A paramedic has “been out of the field for a few years” and wants to get back in. Last week I asked subscribers what study guides, practice tests, web sites, training programs, and books they would recommend to this paramedic. These are the responses I received:
Review NREMT Requirements
John recommends starting with reviewing the NREMT requirements:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_para_history.asp
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT_Instructions.pdf
Practice Tests
Sue encourages you to Google free practice tests. She gives her students a CD called “practice test for EMTP”. Barnes & Nobel also has a great sale (going out of business) on all EMT-P test/ review products.
Regional Resources
Ryan reminds us that it depends where you live. He writes, “In New York City I would recommend checking out the NYC REMSCO website for updated protocols. I would also recommend the Brady series books.” [amazon-product text=”Essentials of Paramedic Care” type=”text”]013215689X[/amazon-product] (Amazon Affiliate Link)
How Long Has it Been?
Jim A. wants to know how long the question writer has been out of the field. He writes, “It would depend somewhat on how far ‘out’ he had been. Still an EMT? Did he keep his Medic license as a non-practioner? If he has totally lapsed all certification, there is probably no shortcut. However, for national registry, I recommend Brady Pass Paramedic series which includes reviews and practice tests for written and DVD for practical stations.
Alphabet Courses
What are your tips, study guides, and resources for a paramedic that has been out of the field for several years that wants to get back into the field?
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