EMT-Intermediate/85 Test

EMT-Intermediate/85 Requirements

Potential EMT candidates applying for an EMT-Intermediate/85 certification must meet certain requirements.  EMT-Intermediate/85 candidates must be 18 years or older.  EMT-Intermediate/85 candidates must also have an EMT-Basic certification at the national or state level.  Candidates must also have completed a state-approved EMT-Intermediate/85 course.  The state EMT-Intermediate/85 course must meet or exceed the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate/85.  This EMT-Intermediate/85 state course must have been successfully completed within the previous two years.  Additionally, EMT-Intermediate/85 candidates must hold a current CPR credential and have successfully demonstrated competence in Intermediate/85 skills.

NREMT EMT-Intermediate/85 Exam

Candidates for the EMT-Intermediate/85 certification must pass the NREMT EMT-Intermediate/85 cognitive test.  The EMT-Intermediate/85 test is given via a computer and is a Computer Adaptive Test (i.e., which adapts the test based on the student’s aptitude).  The number of questions on the EMT-Intermediate/85 exam will range from 85 to 135 based on the EMT student’s aptitude.  You will be given a maximum of 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the EMT-Intermediate/85 exam.

EMT Intermediate/85 Psychomotor Test

Four separate skills are assessed in the psychomotor section of the EMT Intermediate/85 test process.  The skills are presented as scenarios to better simulate out-of-hospital situations that arise for EMT-Intermediate/85 professionals.  Development of the skills and the curriculum is based on the EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate/85 National Standards and Training Curriculum.

The EMT-Intermediate/85 exam will cover all portions of the curriculum, including: EMS Operations, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Airway and Breathing.  The EMT-Intermediate/85 test is heavily focused on fundamentals and operations.

EMT-Intermediate/85 Test Outline

The EMT-Intermediate/85 test outline is shown below.

NREMT Intermediate 85 Exam Question Topics	Range of Questions on NREMT-Intermediate 85 Exam
Airway and Breathing	15-24
Cardiology	15-24
Trauma	14-23
Medical	13-21
Obstetrics and Pediatrics	14-22
Operations	14-22
Total	85-135

 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.