Emergency Medical Technician II (EMT) Test
Use this personality + aptitude test to help find your next high-performing EMT employee.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose: The Emergency Medical Technician II (EMT) Test screens for problem-solving ability and work-related behaviors of employees who are tasked with emergency response, patient treatment and transport.
About This Test: This test will take most candidates approximately 30-40 minutes. It consists of 2 parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- A 12-minute timed General Reasoning Test
What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Target Group: We recommend using this test for EMT’s, Medical Assistants, Emergency Medical Responders, Paramedics and Firefighters working in a variety of medical settings such as private ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, volunteer agencies, or other rescue services.
Sample Personality Item:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
People at work would say I focus on the upside of plans and downplay the possibility of problems. |
People at work would say I always focus on what can go wrong. |
Sample Questions for General Reasoning Test | |||
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Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ___________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 118 | ||
Sample logic item: Assume the first two statements are true.
| Is the last statement:
(A) True |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Emergency Medical Technician II (EMT) Test Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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Slower to learn – Not very observant | General Reasoning | Quicker to learn; observant & insightful |
Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation | Enjoys serving people |
Higher potential for drug use | Drug Use Potential | Lower potential for drug use |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Maturity | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility / Adaptability | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity / Trustworthiness | Strong moral code |
Focuses more on the technical aspects of the profession, not on helping people | Nurturance | Likes to be a helper for people in need |
Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
Prefers working on own | Teamwork Orientation | Enjoys collaborative work |
Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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