EMT Licensure Passage Rates
A community depends on an emergency medical system that responds quickly with well-educated and competent EMTs. Successful completion of the EMT program and the National Registry certifying examination presents the EMT with exciting employment opportunities with private ambulance companies, fire departments, and hospitals that utilize basic life support skills. They may also find employment with companies providing basic medical care at concerts, sporting events, and amusement parks. Completion of the EMT program is a prerequisite for most Paramedic Programs throughout the United States.
National Registry EMT Exam
Ventura College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
Information is taken from the National Registry Licensure Exam for Emergency Medical Technicians.
| EMT | Attempted the Exam | First Attempt Pass | Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts | Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts | Failed All 6 Attempts | Eligible for Retest | Did Not Complete Within 2 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 60 |
77% (46) |
85% (51) |
85% (51) |
0% (0) |
15% (9) |
0% (0) |
| 2021-2022 | 56 |
73% (41) |
84% (47) |
84% (47) |
0% (0) |
16% (9) |
0% (0) |
| 2020-2021 | 81 |
63% (51) |
70% (57) |
70% (57) |
0% (0) |
30% (24) |
0% (0) |
| 2019-2020 | 41 |
59% (24) |
71% (29) |
71% (29) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
29% (12) |
| 2018-2019 | 90 |
63% (57) |
76% (68) |
77% (69) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
23% (21) |
| 2017-2018 | 95 |
63% (60) |
76% (72) |
76% (72) |
0% (0) |
0% (0) |
24% (23) |