For the precourse, if you are behind, 1st: catch up by memorizing all of the Signs and Symptoms in Williams' EMT-Book (it is way more in depth than you are probably used to), 2nd memorize all of the terms in the
handouts they gave you (start at the beginning of each of these sources), 3rd have the Anatomy and Physiology book read completely (memorize all of the bold terms).
I didn't believe the truth of these suggestions until I almost failed out (with a Bachelor’s degree and some post-secondary college credits); then I realized there are no shortcuts to the precourse nor to the program in general. If you are a self-starter (can teach yourself)-attend this program; If you need someone to hold your hand through all of the material-attend another program. I am not trying to come off terse - this is the reality. Many people start off okay, then question the seriousness of the workload ("this is way too much work for anyone to get done"..." there must be a shortcut, like every other class I have taken... "). Usually out of frustration, they cut corners and never make it through the precourse, or have to try several times just to pass the precourse's several fill-in the blank quizes and epic final exam. Intelligence alone will not be enough to get you through this program.
If you put in the work, your mental stamina (studying, reading, memorization...etc,) will increase to where 8 - 12 hours of studying on a Saturday and Sunday are almost a breeze. If you do not put in the work, you will not succeed...no chance, no way, no how...
It is a great school, worth all of the sacrific.
Good Luck!
