What are some recommendations for free resources to study and prepare for 68W school?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:02:41 -0400

I am a prior service member reclassing to 68W and starting their AIT next month. Does anyone have recommendations aside from Quizlet for studying and preparing for the school that are free? I get that prior service have a lot more free time in training, but I'm wanting to get a head start and be mentally and academically prepared.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 9:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:11:03 -0400

Just study anatomy and physiology. Get yourself an A&P coloring book. Once you know the names of everything and where's its located, the rest is pretty intuitive

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 10:31 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:31:27 -0400

Like SFC Boyd mentioned read up on basic A & P as well as medical root words and terminology. Learning the root words will help narrow down the specific organ or body part and position. Wouldn’t hurt to read up on current basic life saving CPR either.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2021 9:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:29:34 -0400

https://deployedmedicine.com/

Deployed Medicine

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Jun 11 at 2021 11:18 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:18:34 -0400

If you graduate AIT you will get an EMT-B license which is higher than a 1st Responder.
You'll be certified to do First Aid, CPR, AED, IV adminstration, wound care, patient transporation, and eventually more advanced techniques.
I scored higher than the requirements and found I have a talent for Medicine. The military is already spending money on you for BCT. AIT is another cost of which is roughly almost 3 months or so.
A lot of the basic stuff is quite simply but of course a lot of people don't grasp at simple concepts in many areas. Ex: ABC - Airway Breathing Circulation. All are needed to sustain long-term life.
It would be a waste of time and money to get a First Aid/CPR/AED cert at roughly $100 when you're going to be taught some basic medical care in BCT and then continue on in AIT.
When you sign up you have a slot for BCT and AIT. If you fail any part of BCT and are recycle that slot loss messes things up just like if you fail part of AIT and are recycled.
BCT is not for making friends. You're there to meet/exceed the requirements for it and pursue doing your best in AIT. Most soldiers don't see people from their AIT again unless they get the same duty station and keep those contacts.
As a result, I exceeded all the BCT and AIT requirement for being a Medic. I was promoted early to PFC and SPC b/c I put my training first. My first unit got 2 Medics who turned out be bad ones. Good at their MOS but bad at being soldiers.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2021 7:25 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:25:08 -0400

Honestly study for the NREMT that Is the hardest part of 68w ait

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 5:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:14:15 -0400

Honestly it’s not that hard. Just pay attention in class, read your books and you’ll be fine. If you are really worried about it find some emt basic study guides. There’s a reason it’s called emt BASIC.

Response by SPC Louis Williams made Jun 26 at 2021 10:14 PM

SPC Louis Williams — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 22:14:09 -0400

Do not sweat it. A Jr. high schooler can get through it.