How to prepare ?

[AudiGirl]

Due to a change in the schedule I will not be able to take an EMT Prep course like I had wanted.

I was counting on that to help give me a little more confidence going into the program.

I'll be 29 in Oct. I haven't been to school in about 10yrs

I do, however, have the books and have been studying the "Essentials of Medical Language" which was suppose to be for the prep course.

Program starts on the 27th. it's a short.. ends Dec 8th, keeping that in mind helps not make it all so over whelming ..

Any words of advice? tips?

thanks in advance!

 

[STXmedic]

Not to make you more anxious, but an accelerated program will likely be more difficult. Our EMTs go through a 4 week EMT program (plus 1 week of rotations). While our 1st time pass rate is quite high, they spend almost the entire 4 weeks studying, with a chapter test daily to every other day. With yours being two months, I'm guessing it'll be three days or nights/week? Or two full days/WL? It's doable, but you will have to spend a fair amount of time studying. JBLearning is a good test prep site to go through as you get further into class. Take the practice tests, then identify your weak areas and focus more time on those.

 

[StCEMT]

It honestly isn't that bad, even if you have other classes on top of it. If you have a decent understanding of A&P, it won't be hard. It feels tough because you are building a foundation. Once you have that, it is easier to pick up new concepts.

Bring a highlighter and mark the main things talked about or what you are told is important. Charts/diagrams/pictures make life easier. Find copies of the National Registry sheets and memorize them (they aren't that hard, verbalizing is the hardest thing). Don't get so worked up about screwing up in skills stations. You won't hurt anybody and if anything, you need to there. Mistakes are great lessons. Seriously though, don't worry. I saw some stupid people pass my EMT class. It really isn't that hard, it's just an unfamiliar subject.

 

[AudiGirl]

Right, it's 3nights a week from 6-10pm
Thank you got all the calming words lol

Not to make you more anxious, but an accelerated program will likely be more difficult. Our EMTs go through a 4 week EMT program (plus 1 week of rotations). While our 1st time pass rate is quite high, they spend almost the entire 4 weeks studying, with a chapter test daily to every other day. With yours being two months, I'm guessing it'll be three days or nights/week? Or two full days/WL? It's doable, but you will have to spend a fair amount of time studying. JBLearning is a good test prep site to go through as you get further into class. Take the practice tests, then identify your weak areas and focus more time on those.

 

[AudiGirl]

Lol @ stupid *** people

That's great, small boost of confidence

Thanks

It honestly isn't that bad, even if you have other classes on top of it. If you have a decent understanding of A&P, it won't be hard. It feels tough because you are building a foundation. Once you have that, it is easier to pick up new concepts.

Bring a highlighter and mark the main things talked about or what you are told is important. Charts/diagrams/pictures make life easier. Find copies of the National Registry sheets and memorize them (they aren't that hard, verbalizing is the hardest thing). Don't get so worked up about screwing up in skills stations. You won't hurt anybody and if anything, you need to there. Mistakes are great lessons. Seriously though, don't worry. I saw some stupid people pass my EMT class. It really isn't that hard, it's just an unfamiliar subject.

 

[SandpitMedic]

Wowza.
I'm sure you'll do fine wherever you go.

 

[Qulevrius]

Mine was a 4-week class. 3 weeks didactic, 1 week clinicals. Can be challenging for people new to the medical field, the amount of information may seem overwhelming. It's all pretty individual.