EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 3rd Edition

NEW! REA’s EMT Crash Course Book + Online, Third Edition
Everything you need for today’s NREMT Cognitive Exam in a concise, time-saving format!

REA’s EMT Crash Course is the only test prep of its kind for the last-minute studier or any EMT candidate who needs a quick refresher before taking the National Registry EMT cognitive exam.

Our fully up-to-date test prep includes:

Expert test-taking strategies from a seasoned EMT educator and paramedic. Proven question-level strategies help maximize your command of the material. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Targeted review – study only what you need to know. Our concise review covers the full scope of exam topics, including: Airway, Respiration & Ventilation; Cardiology & Resuscitation (e.g., AED); Trauma; Medical; Obstetrics/Gynecology; and EMS Operations (e.g., ambulance and air medical operations, mass casualty incidents, and weapons of mass destruction). We also include coverage of critical topics such as anatomy & physiology, safety, and patient care and documentation, as well as the EMT’s role and responsibility within the larger public health system.
End-of-chapter drill questions. Test your mastery of key topics every step of the way.
Extensive glossary. Knowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your score. That’s why our Crash Course glossary defines over 400 key terms.
Full-length online practice exam. Get fast diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help you gauge your test-readiness. No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA’s EMT Crash Course has all you need to earn a great score!

REA CRASH COURSE is a registered trademark of Research & Education Association. NREMT is a registered trademark of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Author Biography

Dr. Chris Coughlin is the Paramedic Program Director at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California. Dr. Coughlin is a nationally certified EMS educator. In 2006, he became one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States. He previously worked as a critical care flight paramedic in Phoenix, and served as the Department Chair of Public Safety Sciences at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona.

He is also the author of REA’s bestselling Crash Course for the Paramedic Exam.

Dr. Coughlin has degrees in Paramedicine from Glendale Community College, Adult Education from Ottawa University, and Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. He holds a doctorate in Educational Philosophy from Capella University.

Dr. Coughlin welcomes correspondence at ccoughlin@contracosta.edu.