NREMT Practice Test

Use our NREMT practice test to prepare for your upcoming EMT test. Our test is completely free and includes detailed answer explanations to help you understand complex concepts.

Taking our EMT practice test will help you become more familiar with the actual exam and narrow down your studies to the areas you need to focus on.

Summary: Try our free EMT practice test below. For more help, consider our recommended EMT test prep course.

EMT Practice Test

Our NREMT practice questions are categorized to help you focus your studies. Each question will have four possible answers to choose from. The questions will help you as you begin your NREMT test prep.

After you submit answers to the NREMT questions, a test score will be presented. In addition, you will be given explanations for all the questions to help you progress through your EMT prep.

If you are looking to prepare for the paramedic exam, use our paramedic practice test.

EMT/NREMT Overview

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is a non-profit organization that helps ensure the skills, knowledge, and expertise of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the United States.

The NREMT administers a wide range of emergency medical professional tests, including:

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• Paramedic

Though the exams vary based on the type of emergency responder, they all cover the general knowledge and skills required to provide emergency medical services. 

You can read our NREMT test overview for more information on each exam. You can also read our EMT certifications guide for information on how to earn each certification.

Exam Outline

Regardless of which certification you are going for, there will be 2 portions on your exam:

1. Cognitive Exam
2. Psychomotor Exam

The cognitive exam consists of multiple-choice questions. The questions will cover 5 different categories:

1. Airway, Respiration, & Ventilation
2. Cardiology & Resuscitation
3. Trauma
4. Medical; Obstetrics & Gynecology
5. EMS Operations

These 5 categories are covered for all NREMT levels (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic). The percent that each category is covered will vary. Read our NREMT test overview for more information.

The psychomotor exam is administered on a state-by-state basis. You will be asked to perform various emergency skills in a hands-on environment.

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How to Study for the NREMT Exam

When it comes to EMT prep, everyone has different needs, timelines, and study habits. That said, there are plenty of great resources to get you started on the right foot.

EMT practice tests are a great way to gauge where you are at in your EMT test prep. We suggest starting by answering our NREMT questions listed above.

If you’re searching for additional NREMT test prep, check out some of the following resources:

Official NREMT Test Prep Resources

One of the best ways to prepare for an exam is to get information directly from the test administrators. For the EMT exam, this means consulting the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), testing and registering qualified applicants for nearly 50 years. Here are a few helpful links provided by the NREMT:

NREMT Prep FAQs