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EMT Intermediate/85 Examination
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) offers the EMT Intermediate/85 Examination for certification purposes. NREMT offers the test with the main goal of ensuring that EMS workers are able to give capable medical care to people during times of great need. An EMS professional is in a position of trust and must be able to proficiently manage patients outside of a hospital environment. This test is taken as part of an EMT-Intermediate/85 registration.
The content of the cognitive test includes the following categories:
- 18% Airway & Breathing
- 17.3% Cardiology
- 16.7% Trauma
- 15.3% Medical
- 16% Obstetrics and Pediatrics
- 16.7% Operations
Candidates are allowed to attempt this examination three times. If after three attempts a candidate is still unsuccessful, the candidate will have to provide records regarding having taken 36 hours of remedial education before being allowed to try again up to three more times. If a candidate is unsuccessful after six tries, the candidate must complete an entire state-approved EMT-Intermediate/85 program. After a candidate passes the exam, he or she will receive information about national EMS certification. If a candidate does not pass, an account of which categories were near or below the requirements for passing will be provided.
The content of the practical test for EMT-Intermediate/85 covers four main skill competencies:
- Patient assessment and management
- Managing ventilation
- Intravenous therapy
- Random basic skills
Candidates must pass all four competencies, since this assessment is all-or-none. Not passing just one part means a candidate does not pass the whole test. If a candidate fails one or two skills, the candidate can take just the skills tests that were failed, or the candidate may be able to retest on one area on the same day. If unsuccessful on the second try, the candidate will need to provide documentation of remedial education. If unsuccessful after three tries, the candidate must participate in another EMT-Intermediate/85 education program before testing again.
As your test day approaches, make sure that you have had plenty of time to study. Review an EMT Exam study guide or study using EMT exam flashcards so that you strengthen any areas that might be more difficult for you on the test. You'll have the rest of your life to enjoy being successful on the exam, but you can only spend time between now and your test day to get prepared. Study hard and maximize your chances of success.
