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EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition: Get a Passing Score in Less Time
REA's EMT Crash Course®
Everything you need for the exam – in a fast review format!
REA's EMT Crash Course® is the only EMT test prep book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Emergency Medical Technician who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam.
Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
Written by an EMS Program Director and NREMT paramedic with 30 years of experience, EMT Crash Course® relies on the author's careful analysis of the exam's content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.
Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway, ventilation, oxygenation, trauma, cardiology, medical, and EMS operations, and is packed with practice questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Also included are tips and insights on résumé building, information on finding additional training opportunities, and more.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced EMT author explains the structure of the NREMT Certification Exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Must-know Key Terms
Knowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your test score. That's why we cover more than 400 EMT terms you need to know before you take your exam.
Full-length Online Practice Exam
The study guide comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness.
No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA's EMT Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score!Parts I and II offer tips for succeeding on the exam, along with an overview of the EMT's role, their responsibility within the larger public health system, and the anatomy of the human body. The exam will broadly cover the content of the current National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) and the current American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Correct answers are based on national standards, not local or state protocols. The exam emphasizes questions about what an EMT should do in the field, so you should expect a lot of scenario-based questions.Parts III, IV, and V cover the components of the EMS System including patient assessment, resuscitation and AED, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, pharmacology, and EMS care based on evidence-based medicine.Part VI explains special patient care, including pediatric and geriatric patients.Part VII reviews EMS operations, such as ambulance and air medical operations.Part VIII discusses how to prepare for the practical exam, as well as what to do after you pass your exam.End-of-chapter practice questions help you review what you've learned.EMT Glossary includes 400 study terms you need to know to ace the exam.
About the AuthorDr. Christopher Coughlin is the EMS Program Director for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Coughlin has been an NREMT paramedic since 1991 and was one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States.
Dr. Coughlin earned his AAS in Advanced Emergency Medical Technology from Glendale Community College; his B.A. in Adult Education from Ottawa University, Phoenix, Arizona; his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, and his Ph.D. in Professional Studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Everything you need for the exam – in a fast review format!
REA's EMT Crash Course® is the only EMT test prep book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Emergency Medical Technician who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam.
Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
Written by an EMS Program Director and NREMT paramedic with 30 years of experience, EMT Crash Course® relies on the author's careful analysis of the exam's content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.
Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway, ventilation, oxygenation, trauma, cardiology, medical, and EMS operations, and is packed with practice questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Also included are tips and insights on résumé building, information on finding additional training opportunities, and more.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced EMT author explains the structure of the NREMT Certification Exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Must-know Key Terms
Knowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your test score. That's why we cover more than 400 EMT terms you need to know before you take your exam.
Full-length Online Practice Exam
The study guide comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness.
No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA's EMT Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score!Parts I and II offer tips for succeeding on the exam, along with an overview of the EMT's role, their responsibility within the larger public health system, and the anatomy of the human body. The exam will broadly cover the content of the current National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES) and the current American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Correct answers are based on national standards, not local or state protocols. The exam emphasizes questions about what an EMT should do in the field, so you should expect a lot of scenario-based questions.Parts III, IV, and V cover the components of the EMS System including patient assessment, resuscitation and AED, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, pharmacology, and EMS care based on evidence-based medicine.Part VI explains special patient care, including pediatric and geriatric patients.Part VII reviews EMS operations, such as ambulance and air medical operations.Part VIII discusses how to prepare for the practical exam, as well as what to do after you pass your exam.End-of-chapter practice questions help you review what you've learned.EMT Glossary includes 400 study terms you need to know to ace the exam.
About the AuthorDr. Christopher Coughlin is the EMS Program Director for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Coughlin has been an NREMT paramedic since 1991 and was one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States.
Dr. Coughlin earned his AAS in Advanced Emergency Medical Technology from Glendale Community College; his B.A. in Adult Education from Ottawa University, Phoenix, Arizona; his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, and his Ph.D. in Professional Studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 17, 2012
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July 26, 2022
Loved it. Read it in two days back in June. BUT forgot to cancel my free trial on July 24 so I had to pay $11.99 🥲. Since I already payed for another month might as well read it again 🌞❤️🔥🍠😎
Someone please remind me to cancel before August 24🙏
Someone please remind me to cancel before August 24🙏
November 6, 2026
I read most of it and passed the NREMT. Its a very nice refresher on the stuff you need to know and may have forgotten a little after clinicals because its those little details that get you on the test. Every question has two answers that are almost identical and one of them is correct.
September 12, 2020
Passed my NREMT exam first try. After the semester long course I could only get an appointment 2 months afterwards. I used this book and the flash card book almost solely. This crash course book was great to read through the chapters and get the essentials. I think it did a wonderful job of laying out the information in an easy to read and digest format. I would recommend this to someone studying.
May 30, 2026
This book is perfect to guide along side the assigned chapters each week. Add the Kaplan blue EMT exam prep book for end of course studying & the pocket prep app for practice quizzes (worth the subscription for the last month of class leading up to your NREMT date)
January 15, 2022
A great overview of material to be used in conjunction with other resources.
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February 27, 2023
Must have!! I used this book, passed my NREMT first try.
It does an excellent job of summarizing all the information from every lesson in an easy to read (and remember) format.
It does an excellent job of summarizing all the information from every lesson in an easy to read (and remember) format.
June 13, 2024
Healpful to study
July 11, 2024
good riddance (unironically, a super great crash course and the reason i passed).
April 17, 2025
Doesn’t go into much detail at times, but a decent book to review. I passed the exam.
May 21, 2026
Super helpful overview!
March 29, 2022
Very helpful for studying. Does not replace course material.
August 2, 2024
Used this to review for my NREMT exam, and I passed on my first try! I was really nervous because everyone kept telling me that the longer I waited the less likely I would be the past and I literally waited. Basically the whole year after completing my EMT course because I was in school in between time. And I’m a major cramer, so this really was a good resource for me, considering the fact that all odds were basically against me lol. It’s very concise including pretty much all the necessary things to know. It is sort of written in subject and then bullet form, which was just sometimes hard to follow for my brain. But overall good for studying!
June 23, 2023
Good book. I used it in my summer 2023 accelerated EMT course semester. The only issue is that it will eventually be dated. Basis Life-Support EMT course has been expanded since this book's release in 2018. The study habits and practices in the book can still be applied today. The study tips are constructive when it comes to passing the EMT test.
June 27, 2024
i highly recommend this book because i took my nremt this morning and i passed...anyways i spent 2 weeks studying: one week reading this book and one week doing just practice questions and exams. this book does cover a lot BUT it definitely does not cover everything you need to know so use other resources as well...
May 10, 2020
Good read
Easy to read and easy to understand. A lot of junk taken out and let's you focus on the primary points of being a Medic.
Easy to read and easy to understand. A lot of junk taken out and let's you focus on the primary points of being a Medic.
August 25, 2020
Great practice or refresher tool. Basically shows skill sheets in a clear step by step format.
December 7, 2020
An excellent read for EMTs, whether for study or a refresher. Also great information for survivalists, writers, or anyone with an interest in emergency medical treatment.
March 24, 2021
This was a good refresher for my re-certification. Still applicable.
June 3, 2021
Great nightly review for winding down to sleep. Concise
September 28, 2023
This book helped me pass my state test!
July 13, 2024
so helpful for registry
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