I want to begin studying for the NREMT-P exam. What book(s) do they use in the flight paramedic program?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 01:27:50 -0500

I’m stuck in Korea for another 8 months and wanna start studying while I have all this free time. I know in 68w training they used the Barron’s version but the paramedic one seems outdated.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2018 1:47 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 01:47:06 -0500

The book you’ll use is program specific but at University of Health Science Center San Antonio, where flight medics get their Paramedic training they use Nancy Carolines Emergency Care in the Streets.

Response by LTC Chuck Dietrick made Mar 11 at 2018 9:50 AM

LTC Chuck Dietrick — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 09:50:10 -0400

You will need to spend 2-5 years as a ground paramedic before most flight paramedic programs will even consider you. Many will give you 1-2years after being hired to achieve your flight paramedic certification. My paramedic students use Nancy Carolina's Emergency scare In The Streets, 8th edition.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Mar 12 at 2018 12:49 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:49:16 -0400

For the NREMT-P cognitive exam I used EMSTesting.com. Sometimes it is referred to as Platinum Testing. An account will cost you about $100 but it's well worth the expense. I used it when I went for my Paramedic license. If you can consistently score about 80% on those tests, you should have no problems with the National Registry exam.

As for the flight medic... the flight agencies local to me won't even talk to you until you have at least five years of experience on an ambulance and have your Critical Care certification. They MAY give you some credit for your military time. Keep in mind though, what you see in the military is vastly different from what you'll see on the civilian streets (it was for me anyway). That is the experience the flight agencies are looking for.

Response by CSM Randall Wayt made Mar 27 at 2018 8:18 PM

CSM Randall Wayt — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:18:34 -0400

Try the Mosbys. It more up to date