The Adverse Impact of Delay Upon Successfully Completing the National Registry EMT Exam on the First Attempt
This study demonstrates that delaying the National Registry EMT exam increases the likelihood of failure, particularly after 60 days. The findings can guide administrators and instructors in advising students to minimize delays and may inform curriculum adjustments to support long-term knowledge retention.
Authors
- Henry O’Lawrence (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1874-7300)
- Linda Martinez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4468-7137)
- Peter G. Kreysa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7027-7940)
Institutions
- California State University, Long Beach (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Medical Education and Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s562663
- Primary Topic
- Memory Processes and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00