Resources for EMT & Paramedic Students
EMT & Paramedic
Career Outlook
O*Net Online
The O*NET Program is the nation’s primary source of occupational information. Valid data are essential to understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and U.S. economy. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.
CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor, CareerOneStop aims to deliver integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information that helps job seekers, students, workers, workforce intermediaries, and employers develop their capacity and make sound economic decisions in the new economy.
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information
Study Tools
EMT
MyLab Brady: MyLab™ BRADY is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.
- Login Page: Log in to Your Account Here
EMT Prep: EMTprep delivers relevant questions, comprehensive study tools, and real-time results on a variety of platforms so you can prepare for the NREMT
EMT Pocket Prep App: National Registry Practice Test App
Anatomy & Physiology
GetBodySmart: An animated and interactive e-book about the human body.
Khan Academy: Unit: Human Anatomy and Physiology: Lessons, Videos, Quizzes
Innerbody: 3-D computer-aided-design, or CAD, views inside the human body
Biointeractive: Animation, Activities and Videos
Bartleby.com: Color illustrations and a subject index with 13,000 entries- perfect if your textbook is missing critical illustrations
Medical Terminology
Online Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary
PicMonic: Study website that uses pictures and audio to explain medical terms and different aspects of pharmacology
Introduction to Medical Terminology Quiz: Online quiz of about 72 questions
Dr. John Campbell Medical Terminology: Multiple lectures with visuals on terminology words lists
Medical Terminology Lessons (JJ Medicine): Lecture lessons with notes and guided practice
Pharmacology
Abcam Pharmacology Term Guide: This guide is a quick reference guide to the important concepts and terms used in pharmacology.
PharmaFactz: Dictionary of the most common terms in pharmacology
PicMonic: Study website that uses pictures and audio to explain medical terms and different aspects of pharmacology
Speed Pharmacology: Playlists about pharmacology drugs and their effects (range between 7-20 minutes long)
Industry News
Ohio Emergency Medical Services: Find Ohio Rules, Regulations & Certification Requirements here.
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services: JEMS seeks to improve prehospital patient care and promote positive change in EMS by delivering information and education from industry leaders, change makers and emerging voices.
Professional Development
All certifications require continuing education to be eligible for renewal. Continuing education requirements vary by type and level of certification. Once a certification is issued, the certificate holder should ensure compliance with, and keep documentation of, all continuing education, as well as any other certification renewal requirements.
Maintaining Your EMS Certification in Ohio
- Ohio EMS Training & Education Overview
- EMS Certification Continuing Education Renewal Requirements (Ohio Division of EMS)
Where to Get Your CEUs
Ohio EMS Education & Training Opportunities: The training and education pages on this website provide information on training and education opportunities, continuing education requirements, laws and rules specific to EMS and fire training.
JEMS Con (Conference & Expo): JEMS Con brings together paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), medical directors and executives from all EMS providers including state and private agencies for education, training, peer-to-peer networking.
Mental Health
Next Rung: Next Rung exists to make an impact in the lives of firefighters and first responders. Their goal is to provide quality resources that will help combat mental health issues that plague the profession. Text “SUPPORT” to 1-833-698-7864.