# Pocket Protocols: Field Guide — Multi-Region EMS Reference

> Offline EMS protocols, NREMT prep, and clinical tools for medical professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Rappasoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-protocols-field-guide/id6774286157 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rappasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/335522494)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: subscription

## What is Pocket Protocols?

DISCLAIMER: Pocket Protocols is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any government agency, department of health, EMS authority, or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). It is an independent reference and study app built for EMS professionals.

OFFICIAL SOURCES: All protocol content comes from publicly available documents published by the relevant EMS authorities. Each protocol set links to its official source inside the app, and the full list is published at https://pocketprotocolsapp.com/sources. Always verify clinical decisions against the current official protocols issued by your own medical director and agency.

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SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Pocket Protocols Pro requires an active subscription for full access. Monthly or yearly billing through the App Store. Cancel any time.

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Pocket Protocols gives EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics across the US and Canada instant offline access to their protocol set — plus a complete NREMT exam-prep pack, clinical tools, and documentation aids, all in one app.

NREMT EXAM PREP — INCLUDED
• 900+ original practice questions with explanations for the EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic exams
• 550+ flashcards for rapid recall
• Timed simulated exams weighted to the real exam blueprint, with a per-domain score breakdown
• Study sheets: exam blueprints, mnemonics, and clinical formulas
• Study any level, fully offline

PROTOCOLS — ONE APP, MANY SETS
• Add and switch between any number of state, provincial, or regional protocol sets
• Full-text and voice search across protocols, medications, and references
• Favorites, bookmarks (with saved scroll position), and personal notes tied to each protocol
• Cross-link navigation, adjustable text size, and full dark mode
• Compare protocols side-by-side across sets

CLINICAL DECISION TOOLS
• Trauma Score, Stroke Timer, STEMI Checklist, Sepsis Screening (qSOFA/SIRS)
• Pain Scales, Burn Assessment (Rule of 9s + Parkland), Glucose/dextrose reference
• Airway Assessment, COWS Scale, CRM Checklist + Tips
• Pediatric Reference — age-based vitals and equipment sizes
• IV drip-rate calculator, weight converter, quick-reference cards

DOCUMENTATION & WORKFLOW
• AI PCR narratives — tap a chief-complaint checklist or talk through the call and get a CHART or SOAP narrative to review and paste
• Call Tracker and Shift Handoff for in-field documentation
• CE Hour Log — track continuing-education hours by category and export for recertification

MEDICATIONS & COMMUNICATION
• Medication reference with dosages, routes, and contraindication alerts
• Cross-region global medication library
• Multilingual Phrasebook — patient-assessment phrases in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, French, and Vietnamese, with pronunciation and text-to-speech
• EMS abbreviation & jargon glossary

HOSPITAL DIRECTORY
• Nearby hospitals sorted by distance, with specialties and trauma level
• Pin your most-used facilities; open directions in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze

DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD
• Fully offline once synced — works in basements, ambulances, and dead zones
• iOS Home Screen Quick Actions, recent searches per tab, pull-to-refresh
• Automatic update detection with delta updates — only changed files re-download

Built by EMS professionals, for EMS professionals.

Note: This app is a reference and study tool and does not replace proper training, medical direction, or clinical judgment. Practice questions are original study material, not actual exam questions.

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SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

Terms of Use: https://pocketprotocolsapp.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://pocketprotocolsapp.com/privacy
Official Sources: https://pocketprotocolsapp.com/sources

## Key features

- Offline protocol access
- NREMT exam practice questions
- Clinical decision tools
- AI-powered PCR narratives
- Medication reference
- Multilingual phrasebook
- Hospital directory

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Protocols Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pocket Protocols Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Is Pocket Protocols safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket Protocols.

## Is Pocket Protocols legit?

Pocket Protocols: Field Guide appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket Protocols is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Protocols

### What is Pocket Protocols?

Pocket Protocols is an independent reference and study app designed for EMS professionals. It offers offline access to regional protocols, NREMT exam preparation materials, and various clinical decision-making tools.

### Does Pocket Protocols have ads?

No, Pocket Protocols is ad-free. The app is supported by a subscription model for full access to its features and content.

### What subscription plans are available for Pocket Protocols?

Pocket Protocols offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan costs $1.99 and the yearly plan is $19.99. Both plans include a 14-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my Pocket Protocols subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your Pocket Protocols subscription at any time through the App Store. A 14-day free trial is available for both monthly and yearly plans.

### What NREMT exam prep features does Pocket Protocols include?

Pocket Protocols includes over 900 practice questions with explanations, 550 flashcards, timed simulated exams, and study sheets covering exam blueprints, mnemonics, and clinical formulas.

### What clinical decision tools are available in Pocket Protocols?

The app offers tools such as Trauma Score, Stroke Timer, STEMI Checklist, Sepsis Screening, Pain Scales, Burn Assessment, and pediatric references, among others.

### What devices does Pocket Protocols support?

Pocket Protocols is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 1.4.0.

### How does Pocket Protocols handle protocol sources?

All protocol content comes from publicly available documents by relevant EMS authorities. Each protocol set links to its official source within the app, and a full list is available on the app's website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-11-03

• New app icon, plus four alternates you can pick in Settings → Display & Navigation.
• CE entries and certifications your agency adds are now labeled with the agency's name.
• Support for iOS 27.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-09-22

Added a privacy choice that lets you decide whether to allow optional tracking to help us understand how people discover Pocket Protocols. Your choice won’t affect any app features.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-13

Protocols and field use

Protocol updates now arrive as soon as your agency publishes them, rather than waiting for the next check.
Refreshed colors with night-safe text for low-light use.
Hospitals now sits beside Protocols in the tab bar, with distance-first rows, offline pins, and clearer messages when data can't load.
Medications simplified to a quiet A–Z list with pinned favorites.
Protocol viewer: a field-first header, a shorter menu, and timers that keep running as you move between protocols.
Hide protocol sections you don't use with protocol visibility controls.
Clear button on recent searches.
Compact provider-level picker in study tools.
For agencies

Calendars with offline RSVP, per-member notification settings, and calendar export.
Polls — ask your members a question and see the results.
Alerts show unread badges, are colored by priority, and refresh while the app is open.
Contacts directory, gated by your agency permissions.
Apparatus: status board, issue reports with photos, and QR routing to a unit.
Standby staffing workflows.
Agency modules can be reordered and sorted, and refresh when you switch tabs.
Fixes

Fixed a crash when switching accounts.
Steadier CPR metronome timing and sharing defaults.
The offline banner no longer flashes when resuming the app.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-11

- Added Agency Alerts for agency members
- Added Agency Alerts list and detail screens
- Added unread alert badges and priority indicators
- Added support for marking alerts as read
- Added support for marking all alerts as read
- Added alert acknowledgement support
- Added push notification support for Agency Alerts
- Added deep-link handling from alert notifications
- Added agency admin alert compose tools
- Added support for sending alerts to all members, groups, or selected members
- Added support for scheduled and expiring alerts
- Added support for alert links
- Added Agency tab module grid
- Added option to switch Agency tab between grid and list view
- Improved Agency tab behavior for single-agency and multi-agency users
- Added per-agency CE log sharing controls
- Added per-agency certification sharing controls
- Added separate view and manage sharing permissions
- Added account data history for CE log and certification changes
- Added agency admin capability handling in the app
- Added native notification and audio updates
- Improved agency account and alert error handling

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-02

New in this update:

• Multilingual Phrasebook — Patient-assessment phrases in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Mandarin, organized by call type, with pronunciation guides and read-aloud support.
• AI-Generated PCR Narratives — Turn your Call Tracker entries into a polished CHART or SOAP narrative, ready to paste into your ePCR.
• Pin Your Go-To Tools — Pin any tool to the top of your list, the sidebar, or a quick-access bar under the header. Drag to reorder.
• Free 3-Day Preview — Try the full app with no account and no card before you subscribe.
• Agency & Team Codes — Redeem an agency-issued code to unlock your department's protocol access.
• Smarter protocol switcher, swipe-to-next-protocol navigation, and a cleaner offline indicator.
• Reliability improvements so reinstalling the app never affects your subscription or trial status.

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