Advanced Level Practical Exam Retest Policy
EMT-Intermediate/85
EMT-Intermediate/85 candidates are allowed three (3) full attempts to pass the psychomotor examination
(one "full attempt" is defined as completing all four (4) skills and two retesting opportunities if so entitled).
Candidates who fail a full attempt or any portion of a second retest must submit official documentation of remedial
training over all skills before starting the next full attempt of the psychomotor examination and re-examining over
all four (4) skills, provided all other requirements for National Certification are fulfilled. This official
documentation must be signed by the EMT-Intermediate/85 Training Program Director or Physician Director of
training/operations that verifies remedial training over all skills has occurred since the last unsuccessful
attempt and the candidate has demonstrated competence in all skills.
Should a candidate fail the third full and final attempt of the psychomotor examination, the candidate must complete
a new, state-approved EMT-Intermediate/85 Training Program.
EMT-Intermediate/99
EMT-Intermediate/99 candidates are allowed three (3) full attempts to pass the psychomotor examination
(one "full attempt" is defined as completing all skills and two retesting opportunities if so entitled).
Candidates who fail a full attempt or any portion of a second retest must submit official documentation of remedial
training over all skills before starting the next full attempt of the psychomotor examination and re-examining over
all eleven (11) skills, provided all other requirements for National Certification are fulfilled. This official
documentation must be signed by the EMT Training Program Director or Physician Medical Director of training/operations
that verifies remedial training over all skills has occurred since the last unsuccessful attempt and the candidate
has demonstrated competence in all skills.
Should a candidate fail the third full and final attempt of the psychomotor examination, the candidate must complete
a new, state-approved EMT-Intermediate/99 Training Program.
Paramedic
Paramedic candidates are allowed three (3) full attempts to pass the psychomotor examination (one "full attempt" is
defined as completing all twelve (12) skills and two retesting opportunities if so entitled).
Candidates who fail a full attempt or any portion of a second retest must submit official documentation of remedial
training over all skills before starting the next full attempt of the psychomotor examination and re-examining over
all twelve (12) skills, provided all other requirements for National Certification are fulfilled. This official
documentation must be signed by the EMT-Paramedic Training Program Director or Physician Director of training/operations
that verifies remedial training over all skills has occurred since the last unsuccessful attempt and the candidate
has demonstrated competence in all skills.
Should a candidate fail the third full and final attempt of the psychomotor examination, the candidate must complete
a new, state-approved EMT-Paramedic Training Program.