ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All candidates applying for EMT or First Responder certification must meet the following requirements to be eligible for Kansas certification:

1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Successfully complete, within the last two years, a Kansas-approved National Standard EMT-Basic or First Responder Training Program, as developed and promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

3. Candidates are required to successfully complete within the past twelve months, all sections of the Kansas approved practical examination.

4. Truthfully complete the felony statement on the applications and submit the appropriate documentation, if necessary.

FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION RE-TEST

1. Bring to the examination site the completed (EMT-front only) National Registry Application.

2. Bring to the examination site a cashier's check, money order or departmental check for $20 (Both EMT & First Responder) made out to the National Registry. National Registry will not accept personal checks.

3. Bring to the examination site some form of personal photo identification.

4. Bring to the examination site your Board of EMS application / Examination Results.

• Any candidate without all of the above materials may be denied examination by the site coordinator or written examination proctor.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

EMT Basic Written Examination
The written examination, consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions, is based on tasks identified in the EMT-Basic Practice analysis. The range of questions in each subtest are as follows:

Each candidate must realize an overall score of 70% (105 items correct) to pass the examination.
Candidates are given two and one-half hours to complete the examination.

FIRST RESPONDER WRITTEN EXAMINATION

The written examination, consisting of 100 multiple choice questions is based upon the tasks identified within the scope of practice of a first responder curriculum as developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The range of questions in each subtest are as follows:

Each candidate must realize an overall score of 70% (70 items correct to pass the examination.
Candidates are given one hour and forty minutes to complete the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How long do I have to complete the examination process?

   • You have two years from your date of last class, however, the written and practical results are valid for only 12 months.

2. How many times can I take the written examination?

   • The Board of EMS allows candidates to attempt the examination three times.

3. How long will it be before I hear about my results?

   • Please allow 3-5 weeks for the examinations to be scored and the results mailed to you.

4. How do I arrange for a re-test of the written examination?

   • You will need to pick up a blue form, fill it out, and mail it to the regional office where you desire to examine with a $20.00 check or money order made out to the appropriate Regional EMS Council. The regional representative will contact you about dates and locations.

5. Once I pass the written examination, how do I get my Kansas certification card?

   • It will come automatically within a few days after you receive you National Registry written results indicating you have passed the examination.

Examination Contacts

For further information you may also contact:

Kansas Board of EMS
Examination Section
109 6th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-7299
Web Site: www.ksbems.org

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