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Change is afoot in EMS. With the new National Education Standards, the scope of practice has changed for Paramedics and EMTs. The NREMT is piloting a new initial certification model with the Paramedic Psychomotor Competency Package (Check out this blog post for more information on the PPCP pilot).
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There are many ways to construct an exam. You can use short answer questions, fill in the blank questions, multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, essay questions: the possibilities are endless! When it comes to grading that exam, some questions have a single correct answer and some are graded on the accuracy and quality of the response.
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We are very excited to announce the release of a brand new comprehensive exam for paramedic students: the Paramedic Readiness Exam 4 (PRE4).
The PRE4 is a multiple choice summative exam which is designed to prepare students for the challenges of a state or national certification examination.
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In case you didn’t already know, the NREMT is a computer adaptive test. Computer adaptive testing (CAT) is becoming an increasingly common practice in the world of exams.
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Scenario-based education is one of the most cutting edge topics in EMS these days. You’ve heard the reasons why scenarios are great for students, but where should you start? How do you stage a scenario?
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As your NREMT written exam day looms closer, you may find yourself navigating the complicated regulations surrounding your certification as an EMT or Paramedic.
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Immediately after taking the NREMT exam, I came to work deflated and anxious, so I channeled my energy into writing a contrite yet informative post on what the next steps are if you don’t pass. At that time, the only thing I was confident about was that I had indeed failed.
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I took an EMT class last spring and had heard a lot about what to expect (and fear) about the National Registry exam.
