Raven EMS Education Program Manual
Sub-Section 5.62.750 - Certification Requirements

Minimum passing score for all classes, courses, and academies shall be 70% overall with a minimum of 70% in each grading category. For example, a course with quizzes, tests, exams, and skill stations; A student must obtain 70% overall, 70% in the quiz category, 70% in the test category, 70% in the exam category, and 70% in the skill category.

The minimum passing score for clearance to take national-level testing shall be 78% overall with a minimum of 70% in each grading category.

National Registry of EMTs

To be eligible for National Registry testing, students must have a course grade of at least 78%. The practical exam may be taken up to three times to achieve a passing score. Once the practical exam is passed, the student will be able to take the written exam. Each student will be given a National Registry Certification Requirement Brochure at the beginning of each applicable course.

To be eligible for NREMT testing, the student must pass all practical exams by successfully completing all applicable skill checks for the level of licensure currently available on NREMT’s website.

Other Licensure and Certification Testing Agencies

Refer to applicable state EMS regulatory agency websites for information on the scope of practice and licensing requirements to practice as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, or Community Paramedic in each state. https://www.nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices

Refer to the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) website for information on testing for advanced paramedic specialties. https://www.ibscertifications.org


Change Log (5.62.750)

DateAuthorDescription of ChangeCitations
2023-12-13Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerCreated this sub-section.
2024-05-31Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerAdded content.(Becker, 2023)Becker, T. (2023). CMH education manual. OzarksEMS. https://ozarksems.com/edman.php
2024-08-28Parlier, C.Chad A ParlierChanged minimum score for certification and registry testing from 80% to 78% due to personal experience of successful students and FISDAP cut scores.
2025-01-08Becker, T.Theron Jack BeckerMoved online from Adobe InDesign document.



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