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All New York State Certified First Responders (CFR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses are required to conduct the PSE at least 5 days prior to the NYS written examination, but not prior to the candidates completing all course requirements for successful completion of the certification course.  \nThis guide along with the Practical Skills Examination Testing sheets is available on our website at [http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/index.htm](http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/index.htm under Education. Updates)[ under Education. Updates](http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/index.htm under Education. Updates) to these documents are also placed on the web site. We encourage the CIC and Practical Skills Examination Coordinators to check our web site prior to the start of each course and Practical Skills Examination to assure they have the most recent versions of the documents.  \nNew York State Department of Health  \nBureau of Emergency Medical Services  \n875 Central Avenue  \nAlbany, New York 12206  \n(518) 402-0996  \nNew York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services  \nBLS PSE Administrative Manual Updated 1/3/2017 Page 1  \nTable of Contents  \nPreface 1  \nIntroduction 3  \nAmericans with Disabilities Act 4  \nUse of Personal Equipment 4  \nRequired Testing Stations 4  \nTesting/Retesting Policies 5  \nOrganizing the Examination 9  \nEvaluating the Candidate 16  \nGeneral Instructions to the Candidate 19  \nInstructions to the Examiners 25  \nMinimum Equipment List 30  \nIndividual Station Instructions 31  \nAppendix A – Final PSE documents 69  \nAppendix B – Station Sheets 79  \nNew York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services  \nBLS PSE Administrative Manual Updated 1/3/2017 Page 2  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) released a revised version of the National Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technician and Certified First Responder Curriculum in 2012. This manual reflects the revised standards and outlines the PSE, which will be used for the testing of all Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Certified First Responders (CFR) . The purpose of the practical examination is to assess basic entry level skill competency prior to being admitted to the written certification examinations. While this examination tests some selected skills, EMS instructors must develop candidate proficiency in all of the skills contained in the course learning objectives. This examination must be administered to all original and refresher candidates. This document contains specific scenarios necessary for exam administration. All scenarios are confidential in nature and may not be used for training purposes during courses.  \nCourse Sponsors, Certified Instructor Coordinators, and their Practical Skills Exam Coordinators, must review this manual, become familiar with and abide by all of the administrative policies and procedures as well as any policy statements or regulations published by the NYS DOH BEMS.  \nPREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION  \nIn order to be admitted to the practical examination, students must successfully complete all course requirements to the satisfaction of the course sponsor and as specified in the course policies and procedures and approved by BEMS. 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