Assessment Information Sheet
Program Concentration Area: Healthcare Science
Career Pathway:Therapeutic Services:
Emergency Services / Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
· 25.52100 Introduction to Healthcare Science
· 25.56400 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
· 25.56200 Concepts of Emergency Medicine
Credentialing Exam: / Emergency Medical Responder Certification (EMR)
Testing Agency: / National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Website: http://www.nremt.org/
Exam dispensed by Pearson Vue Testing: http://www.pearsonvue.com/vtclocator/
Exam Blueprint: / To view the competencies that will be tested on this exam, go to the following link: https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_1st_history.asp
Exam Cost: / $65.00
Duration of Exam: / 1 hour and 45 minutes for Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
Number of Questions: / 80-110 questions
Exam Cut-Score: / Determined by the percentage of correct answers given in critical categories of exam.
Test Ordering Information: / Students must currently hold a CPR credential and pass a cognitive and psychomotor (performance) exam to receive an Emergency Medical Responder certification.
The cognitive (written) portion of the NREMT exam is computer-based exam that is given at authorized Pearson VUE testing center locations. To schedule an exam, create an account and complete an application on the NREMT website at the following link:
https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/createNewAccount.asp
• Once the application has been completed and application fees have been paid,
• Student will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) once eligible to take the exam.
• Once student receives ATT, instructor/student can then schedule test with Pearson VUE. Additional scheduling details are provided in the ATT letter. Complete information on the application process can be found on the NREMT website at the following link: https://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/NREMT%20EMSStudent%209.23.pdf
• Instructor should consult with their state EMS Office about the format and logistics of completing a state approved Emergency Medical Responder psychomotor exam.
NOTE: If making a group reservation through Pearson VUE to test students, send an email to to initiate the process. Student names and ATT numbers should be included in the email. For group scheduling questions, contact Pearson VUE at (952) 905-7237.
Proctoring Guidelines: / N/A – Testing at Pearson VUE Testing Centers
Testing Format: / Performance in classroom setting and on-line written
Required Computer Software Specifications: / N/A – Pearson VUE Testing Locations
Test Availability: / Year round availability
Testing Agency Contact: / Todd Vreeland, NREMT Representative
Phone Number: (614) 888-4484 ext. 129
Lisa Weldon, NREMT Representative
Phone Number: (614) 888-4484 ext. 128
Fax Number: (614) 888-8920
Pearson VUE Testing Agency: 1-866-673-6896
GaDOE Contact for Credentialing: / Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email:
GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area: / Name: Phyllis Johnson
Telephone Number: (404) 463-6404
Email:
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