You just passed the NREMT exam and officially became an EMT… now what?

Starting your first EMS job can feel overwhelming. In this video, The Paramedic Coach explains what new EMTs should expect on their first shifts and the most important things to focus on during your first few months in the field.

Whether you just finished EMT school, are starting orientation with a new ambulance service, or are preparing for your first EMT shift, these tips will help you begin your EMS career with confidence.

In this video we cover:

• What new EMTs should focus on during their first shifts
• How to build confidence as a rookie EMT
• Common mistakes new EMTs make
• What experienced EMT partners expect from you
• How to transition from EMT school to real EMS calls

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Starting your EMS career can feel intimidating, but with the right mindset and preparation you can become a strong provider quickly.

If you recently passed the NREMT or are preparing for EMT school and the NREMT exam, this video will help you take the next step in your EMS career.

Helpful EMS Resources

Need NREMT Recertification?
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Need NREMT Remedial Training?
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The EKG / 12-Lead EKG Masterclass
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Timestamps

00:00 – Passed the NREMT… Start Here!
00:25 – How to Get Your State EMT License
01:18 – How to Find Your First EMT Job
02:20 – Finding Hidden EMS Contracts (Increase Your Pay)
02:50 – How New EMTs Can Gain Experience Fast
03:30 – Your First 90 Days as a New EMT
04:30 – Understanding EMS Operations as a New EMT
05:20 – How to Write EMS Patient Care Reports (PCRs)
05:49 – How I Structure EMS Narratives
07:00 – Finding Your First EMS Mentor
08:24 – How Paramedic School Increases Your Pay
09:00 – How to Prepare for Paramedic School

The Paramedic Coach has helped 60,000+ EMT and Paramedic students succeed in EMS through clear explanations, real-world advice, and practical training.

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Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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If you're preparing for the NREMT exam, this complete Shock review breaks down every type of shock tested on the NREMT, including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive shock, with distributive shock explained through septic, anaphylactic, and neurogenic shock, plus clear explanations, real EMS decision-making, and BLS and ALS treatment priorities.

This is a full Shock chapter taught the right way — not memorization, but how the NREMT expects you to think. Shock is one of the most heavily tested topics in EMT education, and this video gives you everything you need in one complete, updated review.

Free Shock Study Guide + Free Shock Quiz (with answer key):
👉 https://theparamediccoach.com/study-guide/shock-guide-for-the-nremt/

In this video, I walk you step by step through all shock types, including:
• Pathophysiology
• Early vs late signs and symptoms
• How to recognize shock quickly
• BLS treatment priorities
• ALS interventions
• Transport decisions
• Common NREMT trap answers

This video uses real EMT and Paramedic clinical thinking, not textbook fluff. You’ll learn how to differentiate shock types fast, what matters most on exam day, and how to avoid the mistakes that cause students to fail shock questions.

If shock has ever felt confusing, overwhelming, or like everything blends together — this video will finally make it click.

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What You’ll Learn in This Shock Review

• All major shock types explained clearly
• How to differentiate shock on the NREMT exam
• Compensated vs decompensated shock
• Early warning signs students often miss
• BLS vs ALS shock management
• Shock treatment priorities by type
• Transport decisions for shock patients
• How the NREMT tests shock scenarios
• Common shock mistakes EMT students make
• A proven system used by 60,000+ EMS students

Helpful Resources

Need NREMT Recertification?
👉 https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training?
👉 https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG / 12-Lead EKG Masterclass:
👉 https://www.ekgforems.com

Timestamps

0:00 – Shock Overview & How to Use This Video
1:00 – Hypovolemic Shock (Causes, Signs, Symptoms)
7:14 – Cardiogenic Shock (Causes, Signs, Symptoms)
12:21 – Obstructive Shock (Tension Pneumo, Tamponade, PE)
20:28 – Distributive Shock Overview
21:01 – Anaphylactic Shock (Causes, Signs, Symptoms)
26:43 – Septic Shock (Causes, Signs, Symptoms)
32:33 – Neurogenic Shock (Causes, Signs, Symptoms)
36:11 – BLS Treatment Priorities for Shock
39:57 – ALS Interventions for Shock

Why This Shock Review Works

I’ve taught over 60,000 EMT and Paramedic students since 2020, and shock is consistently one of the most missed topics on the NREMT exam. Students struggle with shock not because they don’t study — but because they don’t understand priorities, patterns, and decision-making.

This video was built to give you clarity, confidence, and exam-ready thinking in one complete shock review.

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Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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If you're preparing to start paramedic school, this in-depth video breaks down the 3 most important lessons every EMT should understand before day one. These are the exact concepts that overwhelm students early in medic school and cause many to struggle unnecessarily. This video is designed to give you a strong head start so you can walk into paramedic school confident and prepared.

In this complete paramedic school prep lesson, I focus on the foundations of ECG interpretation, including the electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG waveforms, and how to approach a 12-lead ECG the right way. If you understand these three lessons early, paramedic school becomes much more manageable.

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Paramedic school is challenging not because the material is impossible, but because many students are expected to understand cardiology concepts before they truly grasp the basics. This video was created specifically for working EMTs who are thinking about medic school or are about to start and want to be ahead of the curve.

What You’ll Learn in This Paramedic School Prep Video

• The 3 most important lessons to master before paramedic school
• How the heart’s electrical conduction system works
• ECG basics every paramedic student must understand
• How to identify and understand ECG waves
• A simple approach to reading a basic 12-lead ECG
• Why ECG interpretation is so important in medic school
• Common mistakes paramedic students make early
• How to set yourself up for success in paramedic school

Helpful Resources

Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here:
https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here:
https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG / 12-Lead EKG Masterclass:
https://www.ekgforems.com

Timestamps

0:00 – Paramedic School Overview & What You’ll Learn
0:28 – Cardiac Electrical Conduction for Paramedic Students
3:59 – Complete Breakdown of the Heart’s Electrical Conduction System
6:02 – ECG Wave Interpretation Explained for Medic School
11:03 – 12-Lead ECG Basics Every Paramedic Student Must Know
14:50 – Posterior 12-Lead ECG Explained for Paramedic School

Why This Paramedic School Video Works

I’ve taught over 60,000 EMTs and Paramedics since 2020, and I’ve seen exactly what separates students who succeed in paramedic school from those who struggle early. Mastering ECG fundamentals before medic school starts gives you a massive advantage. This video focuses on understanding — not memorization — so you can build real clinical confidence from day one.

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Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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If you're preparing for the NREMT exam, this complete NREMT prep video breaks down all 5 NREMT content domains with a deep focus on patient assessment, the most tested section of the NREMT exam. This 1+ hour NREMT review teaches you how the NREMT actually evaluates EMT students so you can walk into test day confident and prepared.

Free NREMT Study Guide + Free Quiz (with answer key):
👉 https://theparamediccoach.com/study-guide/pass-the-nremt-exam/

In this video, I walk you step by step through scene safety, primary assessment, secondary assessment, DCAP-BTLS, SAMPLE, and OPQRST, using real EMT-level clinical thinking — not memorization. I also use a training simulation mannequin so you can visually see how patient assessments are performed, exactly how the NREMT expects you to think on exam day.

If the NREMT feels overwhelming, it’s usually because students don’t understand how the exam evaluates decision-making. Once you understand how the NREMT exam actually works and how the computer adaptive test scores you, everything becomes much clearer. This video was built to give you that clarity in one complete review.

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What You’ll Learn in This NREMT Prep Video

• How the NREMT exam actually evaluates EMT students
• All 5 NREMT content domains explained clearly
• Patient assessment from start to finish
• Scene safety, primary assessment, and transport decisions
• Secondary assessment, DCAP-BTLS, SAMPLE, and OPQRST
• How to think through NREMT questions logically
• Common mistakes that cause students to fail
• A proven NREMT prep system used by 60,000+ students

Helpful Resources

Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here:
https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here:
https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG / 12-Lead EKG Masterclass:
https://www.ekgforems.com

Timestamps

0:00 – NREMT Exam Overview & How to Use This Video
0:28 – Scene Size-Up Explained for the NREMT
10:30 – NREMT Primary Assessment Step by Step
14:10 – AVPU Scale Explained for the NREMT Exam
16:14 – Level of Consciousness Review (NREMT)
18:39 – Identifying Life Threats During Patient Assessment
23:02 – Airway Assessment for the NREMT
25:57 – Breathing Assessment for the NREMT
28:58 – Circulation Assessment for the NREMT
34:53 – DCAP-BTLS Mnemonic Explained for EMTs
36:48 – OPQRST Pain Assessment Explained
41:08 – SAMPLE History for the NREMT Exam
43:10 – NREMT Secondary Assessment Explained
46:15 – Head-to-Toe Assessment with Training Mannequin
50:15 – Vital Signs Review for the NREMT
1:02:38 – Reassessment and Ongoing Patient Care
1:03:53 – START Triage and EMS Operations Review


Why This NREMT Review Works

I’ve taught over 60,000 EMT and Paramedic students since 2020, and I’ve seen exactly what separates students who pass from those who struggle. The NREMT is not about memorizing facts — it’s about understanding assessment, priorities, and clinical decision-making. This video gives you that foundation in one complete review.

If this video helps you, like and subscribe for weekly EMT and Paramedic lessons.

Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here: https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here: https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG/12-Lead EKG Masterclass: https://www.ekgforems.com

The Paramedic Coach breaks down three of the most essential EMS medications every new EMT must know. This review is valuable for both EMTs and Paramedics currently in class, and it’s packed with high-yield content frequently tested on the NREMT.

I chose these three medications because they’re used often in the field and appear just as often on exams. Mastering them gives you a real edge in EMT school and on the NREMT.

I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s crush your EMT/Paramedic classes and get you confidently passing the NREMT!

Be great,

Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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If you're preparing for the NREMT exam, this 40-minute NREMT prep video will walk you through the 3 most important lessons every EMT needs to pass on the first attempt. In this complete NREMT review, I break down the exact concepts, test strategies, and clinical thinking skills the exam demands so you can walk into test day confident and prepared.

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The NREMT can feel overwhelming — but when you understand how the NREMT exam actually works, what it tests, and how to think like the computer adaptive test, everything becomes easier. These 3 lessons have helped thousands of EMT students finally pass their NREMT exam, and they will help you too.

What You’ll Learn in This NREMT Prep Video

• How the NREMT exam really evaluates you
• The 3 core lessons every EMT must master
• High-yield EMT fundamentals that show up on every NREMT
• How to think through NREMT question logic
• The mistakes that fail students — and how to avoid them
• My proven NREMT review system used by 60,000+ students

Helpful Resources

Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here: https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here: https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG/12-Lead EKG Masterclass: https://www.ekgforems.com

Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – Chain of Survival for Cardiac Arrest
08:10 – BLS Assessment
16:15 – Pediatric Assessment Triangle
24:15 – Stroke Assessment
34:02 – Stroke Signs and Symptoms
39:43 – Final NREMT Prep Tips & Next Steps

Why This NREMT Review Works

I’ve taught over 60,000 EMTs and Paramedics since 2020, and I’ve seen exactly what separates students who pass from those who struggle. These 3 lessons are the foundation of real EMT-level clinical thinking — not memorization. If you’re looking for NREMT prep that actually teaches you how to pass, start here.

If this video helps you, like and subscribe for weekly EMT and Paramedic lessons.

Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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Pass School & NREMT Exams, Go Here: https://www.prepareforems.com

Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here: https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here: https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG/12-Lead EKG Masterclass: https://www.ekgforems.com

What’s Inside an EMS Jump Bag?

Ever wondered what EMTs and Paramedics actually carry in their gear? In this 27-minute video, I break down the essential tools and equipment used in the field, from EMS medications and airway gear to oxygen supplies, bandages, IV access, IO access, and much more.

This is the most comprehensive EMS equipment review I’ve ever done on the channel it is perfect for anyone preparing for EMT or Paramedic school. Get a head start and walk into class already familiar with the tools you’ll be using during your clinicial's and later out on the streets!

Remember: The more you learn before class, the more prepared you’ll be once it starts!

If you found this ambulance tour and jump bag review helpful, share it with anyone starting EMT or Paramedic school soon.

Be great,

Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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Need NREMT Recertification? Go Here: https://www.recertforems.com

Need NREMT Remedial Training? Go Here: https://www.remedialforems.com

The EKG/12-Lead EKG Masterclass: https://www.ekgforems.com

The NREMT exam is the examination that certifies emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This includes the EMR, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic national registry exams. My aim with this presentation is to give you a concise study plan that you can use to comeback after failing NREMT.

We do this by reviewing the national registry content, assessing your knowledge along the way and reviewing NREMT practice questions. At The Paramedic Coach, we have thousands of NREMT candidates pass their national registry exam even after multiple failed attempts.

The NREMT exam is broken down into five main parts: Airway, respiration, and ventilation (ARV), cardiology and resuscitation, trauma, medical/OBGYN and EMS operations. At the advanced EMT and paramedic levels we also add a speciality question area called: Clinical Judgement. This is the content areas we need to study to pass the NREMT exam.

As The Paramedic Coach, I am always here to help, let's pass the NREMT!

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Be great,

Evan, The Paramedic Coach

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