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EMT & EMS Student Resources

1. NREMT Exam Preparation

Focus: Certification prep, testing, and exam readiness.

EMT 2025 Candidate Handbook: https://www.nremt.org/Handbooks/EMT

This handbook provides an overview of the National Registry certification process for EMS candidates.

NREMT Practice Test: https://nremtpracticetest.com/
Includes 6 free practice tests with 40 questions each to help prepare for the EMT Certification Exam.

NREMT Practice Test: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/emt-practice-test/

This site includes a free practice test with 80 questions, test outline and information, and additional study prep materials to purchase.

EMT Prep Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/EMTprepLLC/videos

EMTprep.com is the web’s premier online study tool, designed to help you pass whichever NREMT exam you are preparing for.

NREMT Practical Exam Skill Sheets: https://emtprep.com/extra/nremt-exams/nremt-practical-exam-skill-sheets

Step-by-step skill sheets to help you practice and prepare for the NREMT practical exam.

NREMT Basic Exam Cheat Sheet: https://www.studocu.com/en-us/document/emts-academy/emt-basic/nremt-emergency-medical-cheat-sheets-for-various-conditions-and-treatments/124117222

A comprehensive EMT study resource that provides organized cheat sheets summarizing key emergency conditions, symptoms, and treatment guidelines for quick review and exam preparation.

2. Study Tools & Flashcards

Focus: General studying and memorization tools

Smart Medic: https://smartmedic.com/index.php

This site includes 536 free EMS, EMT, and Paramedic practice questions where you can adjust question types and difficulties.

Interactive Anatomy and Physiology: https://www.getbodysmart.com/

A free, web-based learning resource designed to help students understand the human body through clear explanations, interactive diagrams, and animations.

EMS Acronyms & When to Use Them: https://paramedicflash.com/blogs/news/20-common-emt-mnemonics-2025?srsltid=AfmBOoq0CszkqMErUqtxWKmpzm1wPAFg_hTbvrwB5UoBuTtCvNNEUToO

A helpful guide to common EMS mnemonics like SAMPLE, OPQRST, and DCAP-BTLS, and when to use them during patient assessment.

3. Clinical Skills & Patient Care

Focus: Hands-on EMS knowledge and patient assessment

American Heart Association CPR information: https://cpr.heart.org/en/

Learn about training, guidelines, and education on life-saving CPR and emergency cardiovascular care skills.

Life in the Fast Lane (ECG Library): https://litfl.com/ecg-library/

A free, easy-to-understand ECG resource that helps you learn heart rhythms step by step.

South Dakota BLS Patient Care Guidelines: https://doh.sd.gov/media/g1idvlef/bls_patientcareguidelines.pdf

The South Dakota BLS Patient Care Guidelines PDF is an official EMS protocol document that outlines standardized assessment, treatment, and transport procedures for basic life support providers.

4. Medication & Drug Calculation Resources

Focus: EMS pharmacology and medication math

IV and Drug Calculations: https://emsseo.com/free/IV.Drug.Calculations.pdf

An EMS-focused study resource that provides a free PDF guide on IV and drug dosage calculations, helping EMT and paramedic students practice medication math and infusion rate problems for clinical and exam readiness.

Paramedic Drug Calculation Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C4QEOKI7VM

This podcast will cover how to simplify drug/medication calculations.

EMT Medication Flash Cards:

https://quizlet.com/11016318/emt-medications-flash-cards/

A set of EMT study flashcards that covers common emergency medications, including their indications, dosages, contraindications, and effects.

Paramedic Drug Reference Book:

https://www.schoolofems.org/assets/docs/uploads/pharm/soe-drug-cards-sm.pdf

A School of EMS drug card reference PDF that provides structured summaries of common prehospital medications, including classifications, indications, contraindications, dosages, and key clinical considerations.

5. South Dakota EMS Resources

Focus: State-specific EMS information and protocols