The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification, administered through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), represents an intermediate level of prehospital emergency care between EMT-Basic and Paramedic. AEMTs are trained in expanded skills including intravenous and intraosseous access, a broader medication formulary, supraglottic airway management, and blood glucose monitoring, while operating within a defined scope that does not include the full advanced cardiac life support or endotracheal intubation skills of a Paramedic. The exam covers airway/respiration/ventilation, cardiology and resuscitation, trauma, medical/obstetrics/gynecology emergencies, and EMS operations, testing candidates on their ability to assess, manage, and safely transport patients across a wide range of prehospital emergency scenarios.
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Exam
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification, administered through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), is the level of prehospital care between EMT and Paramedic. AEMTs are trained in skills such as IV and intraosseous access and a broader medication formulary.
Certification details
| Certifying body | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Current CPR-BLS certification (or equivalent) and a current National Registry certification or state license at the EMT level or higher. |
| Exam format | Computer-based cognitive examination; confirm the current length and format with NREMT. |
| Content outline | Airway, respiration, and ventilation; cardiology and resuscitation; trauma; medical, obstetrics, and gynecology emergencies; EMS operations. |
| Fee | $159 per examination attempt. |
| Recertification | Every 2 years, either through continuing education (50 credits under the National Continued Competency Program) or by retaking the examination. |
| Official source | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) |
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