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2020 TMC and Clinical Simulation HomeStudy Course Comparison Chart
LindseyJonesTM vs. Kettering National SeminarsTM
Analysis completed April 9th, 2020
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2020 Comprehensive Study Guide Includes information needed for both TMC exam and Clinical Simulation exams. Text-book like with additional information (not on the exams) for completion sake. Must listen closely to the audio to know what sections have questions on the exam and which do not. Material is divided by subject area. No index. Many images of equipment included. Approx 300 pages divided into three main sections resembling the NBRC test matrix, includes ONLY concise information needed for the current TMC and new Clinical Simulations exams to reduce information over-load. Has an index so that specific terms and topics can be quickly located.
Streaming Audio A little over 16.3 hrs of audio. All audio is available on-line only - must continually have Internet connection and/or access to WiFi. Could incur charges on data plans if not connected to WiFi. 1 years access. Once your account has expired, no further access to audio. Over 21 hrs of audio. Provided both as streaming audio on-line AND by free mobile application android and iPhone that can be used for the duration of your account.
Mobile Lectures Provided only at a separate cost of $79 Over 21 hours of streaming audio and by FREE mobile application They are in addition to the on-line streaming audio. Works for both iPhone and Android devices.
Multimedia Resources No videos.
No interactive quizzes.
No slide presentations.
No interactive instruction.
Media consists of paper books and audio only.
Instructional videos, over 45 interactive quizzes with detailed explanations, audio introductions, on-line flascards, narrated slide shows and much more. Learn through multiple types of input to drastically increase understanding and retention.
Access to On-line Practice Questions System comes with ONLY 2 full-length practice exams, available on-line. Must use token to purchase extra questions but you only get a few questions per token (which also have to used for Clinical Simulations) then you must purchase more tokens. Exams available for only 90 days after starting and can only be used twice. Includes access to at least 8 full-length TMC Practice exams. That is over 1,120 practice questions in total. Unlimited access for the duration of the accounts (6-12 months).
Access to On-line Clinical Simulations Available on-line. Only 22 simulations, all in one exam.Once a simulations is done, it may only be used for two weeks, then you must use another token. 30+ Clinical simulations. No tokens required. Unlimited access for the entire duration. Take TMC and CS over as many times as you like.
Practice Simulations Approx 22 Sims - Tokens provided for on-line use, provides limited use of clinical simulations with a two-week window. Simulations may be taken only twice without incurring additional cost. At least 30 Clinical Simulations on-line, UNLIMITED USE for the duration of the account, Collection is custom engineered to expose the user to a balance of all pathology types and virtually all possible situations.
Instructional Simulations 5 instructional simulations, may use ONLY ONCE regardless of your subscription 5 simulations, UNLIMITED USE for the duration our you account.
Strengths and Weaknesses Feedback No aggregate tool available. Personalized dashboard that accumulates data as exercises are completed. Reports an on-going analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.
Ability to Review Multiple Choice Exam Not available. Review any exam, including the your choice an every single exam you've taken in the past. UNLIMITED on the number of times you can take or review an exam.
Flashcards Not included. May purchase extra at a cost $30-$40. Includes about 160 cards covering normal values and calculations. 153 Cards included, color printing, covers pharmacology, calculations, and associative words.
Published pass rates Not published. Instructor indicates 90% Surveys shows less than 90% Statistical study shows 95% on the clinical simulations, 92% on the multiple choice exams. HIGHEST PUBLISHED PASS RATE
Tutoring Tutoring by phone 6-8 days a months. Tutoring not available.
Satisfaction No data available other than on-site testimonies. Chosen over Kettering 96.7% of the time. Based on a study where 2258 RTs were polled in writing who used both Kettering AND LindseyJones - 2335 indicated that would choose LindseyJones if they had to do it again and could only choose one. Highest documented satisfaction rating.
Cost of Clinical Simulation Package only $245 for 22 Clinical Simulations, usable for two weeks only once accessed. DOES NOT INCLUDE Study Guide. $269 for 30 Clinical Simulations. INCLUDES STUDY GUIDE Unlimited access on-line and free mobile application for entire duration of account.

Total Cost
with Flash cards and equivalent practice and audio

$480 to $540
Calculation Includes Basic Package ($360), Flashcards ($30), ($150) for 30 additional simluation practice.

$369
Flashcards included
Unlimited Access to 30 Clinical Simulations
Unlimited Access to 1120 Practice Questions with rationale.

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