EMT-First Responder Test

EMT-First Responder Requirements

Potential EMT candidates applying for an EMT-First Responder certification must meet certain requirements.   EMT-First Responder candidates must have completed a state-approved EMT-First Responder course.  The state EMT-First Responder course must meet or exceed the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-First Responder.  This EMT-First Responder state course must have been successfully completed within the previous two years.  Additionally, EMT-First Responder candidates must hold a current CPR credential and have successfully completed a state-approved EMT-First Responder psychomotor exam.

NREMT EMT-First Responder Exam

Candidates for the EMT-First Responder certification must pass the NREMT EMT-First Responder cognitive exam.  The EMT-First Responder test is given via a computer and is a Computer Adaptive Test (i.e., the test is adapted based on the student’s aptitude).   The number of questions on the EMT-First Responder exam will range from 80 to 110 based on the EMT student’s aptitude.  You will be given a maximum of one hour and 45 minutes to complete the EMT-First Responder exam.

The EMT-First Responder exam will cover all portions of the curriculum, including: EMS Operations, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Airway and Breathing.  The EMT-First Responder test is heavily focused on fundamentals and operations.

EMT-First Responder Test Outline

The EMT-First Responder test outline is shown below.

NREMT First Responder Exam Question Topics	Range of Questions on NREMT-First Responder Exam
Airway and Breathing	14-19
Cardiology	14-19
Trauma	14-19
Medical	13-18
Obstetrics and Pediatrics	13-18
Operations	14-19
Total	80-110

EMTs have different duties and responsibilities based on their training and certification.  An EMT's salary is often different based on their experience, training, and location. Typically, most EMTs are certified to one of five levels that are administered by NREMT, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.  The five NREMT certifications are: First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate/85, EMT-Intermediate/99 and Paramedic. An effective way to pass your NREMT certification exam is to use free EMT practice tests.