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Paramedic Crash Course with Online Practice Test: Get a Passing Score in Less Time

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By Christopher Coughlin

Pages: 448
Publication Date: June 2025
ISBN: 978-0-7386-1288-1

NEW! REA’s Paramedic Crash Course Book + Online, Second Edition
Everything you need for today’s Paramedic National Certification Exam (NR-P) in a concise, time-saving format!

REA’s Paramedic Crash Course is the only test prep of its kind for the last-minute studier or any Paramedic candidate who needs a quick refresher before taking the National Registry Paramedic exam.

Our fully up-to-date test prep includes:

Expert test-taking strategies from a seasoned EMS educator and nationally certified paramedic. Proven question-level strategies help maximize your command of the material. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Targeted review. Study only what you need to know. Our concise review covers the full scope of exam topics, including: Airway, Respiration & Ventilation; Cardiology & Resuscitation; Trauma; Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology; EMS Operations; and Clinical Judgment.
End-of-chapter drill questions. Test your mastery of key topics every step of the way.
Full-length online practice exam. Get fast diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help you gauge your test-readiness.

No matter how or when you prepare for the NR-P exam, REA’s Paramedic Crash Course has all you need to earn a great score!

About the Author

Dr. Chris Coughlin is the Paramedic Program Director at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California. Dr. Coughlin is a nationally certified EMS educator. In 2006, he became one of the first 850 nationally certified flight paramedics (FP-C) in the United States. He previously worked as a critical care flight paramedic in Phoenix, and served as the Department Chair of Public Safety Sciences at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona.

He is also the author of REA’s bestselling Crash Course for the EMT Exam.

Dr. Coughlin has degrees in Paramedicine from Glendale Community College, Adult Education from Ottawa University, and Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. He holds a doctorate in Educational Philosophy from Capella University.

Dr. Coughlin welcomes correspondence at ccoughlin@contracosta.edu.

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