Integrating EMT PASS into Your Classroom

The EMT PASS app offers a valuable tool for reinforcing student learning and preparing them for the NREMT exam. Here are practical strategies for effectively integrating the app into EMT curriculum, drawing on insights from experienced instructors.

Early and Consistent Integration is Key

Don't wait until the end of the course to introduce students to the EMT PASS app and NREMT question style. Instead, consider a continuous integration approach:

Leveraging EMT PASS for Student Assessment and Motivation

The EMT PASS app can also be a valuable tool for formative and summative assessment:

Incorporate App Questions into Quizzes and Exams

Include one or two questions from the app in your regular quizzes and exams. This serves several purposes. Firstly, it motivates students to engage with the app. Secondly, it familiarizes them with the style and rigor of registry-type questions throughout the course. Finally, it sets clear expectations for the type of questions they will encounter on the NREMT.

Preparing for the NREMT with Final Exams

The EMT PASS app includes two 120-question final exams that can be instrumental in preparing students for the NREMT:

• Administer Full-Length Exams in One Sitting
  Encourage students to complete each 120-question final exam in a single sitting. This strategy helps them build stamina and get accustomed to the time constraints of the NREMT exam. Taking intermittent, shorter bursts doesn't replicate the experience of sitting through a longer, comprehensive exam.

• Simulate the NREMT Testing Environment
  Have students take one of the final exams in our EMT PASS app (EMT Review Plus final exams work too!) at the end of the course under simulated NREMT conditions. For example, impose a two-hour time limit, allow no phones or personal items, and require them to show identification. Providing a piece of paper for notes and requiring proper identification, just like at a Pearson Vue center, can further enhance the realism and reduce anxiety associated with the actual exam. Plus, students will finish the exam with diagnostic results on both NREMT and traditional content areas to guide them in preparation as they leave the class.

Stay Updated with App Revisions

The EMT PASS app has been extensively revised to align with the new NREMT format. It now includes:

• A new assessment section.

• More TEIs (Technology Enhanced Items).

• Both NREMT domain and traditional module diagnostic score reports in the final exams.

Educators should stay informed about these changes to maximize the app's effectiveness in their teaching.

By strategically integrating the EMT PASS app throughout your course, you can provide students with valuable practice, reinforce key concepts, and better prepare them for the challenges of the NREMT certification exam. Remember to utilize class time to discuss challenging questions and help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success.

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