This comprehensive source offers the essential test prep needed to help readers score their best on the qualifying exam to become an emergency medical technician. This new edition covers all of the segment categories on the test itself as well as CPR, shock, and incident management. Also provided are valuable techniques to physically and mentally prepare for the exam, tips to manage your study time, and ways to reduce test anxiety so that you can focus and do your absolute best. It includes: 3 full-length practice testsall with detailed answer explanations; Diagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses; In-depth subject reviews covering all sections of the test; Latest training methods to handle terrorism and mass casualty emergencies; Instructions on how to properly handle HAZMAT emergencies; and Listings of state EMT agencies, as well as EMS organizations and journals.