Duration
Questions
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Everything you need to know about this certification exam
Exam Code:
EMT-B
Duration:
120 minutes
Questions:
70-120 questions
Format:
Multiple choice and scenario-based
Passing Score:
70%
Cost:
$80-150 USD
Validity:
2 years
18 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Clean criminal background check
Physical fitness requirements
Completion of EMT training program
Breakdown of exam topics and their relative importance
Airway management techniques
Oxygen therapy administration
Ventilation assistance
Respiratory emergency assessment
Cardiac arrest management
CPR techniques
AED operation
Cardiac emergency assessment
Trauma assessment
Bleeding control
Fracture management
Spinal injury care
Medical emergency assessment
Obstetric emergencies
Pediatric care
Geriatric considerations
Scene safety assessment
Emergency vehicle operation
Communication protocols
Documentation requirements
Essential knowledge areas you need to focus on
P
Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Vital signs monitoring
Patient history taking
Physical examination
E
Airway management
Oxygen therapy
Medication administration
IV therapy
Emergency procedures
T
Bleeding control
Shock management
Fracture stabilization
Burn care
Head injury assessment
M
Cardiac emergencies
Respiratory emergencies
Diabetic emergencies
Seizure management
Allergic reactions
S
Pediatric care
Geriatric care
Obstetric emergencies
Behavioral emergencies
Special needs patients
E
Scene management
Communication systems
Documentation
Legal considerations
Safety protocols
Proven strategies to help you pass on your first attempt
Practice hands-on skills regularly
Study emergency scenarios and case studies
Focus on patient assessment techniques
Understand medication protocols and dosages
Review trauma assessment algorithms
Practice communication and documentation
Don't rush through patient assessment questions
Avoid memorizing without understanding protocols
Don't skip safety considerations in scenarios
Avoid focusing only on one body system
Don't ignore scene safety in emergency scenarios
Avoid studying outdated protocols or procedures