Emergency Medical Technician
The EMT-Basic Academy introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT Basic certification.
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.
Professional Organizations
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)
Free Apps
All apps are available in iTunes and Google Play unless noted
- 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 (iPhone only - quizzes, flashcards, scenarios, etc)
- Resusciation! (patient simulator)
- Twiage EMS (iPhone only - stream real-time patient alerts with hospital or ER care team)
- NREMT Practical Flashcards
Other Apps
- Pediatric EMS
- Medical Spanish: Healthcare Phrasebook with Audio for iPhone
Certification/Test Prep
- Learning Express/Test Prep EMT Practice Exams
- 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