Rule 4765-7-21 | Examinations.
(A) The initial certification examinations for emergency medical responder and emergency medical technician shall consist of cognitive and psychomotor portions established by the national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) and the board.
(1) The passing score for the cognitive portion of the examination shall be determined by the NREMT.
(2) The passing score for the psychomotor portion of the examination shall be determined by the board.
(B) Effective July 1, 2024, the psychomotor portion of the examination for advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic shall be included as a component of the NREMT cognitive examination for initial certification.
(C) The cognitive and psychomotor portions of the examination shall remain valid for one year from the date of successful completion.
(D) The reinstatement examination and the examination in lieu of continuing education shall be established by the board and the NREMT, and a passing score on these examinations shall be determined by the NREMT.
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