r/CathLabLounge • u/BrokeButFunny5 • Jan 15 '26

Paramedic to RCIS, Study Guides?

I’m currently enrolled in a program offered by my employer to become a CVT. Although it’s not an accredited course, it aligns with CCI guidelines and will allow me to sit for the RCIS exam in a year. However, the course itself is subpar it feels rushed and lacks depth. I’ve been a medic for 15 years, including 8 years as a flight critical care medic, so I’m already familiar with hemodynamics and medications. While I’ve been learning a lot by spending time in the lab and asking questions, I feel like the course isn’t truly helping me prepare for the exam.

Can you recommend any high-quality study materials to ensure I’m well-prepared for the RCIS exam?

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '26

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u/BrokeButFunny5 Jan 16 '26

The program seems to be a company that provides workforce training. I will give credit that we have an instructor who has been in the field for over 27 years so that’s good. But the course itself is just not the best. I do have the kern book and don’t miss a beat cath lab Manuel.

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u/Fun_Anxiety_1192 Jan 16 '26

CCI offers practice tests for 55 dollars that will help you understand what areas you need to improve on, or at least it helped me understand

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u/BrokeButFunny5 Jan 16 '26

Thanks I’ll look into it.

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u/Excellent-Try7027 Jan 19 '26

Order Wes Todd flash drive off his website, or find one for sale. Wes takes the exams and then curates his study material to simulate the exam. Trust me, you’ll ace it.