The course

• 1

  Start here

  70 to 120 items in 2 hours; computer adaptive

  Free: A tour of the EMT exam
• 2

  Scene Size-up and Safety

  15-19% of the exam

  Sizing up the scene before you step inFree: Triage and command at a multiple-casualty scene42 questions
• 3

  Primary Assessment

  39-43% of the exam

  General impression and mental statusFree: Opening the airway and judging breathingPulse, skin, bleeding and shockBaseline vital signs and trendsRecognizing medical life threatsRecognizing trauma life threatsChildren, pregnancy and older adults95 questions
• 4

  Secondary Assessment

  5-9% of the exam

  Taking a history with OPQRST and SAMPLEThe focused exam, rapid trauma exam and reassessment25 questions
• 5

  Patient Treatment and Transport

  20-24% of the exam

  Airway adjuncts, oxygen and ventilationCPR, the AED and cardiac chest painControlling bleeding and caring for shock and burnsSplinting and spinal motion restrictionThe EMT medications and giving them safelyChildbirth, children, older adults and environmental emergenciesChoosing the destination and handing off care55 questions
• 6

  Operations

  10-14% of the exam

  Equipment checks, oxygen supply and safe drivingDocumentation, consent and legal dutiesStaying safe: stress, lifting, exposure and violence30 questions