10 Signs You’d Excel in EMS
Is EMS the Right Career for You? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is one of the most dynamic, impactful, and community-centered professions in healthcare. It attracts individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and driven by purpose. However, EMS isn’t a perfect fit for everyone, and that’s a good thing. The profession thrives because the people who choose […]
How to Become an EMT in 2026
If you’ve ever thought “I want to help people, but not behind a desk,” becoming an EMT might already be on your radar. In 2026, EMS continues to be one of the most accessible and impactful entry points into healthcare and public safety. This guide walks you through exactly how to become an EMT, step […]
Common EMT Student Mistakes
If EMT school feels overwhelming, here’s some good news. You’re not bad at this. You’re just new. Every EMT student makes mistakes. Some are small. Some feel massive. Most are part of the learning process, even if they don’t feel that way in the moment. The goal is not perfection. The goal is progress. Let’s […]
10 Skills Every EMT Needs (Beyond Medical Knowledge)
Every EMT remembers learning a million things in school and immediately forgetting half of them once the pager went off. That is normal. What separates solid EMTs from overwhelmed ones is not memorization. It is skill mastery. These are the essential EMT skills that show up again and again on real calls. Not the obscure […]
What Does an EMT Do?
A Real World Look at the Most Underrated Job in Healthcare Ask ten people what an EMT does and you will probably hear something like “they drive the ambulance” or “they show up after the firefighters.” If you are an EMT reading this, take a deep breath, don’t blame the messenger. I’ve been there and […]
Trauma Triage and Tagging for EMS
Mass casualty incidents do not care how prepared you feel. One moment you are running a routine call and the next you are surrounded by more patients than resources. This is where trauma triage and tagging becomes one of the most important skills in EMS. Triage is not about being perfect. It is about doing […]
Which EMT Course Format is Best?
Choosing your EMT course format is one of the first big decisions you make when entering emergency medical services. It shapes how you learn, how you practice your skills, how quickly you finish training, and frankly how confident you feel when you step into the field for the first time. Every format can get you […]
NREMT Strategy: How to Boost Your Score
You’ve practiced your skills. Memorized protocols. Drilled airway, trauma, and meds. But the NREMT? It still trips people up. It’s not about what you don’t know — it’s about how you’re thinking. Too many students go into the exam trying to outsmart the test, getting tangled in hypotheticals, or second-guessing their first instinct. Let’s fix […]
Why You Can Miss 50% of NREMT Questions and Still Pass
Ready for a wild fact that makes students look at me like I have three heads? You can miss almost HALF the questions on the NREMT and still pass. Yes, really. No, I’m not trying to trick you.No, this isn’t some obscure technicality or footnote.And no, you don’t need to reread that sentence five times […]
Cracking the Code: How the NREMT Exam Formats Really Work
If you’ve ever walked out of an NREMT exam thinking, “What on earth was that?” trust us you are not alone. One of the biggest sources of confusion for EMS providers is the test format. Because spoiler alert: it’s not the same for everyone. Whether you’re new to the field or returning for recertification, this […]