How Hard Is the NREMT Paramedic Exam? 82% Passed in 2025
NREMT data shows 82% of Paramedic candidates passed in 2025 (79% in 2024). See the 110 to 150 question adaptive format and 3.5 hour limit.
NREMT data shows 82% of Paramedic candidates passed in 2025 (79% in 2024). See the 110 to 150 question adaptive format and 3.5 hour limit.
DANB CDA: GC 95 questions, ICE 75, RHS 75, 245 total in 195 minutes. 400 of 900 passes each component. Domain weights from DANB’s 2022 and 2025 outlines.
The NREMT Paramedic exam has 110 to 150 questions, 3.5 hours, 6 domains led by Clinical Judgment at 34% to 38%. Fee $175 as of Oct 2026.
Who qualifies for the NREMT EMT exam: state-approved course completion, the $104 fee, the 90-day ATT window, and how licensure differs.
NHA allows 3 CPT attempts with a 30 day wait between each, then a 12 month wait after a third fail. See the score report, retake schedule, and next steps.
NHA doesn’t publish a flat CPT exam fee. See what’s verified instead: the $195 two year renewal cost, the $391.50 reinstatement total, and retake fees.
The NHA CPT exam covers 5 domains across 100 scored items in 2 hours. See each domain’s weight and what it tests, verified against NHA’s test plan.
Verified CCMA eligibility: high school diploma gate, training program or work experience routes, California’s 2-year exception, provisional certification.
Verified CBCS eligibility: high school diploma gate, 5 training program routes, work experience (1/3 or 2/5 years), and the provisional certification rule.
CBCS covers 4 domains weighted 33/32/20/15%. See the verified breakdown, the September 2024 closed book change, and a sample billing question.
AAMA reports a 69% first-time pass rate (Jul 2024 to Apr 2025). Passing score 405/800. What drives CMA (AAMA) exam difficulty and how to prepare.
CMA (AAMA) has 5 eligibility categories: accredited grad, nonrecent grad, recertificant, Alternative Pathway, educator. Fees, 90-day window, retake rules.
NREMT’s own 2025 data shows an 80% EMT exam pass rate. See how the computer adaptive format shapes difficulty and what actually predicts passing.
The NREMT EMT exam has 5 domains weighted 15% to 43%. See NREMT’s published breakdown, question count, and format for the Spring 2025 exam.
The CCMA exam covers 7 domains across 150 scored items in 3 hours. See every domain’s weight, item count, and what each one actually tests.
NHA allows 3 CBCS attempts with a 30-day wait between each, then a 1-year wait after a third fail. See the score report, retake schedule, and next steps.
NHA doesn’t publish one fixed CBCS exam fee. See verified costs: $195 renewal every 2 years, $391.50 reinstatement, and what the fee covers.
The CMA (AAMA) exam has 200 questions across 3 categories: Clinical Competency (59%), General (21%), Administrative (20%). Full breakdown.