The Kirkwood EMT Practical Examination follows the state-approved guidelines and includes seven psychomotor skill evaluations. Each skill station is assessed using the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) skill sheets. The stations will cover:
1. Patient Assessment/Management - Trauma
2. Patient Assessment/Management - Medical
3. BVM Ventilation of an Apneic Adult Patient
4. Oxygen Administration by Non-rebreather Mask
5. Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
6. Spinal Immobilization - Supine Patient
7. One Random EMT Skill, which is selected by the IDPH prior to practical exam date from one the following skills: Joint Immobilization, Long Bone Immobilization, or Bleeding Control/Shock Management. Candidates will be informed of the random skill on the day of the exam.