Research Guides: Test Prep: EMT: Home

Welcome

The EMT and Paramedic tests ensure that emergency medical services workers have the necessary skills in order to perform their duties.

Use this guide to locate materials that will help you prepare for those exams.

Test Anxiety

Test-taking strategies for students: Test anxiety
Call Number: DVD 371.26 T342t
ISBN: 1417101350
Publication Date: 2005
Explores the causes and symptoms of test anxiety and discusses strategies to overcome this condition. Discusses the role studying and preparing plays in relieving pre-test stress. Breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation techniques, creative visualization and positive self-talk are demonstrated.
Test-Taking Power Strategies by LearningExpress Staff
Call Number: 371.26 T342
ISBN: 9781576856338
Publication Date: 2007-08-20
Simple but invaluable tips to Ace any test - the most effective ways to memorize - the 5 classic methods to overcome test anxiety - the right (and wrong) way to cram - the 10 most common test-day problems - and solutions - how test makers try to distract you - how to become an educated guesser

Learning Express

Learning Express is a system that allows you to practice various skills and take practice tests. It also contains supplemental materials, such as ebooks. Once you create an account as an MATC student, you will be able to continue to access the system with your login.

PrepSTEP (formerly Learning Express) This link opens in a new window Targeted learning centers offer practice tests, tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards to help you achieve your goals. Includes modules such as Basic Computer Skills, Career Preparation, College Success Skills, Core English Skills, Core Math and Science Skills, Grad School Admissions Preparation, Placement Test Preparation, Recursos Para Hispanohablantes, and AWS Training Center.
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To access the practice exams, just type in "EMT" in the search box, and click on the magnifying glass.

Mometrix Test and Exam Preparation eLibrary This link opens in a new window
Test preparation and exam study guides.
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Books

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 3rd Edition by Christopher Coughlin
Call Number: 616.025 C854 2024
ISBN: 9780738612874
Publication Date: 2023-11-18
Preparing to become an EMT -- Assessment, airway, respiration, and ventilation -- Pharmacology, cardiology, and resuscitation/stroke -- Shock, trauma, and environmental emergencies -- Medical, obstetrics, and gynecology -- EMS operations -- After the exam.
Kaplan EMT-Basic Exam by Kaplan Publishing Staff (Editor); Richard Lapierre
Call Number: 616.025 L313 2011
ISBN: 1419550225
Publication Date: 2011-02-01
Completely revised and updated, and aligned to the National Review of EMT's test plan, including NREMT exam-style questions.
EMT-Basic Review Manual for National Certification by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Staff; Stephen J. Rahm
Call Number: 616.025 R147 2004
ISBN: 9780763718299
Publication Date: 2003-06-25
EMT-BasicThis is the entry level course to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) profession. Areas to be included are: EMT roles and responsibilities, patient assessment, medical emergencies, IV maintenance, and telecommunications. Practical labs will be conducted. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to to take the State Basic EMT Licensure Examination.

Online Resources

EMS Licensing
Wisconsin Department of Health & Human Services EMS Licensing Portal.
Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Homepage
The official site for information on EMS information for Wisconsin.

Employment Sites

Guide Author

Jenn Medved

Contact:

414-571-4604
Email me @ medvedj@matc.edu

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