Normal & Not Normal
Use an interactive adult BP category checker, learn why readings change, and review the signs that can matter.
Explore rangesStart here
Know the range, know the symptoms, then practice the skill
These pages are designed for beginner-friendly learning. Use them to build understanding before or during EMT training—not to replace a healthcare professional or your formal class.
<120 / <80normal adult BP
120–129 / <80elevated BP
130/80+high BP starts here
<90 / <60possible low BP concern
Choose your path
What do you want to learn first?
Pick a goal above
You will get the best page to start with and a quick path to practice.
What you can explore
Four connected pages that keep the topic fun and practical
How to Take a BP
See the cuff placement picture, learn where to listen, and arrange the step order before using your simulator.
Open skills labSigns & Treatment
Review high-vs-low blood pressure clues, treatment basics, and scenario-based emergency decision points.
Open signs & treatmentPractice links
Jump right into practice
Use the pages above to understand the skill, then practice the numbers and sounds with EMSCodeSim tools.
Blood Pressure Simulator
Practice manual cuff inflation, Korotkoff sounds, and recognizing the systolic and diastolic pressure.
Launch BP simulatorFull Vital Signs Practice
Bring blood pressure together with pulse, respirations, SpO₂, glucose, pupils, and orientation.
Open full vitalsEMT Prep Vital Signs
Use the full guided learning module if you want a broader overview of vital signs and documentation.
Open EMT PrepReminder: Numbers matter, but the patient matters more. Always consider symptoms, skin signs, mental status, breathing, perfusion, and the overall situation—not just a single blood pressure reading.