EMS/EMT Toolkit: Home

  Safety Information

These safety tips for EMTs are intended to keep EMTs from harm on the job.

• Check Out the Scene. In the world of emergency medicine, it is not just about the patient.
• Work With the Police. 
• Always Use All Safety Equipment. 
• Consider Cultural Differences. 
• Create a Plan with Your Partner.
• Find out more about EMT Safety here.

  Websites

• Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) 
• EMS World 
• EMS1
• NC Office of EMS

  Library Books

  Library Videos

• EMT
• EMT: Career Q A

  YouTube Channels

• Best Practices
• EMTPrep
• PrepMedic
• Rallypoint EMS NREMT Demos
• Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS

  Free Apps

• Medscape - prescription medication and medical condition references as well as drug interactions
• PocketCPR - learn and practice CPR
• PulsePoint AED - locate person and AED
• PULSARA - communication with team
• ERG 2020 - resource to help deal with hazmat accidents during the critical first 30 minutes
• EMT Tutor Lite - quizzes, flashcards, scenarios, etc
• Resusciation! - patient simulator
• Twiage EMS - stream real-time patient alerts with hospital or ER care team
• NREMT Practical Flashcards

  Professional Organization

• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
• National Registry of Emergency Technicians

  Career Information

• EMTs and Paramedics Occupation Information
  • Complete information about a career as an EMT or Paramedic from the Occupational Outlook Handbook (from the Bureau of the Labor Statistics)
    

• EMT Life Discussion Forum

  Certification/ Test Prep

• Learning Express/Test Prep EMT Practice Exams
  • Learn how to register for resource here.
• Learning Express/Test Prep eBooks
• Learning Express/Test Prep Flashcards
• NREMT Exam Info
• NREMT Candidate Handbook
• Practice EMT exam
• NREMT Practice Test and National Registry Simulation Exam
• EMTPrep Study Guides and Training Videos
• Quizlet flash cards for NC EMT Exam