EMT Exam For Dummies with Online Practice

Features: Go online for one year of access to three full–length practice tests and flashcards to help you prepare for the EMT exam Complete coverage on handling medical emergencies and assessing patient conditions Attention to medical ethics and legal standards Details on EMS operations such as handling hazardous events, mass casualty incidents, and ambulance driving Techniques for assessing and treating pediatric patients The surefire way to succeed as an EMT EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare for and pass the exam. You also have access to an online companion website that features an additional practice test and 200 flashcards to ensure that you do your best on test day. So what are you waiting for? Get started! Want to become an EMT? discover what it means to be an EMT and find guidance on taking an EMT course, registering for the exam, and maintaining your certification Meet the EMT Exam find out whats on the exam, get a grip on computer adaptive testing, understand how the test is scored, and get tips on completing the practical exam Review the essentials pump up your knowledge of the airway, respiration, and ventilation; cardiology and resuscitation; medical and obstetrics/gynecology fundamentals; trauma basics; pediatrics; and EMS operations Practice makes perfect test your knowledge with two full–length practice exams, complete with answers and explanations for every question Go online for one–year access to: Three full–length EMT practice exams to prepare you for test day Tools to identify areas for further study Open the book and find: A preassessment with answers and explanations How to study more effectively The anatomy of the multiple–choice question The scoop on how computer adaptive testing works Ways to stay focused and positive during the exam Ten tips for performing procedures A companion website that contains an additional practice test

Art Hsieh, MA, NREMT–P is a highly experienced paramedic, clinician, and educator, helping hundreds of students prepare for and pass the national examination process. He is the director of a collegiate paramedic academy and editorial advisor of EMS1.com.