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from the matrix to choose the appropriate examination.  \nFirst exam attempt must be within one (1)year after the training program completion date.All atempts must be completed within two(2)years oftraining program completion date.(EMS System Act 1023.21 Part 4c1)Successfully completed exams are valid for one(1)year.  \nTo register for an exam,first go to www.nremt.org.Then to schedule the date,time,and location for an exam go to www.pearsonvue,con.Applicants are responsible for all equirements,costs,and fes asociated with the exam(s).A目PA Regianal EMS Counci Eidmcafinal Cmordinatorsare cousidered“State Oficiais or approves ageats”by the PA Department of Heath.Bureau fEMS for Naticnad Registry of Enaergeaney MfedicatIechanieians (NREA1)*xaminatin verificntion purposes.Please comaet your local(LMS Educatisnal institufe?)PA Regiona EASCnutneil ia kheevent ofay6sti非S建aeed forexam建enverifications.  \nItems in parentheses below indicate certification(s)issued to successful candidates as per this matrix.  \n\n| EMS  \u003Cbr>CANDIDATE/EMS  \u003Cbr>PROVIDER LEVEL   | BETWEEN 16-18  \u003Cbr>YEARS OF AGE  \u003Cbr>INITIALEXAM   | BETWEEN16-  \u003Cbr>18 YEARS OF  \u003Cbr>AGE  \u003Cbr>ATTEMPTS  \u003Cbr>AFTER THE  \u003Cbr>INITIALEXAM   | 18+YEARS OF  \u003Cbr>AGE INITIAL  \u003Cbr>EXAM   | 18+YEARS OF  \u003Cbr>AGE ATTEMPTS  \u003Cbr>AFTER THE  \u003Cbr>INITIALEXAM*   | 18+NREMT  \u003Cbr>RECERTIFICATION  \u003Cbr>BY  \u003Cbr>EXAMINATION**   | LAPSE OF  \u003Cbr>REGISTRATION  \u003Cbr>(RENEWALS)***   |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Emergency Medical  \u003Cbr>Responder(EMR)   | EMR  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMR  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMR  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMR  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMR  \u003Cbr>(NREMT &PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment-EMR  \u003Cbr>(PA cerification)   |\n| Emergency Medical  \u003Cbr>Technician(EMT)   | Assessment -EMT  \u003Cbr>(PA certification)   | Assessment-EMT  \u003Cbr>(PA certification)   | EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment -EMT  \u003Cbr>(PA Certification)   |\n| Advanced Emergency  \u003Cbr>Medical Technician  \u003Cbr>(AEMT)   |  |  | Advanced EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Advanced EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Advanced EMT  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment-AEMT  \u003Cbr>(PA certification)   |\n| Paramedic(P)   |  |  | Paramedic  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Paramedic  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Paramedic  \u003Cbr>(NREMT&PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA  \u003Cbr>certification)   |\n| Prehospital RN(PHRN)   |  |  | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHRN  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHRN  \u003Cbr>certification)   |  | Assessment -  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHRN  \u003Cbr>certification)   |\n| Prehospital Physician  \u003Cbr>Extender(PHPE)   |  |  | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHPE  \u003Cbr>certification)   | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHPE  \u003Cbr>certification)   |  | Assessment-  \u003Cbr>Paramedic(PA PHPE  \u003Cbr>certification)   |\n| Prehospital Physician  \u003Cbr>(PHP)   |  |  | BLS Psychomotor  \u003Cbr>Exam ONLY  \u003Cbr>(PA PHP certification)   | BLS Psychomotor  \u003Cbr>Exam ONLY  \u003Cbr>(PA PHP certification)   |  | BLS Psychomotor  \u003Cbr>Exam ONLY  \u003Cbr>(PA PHP certification)   |\n\n*If you must attempt the examination multiple times,please follow the PA DOH Bureau of EMS Certification/Retest Matrix.  \n**Recertification by examination requires both the cognitive(written)and psychomotor(practical)examination,except for PHP certification.All  \ncontinuing education including core requirements MUST be complete and up to date.  \n***Lapse of registration (renewals/reinstatements),must follow the PA DOH Bureau of EM Certification/Retest Matrix.All continuing educationincluding core requirements MUST be complete and up to date.  \n06/06/2014  \nIf at any level,you are required to have a psychomotor exam,please contact your r","cbCaintOet1IG5Vs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaintOet1IG5Vs","pdf",139028,"English","# COGNITIVE (Written) EXAMINATION SELECTION\n## Exam eligibility timing and validity\n## Exam registration and scheduling instructions\n## EMS certification matrix by provider level and age\n## Notes on retesting, recertification, and registration lapse","[{\"question\":\"When must the first cognitive exam attempt be completed after training program completion?\",\"answer\":\"The first exam attempt must be within one year after the training program completion date.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the time limits for completing all exam attempts after the initial exam?\",\"answer\":\"All 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