EMT Study Guide

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic Exams and Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) Exam offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) grants successful candidates the qualified titles of Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), Intermediate (EMT-I), Paramedic (EMT-P) or Emergency Care Attendant (ECA).

Candidates who wish to sit for any of the EMT exams can do so at Pearson Vue computer-based testing centers located throughout the US. At the time of applying to sit for the exam, the candidate will be required to pay a registration fee, typically below $100 to take the exam.

The EMT-B consists of both multiple choice questions alongside practical questions pertaining to first aid, CPR, oxygen needs, patient care, airway and ventilation needs, and shock management. Candidates are allotted two hours to take and complete the exam. A score of 85% needs to be achieved in order to receive EMT-B status.

The EMT-I exam contains both multiple choice questions and practical questions. Candidates need to know a great deal about intermediate life-saving techniques, including the ability to demonstrate those techniques to a supervisor. The exam covers cardiac drug therapy, endotracheal intubation, and IV therapy at length. Candidates should also study all the questions topics found on the EMT-B. Candidates will be allotted two hours and fifteen minutes to complete the exam.

The NREMT exam consists of everything found in the basic and intermediate exams, but also many questions related to advanced life-saving skills. The additional topics include EKG readings, advanced respiratory and airway support, cardiac support, traumatic life support needs, pediatric life support, pharmacology, and advanced resuscitation measures. Candidates are allotted two hours and fifteen minutes to take the exam. A score of 85% must be achieved in order to pass this test. The exam costs $110 to take.

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