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To become a certified Emergency Medical Technician, you first need to complete the EMT cognitive exam. This is a knowledge-based test that measures your understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of working as an EMT.<\/p>\n

Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free EMT practice test!<\/p>\n

\nEMT Prep Course<\/a>
\nEMT Study Guide<\/a>
\nEMT Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>EMT Question of the Day<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>EMT Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n

To qualify for the EMT exam through the full education program pathway, you must successfully complete a state-approved EMT course that meets or exceeds the National EMS Education Standards. Your course completion must fall within the required two-year eligibility period, and your Program Director must verify completion.<\/p>\n

<\/span>EMT Outline<\/h2>\n

The EMT examination contains 70\u2013120 questions, including multiple-choice, multiple-response, and technology-enhanced items such as options tables, build lists, and drag-and-drop questions. You have 2 hours to complete the examination. Ten questions are unscored pilot items used to evaluate potential future examination questions.<\/p>\n

This exam uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) to estimate whether your ability meets the entry-level competency standard. After an initial set of questions, the computer selects questions targeted to your estimated ability. The difficulty of an individual question does not reveal whether you are passing.<\/p>\n

The exam is split into five content areas.<\/p>\n