The NREMT exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is required for EMT certification in most states. It has a cognitive exam (computer-adaptive) and a psychomotor (skills) exam.
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Key takeaways
- Computer-adaptive: 70–120 questions (including 10 unscored pilot items) in 2 hours.
- The EMT application fee is $104 per attempt.
- The test stops once it is 95% confident you are above or below the passing standard.
- Check the current NREMT candidate handbook, since formats are updated periodically.
USA NREMT Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- NREMT
- Format
- Computer-adaptive (CAT)
- Questions
- 70–120
- Time
- 2 hours
- EMT fee
- $104
NREMT EMT Exam Content
- Airway, respiration and ventilation
- Cardiology and resuscitation
- Trauma
- Medical and obstetrics/gynecology
- EMS operations
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How many questions are on the NREMT EMT exam?
Between 70 and 120, depending on your performance, in up to 2 hours.
Full answer →How much does the NREMT exam cost?
The EMT application fee is $104 each time you register.
Full answer →What happens if I fail the NREMT?
You can retest after a waiting period; after several failed attempts, remedial training is required.
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