EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 2nd Edition: Get a Passing Score in Less Time

by Christopher Coughlin

REA’s EMT Crash Course®

Everything you need for the exam – in a fast review format!

REA’s EMT Crash Course® is the only 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 book 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!

About the Author

Dr. 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.  

Genres: Medical, Medicine, Health Care, Science

403 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2012

Reviews

[Rory McGrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

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🙏

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great overview of material to be used in conjunction with other resources.

[kathy]

um yeah

[Thomas Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healpful to study

[Joanna Yao · Rating 5 out of 5]

good riddance (unironically, a super great crash course and the reason i passed).

[yui · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doesn’t go into much detail at times, but a decent book to review. I passed the exam.

[Instinct Survivalist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful for studying. Does not replace course material.

[Shamiya · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Ronnie Fairley · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Sarika · Rating 4 out of 5]

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...

[Patrick Gipson · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Daniel Houck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great practice or refresher tool. Basically shows skill sheets in a clear step by step format.

[Ann Cathey · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Caid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good refresher for my re-certification. Still applicable.

[Skye Croom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great nightly review for winding down to sleep. Concise

[Shanita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me pass my state test!

[Bechorah Aguoru · Rating 5 out of 5]

so helpful for registry