Study guides
Practical guides to studying for certification exams: what the research on retention actually says, and how to build a study plan around it.
- The Forgetting Curve, Explained
What Ebbinghaus measured in 1885, why rereading feels like learning, and what actually flattens the curve.
- How to Study for the Alberta MFR and EMR Exam
A four-week structure built on retrieval practice and spacing — method only, no protocol content.
- Anki Alternatives for EMS Students: An Honest Comparison
Anki, Quizlet, and Memory Island compared honestly — including where Anki is still the right answer.
Memory Island turns your own course notes into spaced-repetition decks and branching call scenarios. Free to start, no credit card, export anytime.
See how it works for MFR and EMR →