March 2019

EMT SAMPLE and OPQRST Assessment

EMT- SAMPLE and OPQRST assessment mnemonics

You will learn about the SAMPLE and OPQRST mnemonics during EMT school, and the significance of obtaining this information during your patient assessment. It may not be an automatic failure during your NREMT practical exam…


SAMPLE History EMT

EMT- SAMPLE History during a Patient Assessment

A “SAMPLE” history is a mnemonic used in the medical field, and is a useful tool that is easy to remember for EMTs. The SAMPLE history is usually gathered during the secondary assessment during EMT…


emt OPQRST assessment

EMT Assessment for Pain- OPQRST

During EMT school, you will learn about an assessment mnemonic tool used called “OPQRST”. This is an assessment tool for a patient that is experiencing pain, and is information you will need to gather from…


EMR EMT AEMT Paramedic

What is a EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic?

Some of the websites that I have seen do not properly distinguish between all of these when they describe”how to become an EMT”, You can read my post about the difference between a paramedic and…




Potential Jobs for EMTs and Paramedics

Here are some potential job opportunities for EMTs and Paramedics.  This list gives you an idea of some of the jobs you may be able to get once you get your EMT license, but does…


EMT Testing- What to Expect- NREMT

If you go school to become an EMT, you will need to take a State approved course, and pass multiple written and practical exams. Becoming Licensed/Certified as an EMT varies by each State, and most states…


How Long Does EMT certification Last?

How Long an EMT Certification/License Will Last

If you plan on going to EMT or Paramedic school, you will spend a lot of time studying, in classes, and testing before you receive your EMT license. Are you wondering how long your EMT…