Aehlert's EMT--Basic Study Guide

Our class uses a text and workbook.. this is much easier to read and follow. It puts everything in outline form so its easy to study and good review questions after every section. Much easier to study for an exam from than a text book. Its still a big book with alot of info.. but much better format. I really like it..I wish my class used this instead.

This book is excellent for preparing for the Basic exam as well as for quick reference. Its outline form makes it easy and fast to find information you want to review quickly. In spite it of its outline form, it still contains a wealth of information. This book is a must have for any Basic student's library!! I have used it to prepare for my test, and have used it to help tutor other students. My acquaintances also attest to its helpfulness. MEGA-Kudos to Ms. Aehlert and Mr. Olson for a concise book. The chapters each have short tests at the end, and there is a 100 question review test, both of which are very helpful. The chapter on preparing yourself for the exam is great as well. This book was an excellent addition to my library and was really key in helping me do even better on my written exam. People who have been out of class for a few months will find this an invaluable prepatory book. Good Luck to everyone preparing to take their test, but if you only buy one book to review, I recommend you make it this one. I have purchased four of them, and this is the best of the lot.

Wish this was the book used in our class. More concise and goes on with more in depth learning. Gives more expected findings in the field and what to look for. The book is set up in an outline type of form that is easy to understand. Also like the "enrichment" part near the end of each chapter.It really adds useful info.

OK how reliable can a true review be if it is written by one of the book's co-authors? So this isn't as much of a review as it is a "heads up" about this text and its format. If you've read one of the traditional EMT text books, you are well aware of how wordie they tend to get. This text is a radical departure from the norm. Much like the other texts by Barb Aehlert (the lead author), this book is wonderfully concise yet inclusive (not an oxymoron in this case, trust me). I've taught EMT's and Paramedics for several years -- if you are looking for something that will serve as both a full text AND a quick reference guide, I highly recommend this text. I earn my living as a firefighter-paramedic (look for the picture of my family at the beginning of chapter 6 and my ladder truck on the cover -- brag, brag!), but I leant myself to this project because of the quality of the product. I truly mean that.