Exam prep · Free exam prep course - in progress
A free course for the National Registry EMT cognitive exam is in the works on Encodr. The plan is to build it against the National Registry's published EMT test plan, whose five content areas run from scene size-up through patient treatment and operations. The course is not published yet, so nothing on this page is a finished deck. Create a free account and the course will appear on your Exams and Credentials shelf when it is ready, and use the guides and the free Glasgow Coma Scale study tool below in the meantime. Encodr is a study aid and does not replace your EMT program, your protocols or your medical director.
| Format | Computerized adaptive test (CAT) |
|---|---|
| Length | Minimum 70 items, maximum 120, including 10 unscored pilot items |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Scoring | Scale of 100 to 1500 with 950 as the passing point |
| Scene Size-up and Safety | 15-19% |
| Primary Assessment | 39-43% |
| Secondary Assessment | 5-9% |
| Patient Treatment and Transport | 20-24% |
| Operations | 10-14% |
| Attempts | Six total; remedial education is required after three failed attempts, and you wait 15 days between attempts |
Source: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, EMT Examination Specifications and EMT Candidate Handbook (nremt.org), read September 25, 2026.
No. It is being planned and is not published. This page will change when it is, and a free account is the way to be there when it appears.
No. It is a study aid for memorizing and reviewing. Certification depends on your approved training program and the requirements of the National Registry and your state.