Essential Guide to NREMT Exam Preparation

Aug 8, 2024

NREMT Exam FAQ Overview

1. How to Study for the NREMT Exam

  • Understand the exam content areas:
    • EMR Breakdown
    • EMT Breakdown
    • Advanced EMT Breakdown
    • Paramedic Breakdown
  • Focus on the five main sections:
    • Airway, Respiration, Ventilation
    • Cardiology and Resuscitation
    • Trauma
    • Medical
    • OB/GYN
    • EMS Operations (smallest section)
  • Majority of questions are on adults; minority on pediatrics.

2. Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)

  • EMR, EMT, and Paramedic exams are CAT exams:
    • The computer evaluates answers in real-time.
    • It stops based on 95% confidence of passing or failing.
  • For Advanced EMT, there's a fixed number of questions to answer.
  • Example outcomes:
    • EMT exam: Pass or fail at 70 to hundreds of questions.
    • Paramedic exam: Pass or fail at around 80 to hundreds of questions.

3. Exam Difficulty and Results Timing

  • The difficulty arises from uncertainty of passing/failing.
  • Results typically received within 24 to 48 hours.
    • Possible delays during weekends or holidays.
  • If passed, congratulations message; if failed, a scaled score indicating performance in five categories.

4. Study Strategy

  • Many students fail due to rushing into the exam.
  • Importance of having a proper study plan:
    • Use effective study tools and follow the plan systematically.
    • Assess knowledge regularly.
    • Avoid rushing in after failing; take at least 20 to 40 days to prepare with a new study plan.

5. Use of Practice Tests

  • Practice tests should not be the sole study strategy:
    • They assess current knowledge but might not strengthen weak content areas.
  • Effective studying involves reviewing content areas specified by NREMT and then using practice questions for assessment.

6. Post-Exam Feedback and Improvement

  • NREMT provides feedback based on performance:
    • Categories: Above Passing, Near Passing, Below Passing.
    • Scores range from 100 (lowest) to 1500 (highest); 950 is the passing standard.
  • Use feedback to focus studies on weak areas and reinforce strengths.

7. Additional Resources for Preparation

  • Recommended study tool: The Video Vault
    • Over 480 videos, audio files, worksheets, and quizzes.
    • Community support available.
    • Designed to simplify concepts needed for passing NREMT and school.
    • Lifetime access provided to students.