EMT Test Questions
If you have decided to pursue a career in the medical field, specifically as an Emergency Medical Technician, you might become overwhelmed with all the information there is to sift through, either online or via personal resources.
The bottom line is that you will need to acquire EMT certification before becoming a practicing professional in the field of emergency medicine.
To avoid being overwhelmed, take one step at a time.
- Remember, you need to be at least 18 years of age
- Either have a high school diploma or have passed the GED test
- You need to enroll in classes to begin work toward EMT certification.
- Start with step one and good luck.
Take Both the Practice Tests:
There are multiple Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) tests that must be completed and passed before becoming an EMT.
The tests are:
- EMT-Basic test
- EMT-Intermediate test
- EMT-Paramedic test
In most states, earning a high school diploma or passing the General Education Development (GED) test is a prerequisite for taking any of the EMT exams. Certification is obtained via the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). EMTs must be licensed, but levels of licenses and formal titles will vary depending on the state in which the EMT tests are completed and passed. If an individual has a criminal record, the NREMT can implement restrictions on his/her license. In addition to passing the EMT tests, a candidate must be agile, weather-adaptable, mentally stable, and physically strong. Below, you will find more specific information on the testing process and the tests themselves.
Test questions are multiple choice with 4 possible answers to choose from. Questions on the EMT tests are based on information that you would expect to learn in an EMT course. However, the questions are compiled by a panel of Emergency Medical Services experts and are not directly based on text book information. Most test questions will have 4 plausible answer choices. Therefore it is vital, when taking any of the EMT tests, to choose the best or most appropriate answer.
The NREMT uses Computer Based Testing to conduct all exams; thus, pencil and paper are not needed. Testers are given individual work stations to complete the tests. Due to the computerized nature of the EMT tests, the exam process ends automatically once a candidate's ability to either pass or fail is proven at a certainty of 95 percent. That does not mean you have to receive a test score of 95. The computer uses statistical technology called Item Response Theory to gauge each candidate's understanding of the questions in order to be more precise and fair throughout the testing process. Candidates who do not pass some or all of the EMT tests must wait at least two weeks before making a second attempt. Individual results are posted on NREMT's website (www.nremt.org) within 24-48 hours of exam completion. Testing locations are also listed on this website and exam fees for EMT tests may be paid online once registration is completed.
To prepare for the EMT tests, it is recommended that candidates:
- Eat breakfast and get plenty of rest
- Do not cram, as this might induce anxiety
- Arrive on time and know the exact location of your testing center
- Bring two forms of identification; at least one of which must include a photo
