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NREMT-EMT Exam Topics and Domains
NREMT-EMT is organized into 5 weighted domains.
Scene Size-up and Safety
Pre-Arrival Planning
Develop a plan of action prior to arrival using all available information to ensure safe and effective operations
Scene Safety and Hazard Management
- Protect self, other responders, patient, public, and the emergency scene from existing and potential hazards
- Don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on known hazards to protect responders from exposure
Patient Identification and Triage
- Investigate the scene to determine potential patients
- Triage patients to ensure optimal care
Resource Determination
Request appropriate resources based on known hazards and patient conditions to mitigate all facets of the emergency scene
Primary Assessment
Initial Patient Contact and General Impression
- Communicate with the patient and/or bystanders to establish rapport
- Determine a general impression of the patient
Level of Consciousness Assessment
Assess patient's level of consciousness
Airway Assessment and Management
Assess patient's airway
Breathing Assessment and Management
Assess patient's breathing status
Circulation Assessment and Management
Assess patient's circulation
Chief Complaint and Life Threat Identification
Determine chief complaint and life threats
Baseline Vital Signs and Diagnostic Testing
Obtain results of patient's baseline vital signs and diagnostic testing
Transport Priority Determination
Identify the need for rapid treatment, rapid transport, or additional resources
Secondary Assessment
Focused Physical Assessment
Investigate patient's current condition and needs through focused physical assessment
Patient History
Investigate patient's current condition and needs through interviewing and past medical history
Reassessment
Investigate previous findings and interventions through reassessment to determine any changes in the patient's condition
Patient Treatment and Transport
Airway, Ventilation, and Oxygenation Management
Manage patient's airway, ventilation, and oxygenation
Cardiovascular and Circulatory Management
Manage patient's cardiovascular and circulatory system
Musculoskeletal Management
Manage motion restriction of patient's musculoskeletal system
Medication Administration
Administer medication
Special Populations
Manage interventions specific to special populations
Medical Emergencies
Manage interventions for medical emergencies
Trauma Management
Manage trauma emergencies
Patient Packaging and Transport
Manage patient transport
Operations
Communication
Communicate pertinent patient information
Documentation
Ensure that proper documentation is completed
Equipment and Supply Management
- Ensure the equipment is in proper working order
- Ensure sufficient inventory of medication and supplies utilized in patient care
EMS Systems and Roles
Understand EMS systems and roles within the system
Provider Well-being and Safety
Ensure the well-being of self and other responders
Scene Operations
Operate safely and effectively at emergency scenes
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NREMT-EMT earns the National Registry Certified - Emergency Medical Technician certification. It sits in the Emergency Medical Services track.
- NREMT-EMT-Cognitive - EMT Certification Examination (Cognitive) Computer-based knowledge examination
- NREMT-EMT-Psychomotor - EMT Psychomotor Examination Practical skills testing at state-approved sites
- NREMT-AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Advanced BLS with limited ALS skills (IV therapy, advanced airways, expanded medications)
- NREMT-Paramedic - Paramedic Advanced Life Support provider with full ALS capabilities
- Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) Advanced critical care transport skills
- Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Air medical transport specialization
- Tactical Paramedic (TP-C) Tactical and law enforcement medical support
- Community Paramedic (CP-C) Community-based healthcare and mobile integrated healthcare
- Wilderness EMT (WEMT) Wilderness and remote area emergency care
- Registered Nurse (RN) EMT experience often provides strong foundation for nursing career
- Physician Assistant (PA) EMT experience provides valuable patient care background
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for NREMT-EMT.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-04-07
- Announcement date: 2024-12-12
- Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs) New question formats beyond traditional multiple choice now included in EMT exam
- Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Exam adapts difficulty based on candidate performance, ending when pass/fail can be determined with 95% confidence
- OnVUE Online Proctoring Candidates can take exam from home or office with remote proctoring
Who should take this exam?
- Anatomy and physiology coursework
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Physical fitness for lifting and patient care
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED