So I failed my NREMT 3 times and now I need to take a 24 hour remedial course and send the certification that i passed in order to retake the NREMT. Does anyone have suggestions for a program either online or in class?
You probably need to find a new line of work.
That's for him to decide, not you. Posts like these are one of the reasons I try to limit my time on here as much as possible.
The overall negativity and lack of solidarity on this board is really disappointing. Its unfortunate that the helpful and knowledgeable members here are drown out by useless and condescending posts like these.
That's for him to decide, not you. Posts like these are one of the reasons I try to limit my time on here as much as possible.
The overall negativity and lack of solidarity on this board is really disappointing. Its unfortunate that the helpful and knowledgeable members here are drown out by useless and condescending posts like these.
Do you want someone who can't pass the EMT exam to work on you? No thanks. The truth can be harsh but it's better to accept it and move on.
Do you ask every doc and nurse in charge of your care or your family's care how many times they took their required exams? I feel sorry for any person that may have the unfortunate experience of being your partner.
This is a huge stretch. How can you even compare a 120-200 hour EMT class to degreed licensed medical provider.
It is still an exam based on the information in their particular field. I do not see it as a stretch at all. The question I posted remains valid.
If ya can't pass the test that is meant to see if you are MINIMALLY competent three times then you're in the wrong line of work. Docs have taken way harder tests and passed, obviously.
I agree with Mike. That was a crappy comment. Don't sit there and say things like that without knowing full and well what the OP's situation is.
For all you know, he went to a school that has some of the lowest NREMT pass rates and failed to prepare him for the test.
And let's be honest here, I went to one of the best programs in my state with the highest first time pass rate for NREMT and still felt like the program didn't prepare us for NR's style of testing. National standards are silly to say the least.
And let's be honest here, I went to one of the best programs in my state with the highest first time pass rate for NREMT and still felt like the program didn't prepare us for NR's style of testing. National standards are silly to say the least.
Okay, let's be honest. The EMT class is advanced first aid. It's not that difficult. I'm sure many people struggle with it, but at the en of the day, it's not difficult. Not being able to pass the test that measures baseline competency THREE TIMES shows that therein an obvious disconnect between the information that was taught and how the student processes that information. Perhaps that means the student suffers test anxiety. Or, it might mean he can't employ critical thinking to connect simple skills to scenarios. Either way, he's getting remediation. I believe tat after three times, you're out. An unpopular idea, but this isn't intermural softball and not everyone who tries out can or should make the team.
And teedubbyaw, what makes your program "one of the best in the state"? It's a set curriculum that teaches very basic cause and effect, not "medicine". You say you felt unprepared, but you obviously passed.