Petersons - Master the EMT-Basic Certification Exam

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Previously published as EMT-Basic Certification Exam 2001, 2003; previous edition 2005

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Before You Begin

HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED

This book provides a step-by-step tutorial for taking the EMT-Basic Certification Exam, including preparation for both the written exam and the practical skills evaluation.

Top 10 Ways to Raise Your Score gives you a preview of some of the test-taking strategies you'll learn in this book.

Part I provides general information about life as an EMT and how to prepare for the EMT-Basic Certification Exam. You'll learn what it takes to start and maintain a career in emergency medical services, prepare a proper resume, interview properly, and understand the examination process.

Part II is a full-length Diagnostic Test. Taking the test can show you where your skills are strong and where they need some extra work.

Part III is a coaching program. This section provides a comprehensive review of the important topics you will see on the exam.

Part IV contains a full-length practice EMT-Basic Certification Exam, including detailed answer explanations.

The Appendixes contain state-by-state contact information for EMS training facilities and provide a listing of professional EMS organizations and journals.

SPECIAL STUDY FEATURES

Peterson S Master the EMT-Basic Certification Exam is designed to be user-friendly. To this end, the book includes several features to make your preparation easier.

Overview

Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview of the topics covered in the chapter, so you can easily find the topic you need to study.

Summing It Up

Each chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important points of the chapter. The summaries are a convenient way to review the content of the chapters.

Also be sure to look in the margins of the book for extra information and advice.

NOTE

Notes highlight critical information about life as an EMT.

TIP

Tips draw your attention to valuable concepts and advice for tackling the EMT-Basic Certification Exam.

ALERT!

Alerts do just what they sayalert you to common pitfalls. This information explores the myths and misconceptions many people have about a career as an EMT and the process for becoming certified.

By taking full advantage of all the Special Study Features, you will become much more comfortable when preparing for and taking the EMT-Basic Certification Exam.

YOU'RE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

Congratulations on your decision to start a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). You have taken the first step in a lifelong career of helping people during their most trying times. As an EMS provider, you will witness and experience things that most of your family and friends will only experience while watching the news. We look forward to helping you raise your scores and improve your chances of becoming a certified EMT. Good luck!

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TOP 10 WAYS TO RAISE YOUR SCORE

1. Get to the test center early. Make sure you give yourself plenty of extra time to get there, park your car, if necessary, and even grab some fruit juice or water before the test.

2. Listen to the test monitors and follow their instructions carefully.

3. Read every word of the instructions. Read every word of every question.

4. Mark your answers by completely darkening the answer space of your choice.

5. Mark only ONE answer for each question, even if you think that more than one answer is correct. You must choose only one. If you mark more than one answer, the scoring machine will consider you wrong.

6. If you change your mind, erase completely. Leave no doubt as to which answer you mean.

7. Check often to be sure that the question number matches the answer space, that you have not skipped a space by mistake.

8. Stay alert. Be careful not to mark a wrong answer just because you were not concentrating.

9. Do not panic. If you cannot finish any part before time is up, do not worry. If you are accurate, you can do well even without finishing. At any rate, do not let your performance on any one part affect your performance on any other part.

10. Check and recheck, time permitting. If you finish any part before time is up, use the remaining time to check that each question is answered in the right space and that there is only one answer for each question. Return to the difficult questions and rethink them.