Question 1
A car was struck on the driver's door by a pickup at an intersection. The door is pushed in several inches. Where are the driver's injuries most likely to be?
EMT exam retakes and deadlines
Enter your course completion date and where you are with the exam. The planner applies the National Registry's retest rules and shows your dates.
| Attempts | 6 in total |
|---|---|
| Remedial education | After 3 failed attempts |
| Wait between attempts | 15 days |
| Course valid for | 2 years from completion |
Plan your dates
The rules the planner uses
- You have 6 attempts to pass.
- After 3 failed attempts you must complete remedial education before the fourth.
- You must wait 15 days after an attempt before you test again.
- Each attempt needs a new application, a new fee and a new Authorization to Test (ATT), valid for up to 90 days.
- Your course is valid for 2 years from the month and year you completed it; remedial education does not extend it.
What counts as remedial education
Some states require the traditional refresher course and will not accept continuing education hours, so check with your State EMS Office. You upload the education with your fourth-attempt application.
- The EMT 20-credit National Competency Component of the National Continued Competency Program, or
- A State or CAPCE-approved EMT refresher course.
Once you pass
A passed cognitive exam and a state-approved BLS skills competency result each stay valid for 24 months. You then recertify every two years.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A 16-year-old football player collided helmet to helmet. Which finding most strongly suggests a worsening brain injury?
Question 3
You are called to a crime scene where the patient is obviously dead. How should you move through the scene?
Next step
Questions people ask
How many times can you take the EMT exam?
6 times. After 3 failed attempts you must complete remedial education before the fourth.
How long do I have to wait to retake the EMT exam?
15 days from your last exam date. You can reapply and pay as soon as your results post.
How long after my EMT course can I take the exam?
Your course is valid for 2 years from the month and year you completed it. A course completed in January 2024 is valid until 31 January 2026.