January.
Good tips Patrick. What department do you work for?
Firefighter Ambitions I’m with League City
@@patrickphoenix5424 Right on! Be safe out there my man. Take care
Firefighter Ambitions thanks you too man
Most of these tips honestly apply to any form of schooling honestly
Nero Farreach honestly
The biggest thing I saw in my EMT class was that people were studying to pass course exams, they weren't studying to better understand the content. Remember that your EMT course is essentially just a test prep class for the NREMT exam. It's no value to you to memorize all the test questions in the class and get a 100% in the class, if you don't understand the concepts behind the questions. Several of my classmates were obsessed with having a perfect score, but then failed the NREMT because of that.
When it comes to skills, be deliberate and confident. Understand the reason you're doing what you are, don't simply memorize steps. Missing a step can throw you off, but if you have an intuitive understanding of the process, it's easy to overcome a misstep and correct course.
I went into my weakest skills exams with a confident mentality and I made deliberate decisions that I knew I could justify. Keep the patient in mind. I was told by a proctor after having tested nearly 100 different students, that I was the only person to introduce myself to my pt and that the pt felt that I provided the best care despite me feeling that I stumbled at times. Focus on providing quality patient care, be confident, and be deliberate.
100% on the study to understand the material and not just to pass the test.
I'm almost done with EMT school and I started from zero medical knowledge outside a biology class back in college. These are really good tips. Because of my job, I had a hard time reading through all of the chapters, specially the long ones. Instead, I glossed over them trying to get the general idea of what the chapter talks about and then add it to our lecture and ask the questions that come from it. Watch different videos on a specific skill and make-up videos that students do. That will give you an idea on how you're supposed to perform instead of an instructor showing you the "perfect" way to do it. Also, always ask question! I went from being one of the oldest guys in the class (everyone else is around 20ish) to being recognized by instructors for asking questions and they even follow my progress and know I'm ready for my skills sign off or something. I try to mimic that on my ride-alongs and it does wonders for me. And yes, be proactive and show determination to do stuff as opposed to the person who is good with the book but sits in the back when it comes to doing skills. Even my classmates approach me with questions or join my group to see how I'm doing it.
3 weeks left for me. Good luck and stay safe brothers and sisters!
Hi.. am in rwanda and I want to start an EMT & Paramedic school but here they don’t have such programs, what could you advice me?
Hi.. am in rwanda and I want to start an EMT & Paramedic school but here they don’t have such programs, what could you advice me?
Nice El Sarco, are you feeling prepared for the NREMT exams?
As someone who’s in emt school for the second time, I can tell you what I learned from my first round failures.
Get the EMT crash course book. It’s like cliff notes for BLS
And
Get up with people. If you are catching on a little better, seek out someone who’s struggling. It helps the stronger one with fine tuning their knowledge, and helps the weaker one with more learning time
Great advice Bold Alligator. How far into the program are you currently? How's it going this time around?
Firefighter Ambitions doing A LOT better. I do clinicals inside of a month and NREMT in 3
@@BoldAlligator Ok cool. How are you feeling about the EMT skills and everything? Are you good to go?
Firefighter Ambitions feeling a lot better. Just ready to get into clinicals and into the fleet and get my nitriles dirty. Thanks for the check-ins
@@BoldAlligator 💪💪 No problem. Good luck with it all
Two biggest things for myself as an EMT-B was 1) During clinicals, ask questions and ask to do the little things. This shows that you want experience and you'll end up getting to try alot of things. 2) During class, about 3 months before taking National Registery I started test prep through the EMT-Prep app. Repetition will sharpen your mind for the big test.
Good advice Jared. Have you been working as an EMT?
Small tip: 1.) if I had to learn something difficult which I just couldn't process that easily... I did some drawing. A list of hard to remember symptoms were easier to remember after I made a caricature or funny drawing of it. Other parts of brain gets activated making it easier to remember. 2.) Drink one more coffee. Caffeine helps and a bit of motion to get it refreshes your brain. That's the two which helped me a lot during med/dental school. Thanks for reading 😉
That’s so true (and weird) when I was in nursing school trying to learn all these terms it was so hard so I would draw stuff in the word so I could remember and it worked!
I am going to a medical school this year. I will definitely use that hint, thanks
I went through EMT school at 17 and I will say that having a general understanding of anatomy and physiology helped me out quite a lot. Whether it's during lecture, understanding skills, or on ride alongs; A&P doesn't disappear.
I agree with that Braeden. Are you working in the field currently?
When r u allowed to join?
@@rainwang845 Allowed to join what specifically?
I hated school growing up so much. However, EMT school was the most fun I ever had. Great instructor, great classmates, and was learning every class.
My 1 tip for anyone.
Make sure you have the time to do the course. We had so many drops from people not be able to come to class.
My best thing work that ED more hours than required ..then ride with as many different county or city wide crews as you can. They are a wealth of information. Go above and beyond what is required. I was in nursing for 15 years before going into the field...respect for the First Responders!!!
Write a lot of notes; while reading, and during lectures. Then I would integrate the two notes and rewrite them together. I would even write down questions I didn’t know after quizes and then study that info and add the knowledge to my notes so I had it for the future. Not only did that help me get through testing but I referenced those notes through out my internship and for NREMT testing. I finished all my paramedic testing with ease due to my killer note taking and study habits.
Graduating EMT class in December
Connor Kenway same here
Connor Kenway Same Here
Samee hereee 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Connor Kenway you’re behind boi
Same. Good luck with your tests everyone!
I start my classes this fall! The timing of this video is great!
Don't be in a hurry to go right into Paramedic training as a new EMT. Learn how to lift, move patients and handle scenes. Above all learn how to calm down and treat pts as you would want your grandma treated. Once you have mastered that.... move on with your education. Good luck in your career, it has been a true joy in my life since 1983!!
I’m so lucky in having a parent at the hospital I do my clinicals at, she knows some of the paramedics and I get that knowledge boiiii
That is huge. What career path do you plan on taking?
Dude I feel this.
Fantastic video! I found myself using many of these strategies to get through medic school. Personally, I'm also a huge proponent of keeping an ongoing list of things to review that I come across during the day. It's a good way to stay engaged and use any spare time you might happen to come across. During school, I started to handwrite everything I possibly could; from lecture notes to copying down info from my textbook (instead of highlighting). Whenever time permitted, I would review my handwritten notes and type them up so I could easily look up something. I find the physical act of writing engages me more keeping me focused, and helping info to better sink-in. Another tactic I found helped retain knowledge was to break study topics into small
Always do the chapter reviews they will help with situational questions
Really like your channel! I'm looking to study to be a paramedic in the next year or so thus videos like this are really helpful to giving me a better understanding of what I'm getting into. Cheers!
Nice Jacob, do you have your EMT already?
Thank you for the tips. I start emt basic class Saturday and like to stay ahead of the curve. This helped a lot.
When I was in EMT class this is what I did
Take notes of what the instructor says. It seems simple enough but if the instructor is talking about it, then it’s important. Trying to write down every little minute detail from every chapter is an extremely hard and close to unattainable goal. Doing this will also make it easier to study your notes because you’ll only have the stuff that matters
Nick, well said. I did the same while I was in school as well. What did you do after EMT school?
I’m a first year medic student right now, and hopefully starting my clinical placement In the new year (as long as my finals go well) I’m happy I stumbled across this channel, I’ve found a lot of helpful things here
When I was in EMT school, I used flashcards to know the terms, I also printed off the NREMT skill stations and practiced it with my friends or students on days to study and learn, Our instructor had a lab that we came in an used backboards and AEDs, KED to run through scenarios to help us better apply our knowledge out in the field.
Amtrak Traveler911 flash cards are the best.
Those tactics are huge and definitely can set a new EMT student up for success. Are you working as an EMT now?
@@firstimeshooter6590 It is a great studying tool. Are you currently in or out of school?
Firefighter Ambitions I’ve been out. I’m having a hard time passing the national.😔
@@firstimeshooter6590 Have you already maxed out your attempts with the national? What are you struggling with? and what material are you using to study?
This is a great thing for me to be watching, as I have my nose in my EMT textbook, trying to familiarise myself with it before I start the course in January.
Nice Ruth, it is definitely a good idea to get your feet wet prior to your program. It will help out a lot.
Do you know what career path you want to take?
Firefighter Ambitions Shooting for paramedic, but will be working the truck after I get my cert. The great thing is that my local JC has a whole load of healthcare programs, and one that is a career transition program for paramedic to RN. But hey. If it’s not for me, I can always go back to the restaurant that I work at.
@@ruthroseverhaegh6677 The bridge programs from medic to RN are awesome. Thats huge that you are opening your options up. I want to wish you the best of luck in anything you decided to pursue. 😊
Attend ALL the training. Even the boring stuff.
I did my EMT as a Law Enforcement Officer so my call responses were not as numerous as a FT-EMS provider. So every quarter training session, annual conference, training opportunity that came up, I attended as much as possible. This kept me current, exposed me to new concepts and ingrained the basics I needed when they were needed.
For me best advice is just get enrolled and show up that’s half the battle. It’s not about being the smartest person in the room it’s about hard work.
This comment made me feel a lot better about myself. I'm starting paramedic in January and I'm scared of failing.
@@Minty.cat. Thats a HUGE step, way to go.
Several of my academy brothers and sisters went the paramedic route and they love it. They said school was definitely challenging but very doable.
Here's some important advice I got from them, "Be sure to stay on top of your assignments and study time. The program is typically fast paced and will require you to quickly grasp and learn concepts. Once you fall behind it becomes challenging to catch up; but can totally be done with a little effort. And most importantly do your best to prepare your family ahead of time letting them know the expectations while you go through school (i.e. you're gonna be physically precent at times but not emotionally or mentally due to you studying, you're going to need help covering your load around the house like chores, etc).
What career path do you expect to take after school?
I couldn't have said it better Matt. Are you currently working as an EMT or medic now?
I went to my second OR in paramedic school and was halfway through when I finally mentioned it to the head anesthesiologist. Being proactive helped. I did the minimum 5 tubes in the last half of the shift alone. I ran to any room I saw being prepped.
Great life advice for any field.
Thanks Sam. Could have used some of these tips a year ago. Keep the videos coming.
Great video Sam, keep up the strong work!
I’d say don’t just memorize what you’re supposed to do when you’re treating a patient, instead try to understand every intervention you do. Pick at your medics brain a bit when you have down time even if it’s something outside your scope, understanding as much as you can will make you much better at the job.
Agreed
That fifth tip is great! Thank you.
Thanks this really helps, I'm starting my paramedic class in February. Really helpful
Good luck Vinny. Several of my academy brothers and sisters went the paramedic route and they love it. They said school was definitely challenging but very doable.
Here's some important advice I got from them, "Be sure to stay on top of your assignments and study time. The program is typically fast paced and will require you to quickly grasp and learn concepts. Once you fall behind it becomes challenging to catch up; but can totally be done with a little effort. And most importantly do your best to prepare your family ahead of time letting them know the expectations while you go through school (i.e. you're gonna be physically precent at times but not emotionally or mentally due to you studying, you're going to need help covering your load around the house like chores, etc).
You looking to go the fire, nursing, or private ambulance route?
I'm currently a fire fighter EMT-B I'm looking to advance in my career, the paramedic route. I'm currently getting my family prepared.
@@Dmented86 That is huge! Heck yea man, advance and promote as high as you possibly can.
Good luck with it all
This was a good guide. Would love to see the trucks your new company runs!
Love ur first tip! Helped me a ton in EMT school!
Laife Did you already graduate EMT school?
Firefighter Ambitions yes I did
@@StruggleBusSimulation congratulations! What career path did you take with your EMT?
Firefighter Ambitions working on ambulances in my area. Hoping to go to paramedic school in a year or two.
@@StruggleBusSimulation Way to have a plan. Do you plan on working on the ambos for a career?
Excellent tips. Thank you!
This was helpful- great video!
Are you in school Adnan?
I start EMT school in January and trying to get all the tips I can get. Thank you!
That awesome Kay. Sam gave some great tips. I'd recommend you finding a facebook group or someone that has taken the exact course you are going to take and get their 2 cents from their personal experience about the course (i.e. what the learning atmosphere is like, what to expect from the course and instructors, study tips, etc). This can totally help decrease the overwhelming feeling that may occur early on in school.
Don't let this freak you out at all lol. EMT school is totally doable =) I recommend trying to speak with people from previous classes because every EMT course (although the same in the national requirements area) differ from one another in several ways (i.e. how the program is ran).
Are you looking to work for an ambulance company or a fire department after school?
Firefighter Ambitions Thank you! I’ll look for a group. And I want to work for the Fire department
@@Kay-wt9es Thats awesome. I recommend you start looking further into the firefighter recruitment process now. Getting a jump start can make the world of difference for you come EMT graduation day. Prepare yourself for the firefighting testing process now, so when you're done with your EMT you can go out and start testing confidently right away.
Start by checking out this page:
firefighterambitions.com/become-a-firefighter
It will give you a good idea of what to expect.
After that be sure to check out all of the our informational videos on our youtube channel, they will give you direct examples of the recruitment process, firefighter skills, etc:
📸 TH-cam CHANNEL: th-cam.com/users/FirefighterAmbitions
I hope this helps you.
If you ever have questions about anything firefighter related, don't hesitate to reach out.
Good luck! 😊
Excellent Concrete Tips‼️
Thanks man, taking an EMT course in January !
Shmopboy me too, gonna start my EMt course in Dec.
Goodluck to you.
Ill be starting january as well!
Starting mine January 13th as well, Let's get it 💪
Shmopboy, right on. Way to take the big step. EMT school was fun. Totally doable.
Whats your plan after you get your EMT?
@@zoehoang5711 When do you start?
**TIP: As a person currently in paramedic school, my tip is, DON’T underestimate how difficult it is! We are being trained on how to keep people alive in their most vulnerable moments, don’t underestimate that. It’s A LOT of material and A LOT work that you have to put in to be successful.
Be safe out there! ;)
I'm in school for police science I have to take an EMR (Emergency medical responder) class. this helps a lot
I'll say right now good tips on how to get through the program. You definitely need/ require all these attributes in order to be successful through these programs.
This is the part were I change the tempo. Ive been in EMS for 10 years with over 5 1/2 as a paramedic. I live in California. Unless you plan on going the FD route or move out of state and join a great EMS system like in texas, Washington or wherever in all honesty don't do it. The abuse of the EMS system out here is ridiculous. I've had my far share of great calls were I but my medic skills to use. But in turn I've ran a lot more calls that did not require EMS and could have gone to the hospital by private vehicle. And the general consensus with a lot of my fellow coworkers was the same. Even in other counties it was the same. Also what they pay out here for paramedics or EMT's and the cost of living is not substantial in any means. I would have to work multiple hours of OT in order to live comfortably and even then the time I would miss with family and friends was definitely not worth it. On top of that the emotional stress, physical stress, mental stress and lack of sleep that I would have to deal with on a daily basis was also definitely not worth it.
If you want to be a firefighter do it. Swat medic do it. Moving out of state state into an EMS system where cost of living is cheaper do it. For those of you considering going to EMT/ Paramedic school to get experience for nursing school, just go to nursing school. Depending on what you're doing as a nurse almost none of what you learned as a paramedic /EMT would relate unless you're an ER nurse and even then you'll have the proper training from nursing school to know what you're doing as you took the tips from this video and apply it to that.
I know this is not universal for everyone and I know it might sound toxic but I'm a realist and people should really know what they're getting themselves into for they jump in. Which I wish i would've learned a long time ago. What I would advise is if you see an EMS crew on they're down time go and talk to them and really ask them about the job, what it entitles, the pay, how the provider they work for treats them and whatever else you're interested in. And really ask them to be honest and don't hold back. Hopefully they give you a real answer.
I really like your video's man. They're very informative but I honestly think people should know the other side of it. It takes a lot for someone to do this job and I'm at my end with it. As of next year I'm done and hopefully will never have to go back.
BSMAC-GACCAT-OPQRST-SAMPLE-FVIT!
Legit will get you through medical assessment every time!
Hahaha. Not quite.
The best tips I have seen compared to videos on similar topic. Thank you!
Are you currently in an EMT or paramedic program Rachel?
@@FirefighterAmbitions yes finishing up my EMT program and about to go right into paramedic
@@rachelbrame9584 That is huge! Whats your career plan after medic school?
@@FirefighterAmbitions well I would love to get on a good 911 service or fire department but not sure fire is in my career path or not due to the fact I'll be 30 in 6 months and I know most fire departments won't hire anyone over 30 due to retirement. So will have to navigate through some of that.
@@rachelbrame9584 30? You are still young. I don't know of any fire departments that wont hire anyone in their 30's personally. I'm interested to know what fire departments do that. I went through the fire academy with guys and girls well in their 30's. Ive seen several firefighters hired in their 40's as well. My mentor was 40 when he got hired. I've also had the pleasure of hiring firefighters well in their 30's as well.
30 is a great age. Amongst several other great qualities, as a 30 year old, you have the luxury of having life experience under your belt. That is highly desirable in the fire service.
The shift in the retirement system has changed the culture a little. With a 25 year minimum, the younger generation (like yourself) are highly sought after. But that doesn't mean that older people cant be hired. If they fit the mold of the department, crush the firefighter recruitment process and fire academy, and pass their probationary period, they are no different than any other firefighter. They'll just be a little older when they retire compared to that of a younger firefighter.
Don't let age hold you back. Who knows, you could be a great asset to the fire service. If you have a passion to become a firefighter and want to make difference in that field then do it. It is a great career.
I have resources that will give you further insight about the fire service and what being a career firefighter consist of. Check out this page:
firefighterambitions.com/become-a-firefighter
then review the videos on our youtube channel:
📸 TH-cam CHANNEL: th-cam.com/users/FirefighterAmbitions
I hope this helps you.
If you ever have ay questions or concerns pertaining to the fire service, never hesitate to reach out. 😊
Thanks a lot for this vid, I start school in January and I think I’ve freaked myself out over this lol
I’m currently in EMT school and I will go on to Paramedic school.
Right on Max. It's awesome that you want to go straight through both programs. Whats your plans after you get the schooling done?
Max Whitman Not a great idea.
I know with me personally, some of his suggestions worked for me before I even seen this video. I always sat at the front of the classroom so I could avoid the distraction of talking to others and just focusing on the teacher. Upon discussions, me and a few other students would all try to compete against the teacher to show who was more right and who could back it up especially with scenarios ( war stories) . Which he encouraged, because it was making us think harder. When we got to skills, I would say to remember 2 things. 1 do NOT over think, I've seen multiple students fail because of this, and when it comes to skills or the teacher wants a volunteer.... Always try to go first, to test where you are. Don't think about other students when doing this or how much better they may be compared to you. YOU want to pass this, worrying about what other students think won't get you to pass. Also yes, be aggressive during your clinicals. The doctors may allow you to do things or let you see things. I followed an RN into a room that had a patient with a severe virus, and she allowed me to do the patient assessment. They will let you do things if you show them you want to learn
Nice advice Joe. What are you doing for work now?
@@FirefighterAmbitions right now a security officer. I did private service ambulance for 3 yrs and I got burned out. I'm trying to get onto the FD now
@@joeweaver1004 Yea I sadly hear that often when it comes to Ambo EMT's and medics. Have you been testing for fire departments lately?
@@FirefighterAmbitions I've got 2 applications in now. Just waiting for a call
@@FirefighterAmbitions but I got burned out because those companies care more about money then their employees and patients. Can't do it angmore
I just started my classes today and had my first lecture wish me luck
I love prep medic
Everyone does
1-Don’t show up to class late, don’t go home early or skip a day of class.
2- Spend some time every day reading the book, listening to podcast, thinking about what you went over in class, etc.
Good luck, and be aggressive in your study and pt care.
Do practice tests non stop and take every chance to observe conversations relating to patients or classroom
Good advice Iceman14921. Are you working as an EMT or paramedic?
Emt
I did pocket prep for the entire time pretty much of emt school when it came to national I thought it was super easy kicked me off at 74
@@iceman14921 You on with FD, ambo, or ER?
@@iceman14921 Yea thats the way to go. You definitely crushed it 💪
I have been doing this WEMSA 2020 at the FDNY Foundation at Jay street metro tech. Close to getting in Winter Leadership Academy, I really enjoyed pre req
In Paramedic classes right now. Going over Pharmacology, and it's a lot to take in. Flash cards have been helping me the most though.
Hey good luck Brendan. You're definitely taking a huge step.
What are your plans after school?
@@FirefighterAmbitions Thank you very much! End goal is Firefighter/Paramedic. Got a lot of family in the profession and they have been a huge influence and have been helping me through it all.
@@brendand7948 That is huge. Having family on the other side can definitely be a game changer. Good luck with everything Brendan 💪
@@FirefighterAmbitions Much appreciated!
@@brendand7948 😊💪
Crazy. I didn’t look anything up on TH-cam about EMT classes but I have been considering it. Weird how this popped up
Sarah same here?? been considering it but haven’t looked anything up on here, coincidentally this showed up lolol
It’s been proven that the stuff we talk about gets “heard” by our devices. Which is why you’ll have ads pop up about stuff you’ve talked about.
Be ADAPTABLE! Just as it’s mentioned in the video, the knowledge content of paramedic school is pretty straight forward. The best piece of advice I can offer is to be intentional with the way you train yourself to think through difficult situations. At the end of the day, adaptability is going to be your best friend, and school is the best place to find out what that looks like for yourself.
if youre in emt school download pocket prep and study before the nremt. Try to answer all 1000. NR was super easy.
People will consistently look for the easy way out. You just have to apply yourself and learn the material. Prioritize your day and make time for studying. If you don't study, you will not pass. Trying to memorize practice test answers is also a bad way to try and get by. You can do that all day but if you don't apply yourself to learn the material, you won't make it. Also helped me to make a study schedule/calender. That way it's already set in stone what you're going to study that day
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. If you shy away from doing stuff because you are afraid you’ll mess up, you will never learn anything. You are going to make mistakes. Learn from them and you will only better yourself. Your preceptors will not let you “kill” anyone.
Thank you
Graduating EMT class next month!
Flute, that is huge. How are you feeling about final skill exams and the NREMT?
thank you so much
During your practicum, take up any offers to go on overtime shifts with your preceptor. Working with someone who’s not the regular partner can give extra learning opportunities.
Very helpful thanks
Are about to enroll into an EMT program?
Im in high school right now but I’m planing on getting my primary care paramedic (emt)
@@lfakerson7703 Nice. whats your plans after you get you EMT? what career path are you interested in?
Firefighter Ambitions I am planing on working in the field, in Alberta there are some good paying options after completing an ACP (advanced care paramedic) course.
@@lfakerson7703 Nice. Go achieve your goals and make a difference. I want to wish you the best of luck!
1. Read the chapter BEFORE the lecture
2. Make a checklist of all words, phrases, tools, meds etc. you don't understand...and LOOK THEM UP
3. Be ASSERTIVE during clinical experience. Ask questions
4. Do the scut work. Little things behind the scenes.
5. Seek other explanations if you don't understand something
Geeeze Sam, stop yelling at me! Just kidding, keep up the good work!
I am sooo scared because of the fact I suck at anything that has to do with science, and some math, but I am willing of give it all the effort I possibly can.
I'm doing north American rescue's online EMT course and currently have an 86.44%.
Paramedic school is pretty intense. All students were ranked by their standing in class. A 86% would put you at the bottom quarter or lower in class. Just about everyone is at 90% or higher. I held an average 97% which put me in the top 1/3 of the class but there were still 8 people or so still doing better than me. When I was in the course, you got to choose who you wanted to go train with after the classroom portion of the course was over. The person ranked #1 in the class got first pick, #2 got to choose from what was left and so on. So the course was very competitive.
Keep working hard Charles. How far into the course are you?
@@FirefighterAmbitions I will be taking the NREMT in January. Fingers crossed
@@charlesshelton8933 💪💪😝 Go crush it. Keep us posted on how it all goes.
I know that look. Looks and sounds like he just got rocked again on another 48hr shift!
But FF requires EMT or Paramedic :(
@@danielregaldo1365 It depends on who you want to work for. Some fire departments only hire paramedics at times while others will hire both. The major concept that needs to be understood is that generally an EMT certification is a minimum requirement to even have a shot at being eligible for a firefighter position. There are some career fire departments out their that don't require an EMT prior to hire (I tested for one back in 2015).
What fire departments do you plan to test for?
Daniel Regaldo No it doesn’t. There are still many departments that’ll hire non EMTs and train you.
@@FirefighterAmbitions hello! Thank you for the info. My plan on opening all the doors that I'm able to on my own, to be a more eligible candidate. The current plan is to test for Sacramento CA, San Francisco, Napa CA, San Jose CA and everything in between and around.
@@danielregaldo1365 Great plan, take every opportunity that fits your needs that you possibly can. How are you feeling about the recruitment process? Do you have any questions about anything?
Thanks
Just signed up for paramedic class today
For EMT-B students, get the pocket prep app!! It’s 20 bucks but it has all the old NREMT questions and you can use it as a study tool to study more strategically...also take the test ASAP!!
Yes I agree, take the NREMT as ASAP for sure while all of the information is still fresh in your memory.
Good advice Kyle. Are you working in the field now?
Firefighter Ambitions no I didn’t take the registry test soon enough and have to repeat the course 😂 so I want people to learn from my mistakes lol
@@kylemills8033 right on. Way to add value Kyle. much respect. Are you currently taking the course again? Whats your plan after you become a certified EMT?
When we get EMT (Paramedics in the UK) students they tend to only want to do what they need to be signed off for. That tip of good was the dishes, get involved etc is defo one that every EMT student should follow. Similarly when EMT students come into a trauma or medical emergency and say I could do this, and we (nurses) are doing whatever, maybe don’t say it out that loud that everyone can hear you, especially if you have refused to walk someone to the WC, been stood at the Nurse desk with your hands in your pocket and done one IV cannulation (which went horribly wrong) in the past 8 hours. (Happened a handful of times in my 17 years in Emergency.
Apply yourself, if you don't understand something from a lecture or chapter, study it, find answers and ask questions. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Don't take this lightly like its just another job, there will be moments in your career where the decision you make is the difference between life and death. There will be times where you want to quit, where you will have doubts and question why you're doing this. I can promise it is worth it, when you see those results that you passed your final exam, the NREMT and have that certification in hand It will be worth it. Also don't think that just because you have your certification that you know anything, practice your skills, study the concepts of why/how/when things happen in the body and why we do the interventions that we do, what they do to the body, how that intervention can make all the difference. Goodluck everyone currently in school and remember, do the right thing for your patient, especially when they aren't doing the right thing for themselves.
Wow, that is some sound advice. What entity do you work for?
Firefighter Ambitions Currently I work for a state department of corrections, trying to get on as a full time firefighter.
@@ZeonikTV Nice, have you been testing currently? Where at?
I finished on December 10th with EMT school I’m not the best test taker cause of my learning disability but I’m holding out and making it through
AwesomeBolf good for you! I really want to go into EMT school and I wasn’t sure if I could do it because I have a learning disability as well, but you have encouraged me :)
Maura Lawton i have one too but im pretty sure im gonna fail all my test
Hats off to you AwesomeBolf. Way to work hard and be positive. Keep overcoming.
Whats your plan after school?
@@mauralawton3260 Definitely go pursue your goals and dreams. Being an EMT firefighter was one of the best decisions i've ever made. It comes with its challenges but still is an awesome career. What are your goals with your EMT certification (i.e. career path)?
@@taylort6064 Do you want to become an EMT?
My instructor told me that 2 hours is the maximum you should study every night. If you study over 2 hours any information after that point will start becoming blurry due to the way your brain learns. Take a hour walk or go work out or something then hit the books again if you have enough time. Don’t sacrifice sleep for study. If you are running out of time that night, skim over the chapters but don’t make a habit out of this. Also some people benefit from audio learning, most courses offer this. Writing down notes with pen and paper benefits you more than typing it. Ask questions, the only stupid question is the one not asked. Develop study habits early. Everything in your book is testable material.
Took my medic final yesterday.
Study. Study. Study.
I’m starting ems school soon
So I’m a police explorer and if something were to happen, I don’t know how to treat GSW. Can u do a vid? Thanks! (I’m starting EMT school in October and am extremely excited!!!)
Could you please go over the clock method for calculating a Dopamine drip?
Dopamine is easy, don't even need a clock. Take their weight in pounds (120) and drop the third number (12) now subtract 2 (10) and that is your gtt/min for 5mcg/kg/min. if you want 10mcg/kg/min then just double it. Keep in mind that this only works for the standard concentration of 1600 mcg/ml of Dopamine
You have any tips for the nremt? Like what study guides to use how to study
Ryan, it is relative to the person you're asking. Many of my students said they used EMT flash cards, EMT apps, etc. I personally used the navigation test prep that came along with the main EMT book. At about 2 weeks prior to EMT graduation, I started taking the test prep exams over and over. After I had taken all of the questions the test prep had available I began to focus only on the questions I had gotten wrong. utilizing my notes and the book I grasped a better understanding of each of those questions and retook all of the test prep questions (I think it was a total of 600+ questions at the time; about 100 each section). I ended up getting 95%+ of them right with the other 5% being due to operator error lol (rushing lol). This method took me a lot of time to do but I passed the NREMT the first time. You truly get what you put in.
Whens your test?
Make a game out of your material or make it engaging and challenging I would seek the random odd facts or definitions and put them on flash cards I would word them in a challenging way. That was just emt school I’m in for something else come medic school
Nice Jerome, how long have you been an EMT?
Firefighter Ambitions about 4 years hoping to upgrade to paramedic
@@jeromeduane8289 Thats huge man. And heck yeah, go get your paramedic license. You working for the fire department?
No question working in the ER is difficult. Some nurses/techs don't want to get involved with students. I found it extremely frustrating just to get the number of IV's I needed. No matter how many times you asked, they would simply do it themselves. I got tired of buying cookies and brownies for the RN station, cleaning the rooms, etc.
Hi there,
I am planning on starting my EMT course in January and wanted to get as prepared as possible for it. Do you have any advice on subjects to brush up on or things I will need to have a good understanding of to give me an advantage going into the training. I know it will all be taught to me over time, I have so much extra time on y hands at the moment and would like to use it properly.
I start in January. Do you need any equipment or clothing on the first day such as tactical boots or pants or watches, pen lights etc or can that wait?
Mark, I would look into the specific details of your course for that information. If you have trouble finding this out, send me the link to the course so i can take a look for you.
But typically enrolling in an EMT course, you'll get a EMT book, program shirt, pocket CPR mask/kit; which should be included in the program tuition fees.
The items you should purchase prior to EMT school are, navy blue dickies or pants alike, a black belt, and some black steel toe boots. Don't feel like you need to go get black red wings boots, they are super expensive and unnecessary. Walmart has some black steel toe boots that worked great for me through the EMT school, the fire academy, and my career as a firefighter.
What career path are you looking to pursue?
@@FirefighterAmbitions I'm looking at the paramedic track. I'm 57 so too old and beat up to be a firefighter though if I could I'd be all over it. I'll try and find a link but this is just my EMT certificate and I'm hoping to start paramedic school in the fall. With Christmas coming up I didn't know if I would need any specific gear for school or if I could wait until I start. Didn't want to look like a goober on my first day. Do I need steel toe for paramedic?
@@markjohnson5556 Typically all EMS professional are required to wear some sort of steel toe boot/shoes, for safety reason of course. Not saying we all do but we all should. I'd try and speak with a representative from the institution you are preparing to enroll in. Im sure they can answer all of your questions. But when in doubt follow the conversation we've spoke about earlier.
Good luck in school 💪
Don't hesitate to reach out!
When you get your ride time don't deal with abuse from whoever you're working with. There alot of FDs out there to get your time with and worse case you can always have your ride time waived.
Learn from my mistakes, don't let yourself get berated or tossed around, whatever. I can't work ambu shifts without having a panic attack, and I don't wanna see anyone else have to deal with that.
In Medic class about to start cardiology.
Rule 1; blood goes around and around. Any deviation from that is a bad thing!
If blood is on the floor or in somewhere it's not supposed to be that's bad too
Gamer Zealot, are you going through a medic program through a fire department or are you putting yourself through?
Firefighter Ambitions Putting myself through it. I have been a EMT for about 2 1/2 years want to move up.
@@ericstone9493 Good for you. Good luck in everything you pursue Gamer! 😊
Is there any books or literature you would suggest to read or get
Give respect & most time you’ll get respect. Chocolate goes along way.😄 true medicos will know.
How much overtime would you take when you worked in Iowa, and how much was your salary? if you’re okay with me asking.
hey I have a question, do you know if it is possible for a German to work as a paramedic in the USA ?
I'd start by calling the NREMT and asking them your question. I know they have an international guideline that must be met. Check out this link and see if it can help answer your question:
www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/policy-international
If I don't find out before you, keep me posted Archer
I want to be a paramedic, I just find it hard to discipline myself to constantly read... And try to absorb all that information. It’s really hard... I can workout like a beast. Run for miles... But sitting down and absorbing all that information is harder for me.
I just failed my ucla emt course going back for it in 2021, hope I pass
Greetings PrepMedic, What paramedic schools do you recommend?
How does the US EMT/Paramedic training programs work? Reading in the comments, I see somebody in high school with "EMT cert." while others are 'EMT Basic" and "EMT-P". Are these different skill levels in the programs? How long does "EMT class" go for, and what skills/qualifications do graduates come out with? Best wishes from an Australian paramedic.
Coover in the United States, an EMT B means EMT BASIC which is an entry level first responder. They are below paramedics in terms of their scope of practice and their certification must be renewed every two years with either taking required continued education classes or some other method that is so time consuming that I forget what it is I erased it from my brain. EMT’s Can administer Naloxone, Glucose, Oxygen and assist with Nitro, Aspirin, Epinephrine, and albuterol inhalers. They’re also known as BLS, Basic Life Support because they can do the basic essentials of life support like splinting, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, long boarding and c-collaring a patient, using the KED, CPR, suctioning, and I might be missing more skills that aren’t coming to me at the moment.
@@weeziteer And do these EMT-B staff always work under guidance of a paramedic in an ambulance, or do they crew ambulances without paramedics?
Coover So depending where they work they can run dual EMT or one EMT and a paramedic on board. Where I work I fill that EMT role and I work alongside a paramedic. If the ambulance is dual EMT, the emt crew can always upgrade to an ambulance with a paramedic on board to aid on their call and say if they were to do that, an ambulance with a paramedic and an EMT would show up to aid. If the ambulance is an ALS ambulance (that is what an ambulance consisting of a paramedic is called, advanced life support) then the EMT is basically the assistant of the paramedic and helps set 12 leads, 4 leads, b/p, pulse aux, drives the ambulance, does most of the cleaning, operates gurney the most and aids the paramedic with other duties.
@@weeziteer many thanks for that. very different set up to Australia. In my state we have basically 3 levels staffing ambulances. Base level is Advanced Care Paramedic (Bachelor of Paramedicine), Critical care (post graduate) and in the cities High Acuity (HARU). The latter do roadside surgical procedures, blood infusions, emergency Caesars etc. ACP make up about 80% of staff, and most CCPs and HARU back crews up in SUVs. In rural areas we have Paramedic Practitioners (also do community nursing) and Flight Paramedics.
I really think I want to become a EMT, but blood makes me weary. Do you think it’s a good idea to become a EMT for me?
Sam Rogers If you work with blood enough, eventually you will get over your fear of blood. If being an EMT is really something you want to do, then go for it, don’t let your fear hold you back.