In response to NREMT sunsetting their psychomotor exam on June 30, 2024. The State Office of EMS has approved a NEW State practical that will take effect on July 1, 2024 to meet the requirements of Tennessee EMS 1200 series rules and regulations.
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Zoom Informational Sessions
Exam Coordinator Handbook
Resources
Testing Instruments
Instructions to Skills Examiners
Mandatory Actions Worksheets
Skills List
EMT
O2 Setup and Administration
Long Spine Board
Traction Splint
Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
Bleeding/Shock Control Management
KED
Long Bone Immobilization
Joint Immobilization
Airway Management (OPA/NPA)
Medication Administration
AEMT
Fluid Bolus
IV Therapy - Peripheral
Bleeding/Shock Control Management
Occlusive Dressing
Analgesic Administration
IO Initiation
Medication Administration
CPAP Application
Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
Supraglottic Airway
Paramedic
Dynamic Cardiology
AND
Endotracheal Intubation
Fluid Bolus
IV Therapy
Bleeding/Shock Control Management
Pleural Decompression
Occlusive Dressing
Analgesic Administration
IO Initiation
Medication Administration
CPAP Application
Practical Notes
AEMT
Candidates will be scored using the Integrated Out of Hospital testing instrument.
Each station will be proctored by two state approved, licensed Paramedic skills examiners.
Candidates will have a professional AEMT partner that can perform assessments and interventions on their behalf.
Candidates will be required to perform the randomly assigned skill as directed by a skills examiner during the scenario and will not be able to receive assistance from professional partner or skill examiners.
Candidates may only retest a failed skill one time at the test site provided retest is allowed by Regional EMS Consultant.
If a candidate fails the second attempt at the assigned skill, the candidate must wait 15 days before attempting the third and final attempt at the skill at another testing opportunity.
Candidates should address the skills mandatory actions.
Max time allowed to complete station = 20 minutes.
No minimum time required in station
EMT
Assessed skill must be blind drawn by candidate at time of practical examination start.
Candidates will be scored using the medical and trauma assessment testing instruments.
Review Exam Coordinator Manual for updated requirements for skills examiners:
Must hold licensure level above level testing
Remainder of practical policies remain at institution/service level.
Paramedic
Candidates will be scored using the Dynamic Cardiology and Integrated Out of Hospital testing instruments.
Each station will be proctored by two state approved, licensed Paramedic skills examiners.
Candidates will have a professional Paramedic partner that can perform assessments and interventions on their behalf.
Candidates will be required to perform the randomly assigned skill as directed by a skills examiner during the scenario and will not be able to receive assistance from professional partner or skill examiners.
Candidates may only retest a failed skill one time at the test site provided retest is allowed by Regional EMS Consultant.
If a candidate fails the second attempt at the assigned skill, the candidate must wait 15 days before attempting the third and final attempt at the skill at another testing opportunity.
Candidates should address the skills mandatory actions.
Max time allowed to complete station:
Integrated Out of Hospital = 20 Minutes
Dynamic Cardiology = 8 Minutes
No minimum time required in either station