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Georgia Emergency Medical Responder Certification ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Georgia Emergency Medical Responder Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage
State Licensing Requirements – Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12 mandates NREMT certification at the
EMR level prior to state licensure; fingerprint-based GCIC/FBI criminal history check required .
Criminal History Disqualifications – Department shall deny license for felony, crime of violence,
or moral turpitude conviction; may deny for DUI or controlled substance possession .
Education & Training – 11-credit Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) including ALHS 1011
(Anatomy & Physiology), ALHS 1090 (Medical Terminology), and EMSP 1010 (EMR) .
EMSP 1010 Course Content – Blended lecture/lab/scenario training covering responder safety,
incident command, bloodborne pathogens, physical assessment, trauma/medical emergencies,
CPR/AED .
CPR Requirements – Healthcare Provider BLS level with practical skills evaluation required;
100% online CPR not accepted for state licensure .
Age & Education Prerequisites – Minimum 16 years old; high school diploma or GED equivalent
required for program admission .
Certification Pathway – Complete SOEMST-approved program → pass NREMT EMR cognitive
exam → pass NREMT EMR psychomotor exam → apply for state license .
License Renewal – Two-year license cycle; EMT-R requires continuing education (less stringent
than full EMT) .
EMS License Management System – Online platform for all initial and renewal applications;
paper applications no longer accepted .
Scope of Practice – Provide initial lifesaving care prior to EMS arrival; assist higher-level
personnel; function under medical oversight .
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200 MCQs with Rationales – Georgia EMR Certification Exam
Section 1: Georgia State Regulations & Licensure (Q 1-25)
1. Under Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12, what is required before a person can be licensed as an
Emergency Medical Responder?
a) Completion of a 4-year college degree
b) Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the EMR
level
c) 1,000 hours of clinical experience
d) Recommendation from a licensed physician
Correct Answer: b) Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
(NREMT) at the EMR level
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(2) requires all applicants for licensure to be certified by the
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the level for which they are
applying .
2. Which agency is responsible for licensing Emergency Medical Services personnel in
Georgia?
a) Georgia Department of Transportation
b) Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH)
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c) Georgia Bureau of Investigation
d) Georgia State Patrol
Correct Answer: b) Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH)
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12 is issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health,
which has statutory authority under O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-3, 31-2A-6, 31-11-5, 31-11-51, 31-11-52,
and 31-11-56 to license EMS personnel .
3. According to Georgia regulations, what type of criminal history check is required for EMR
license applicants?
a) Self-disclosure form only
b) Local police department verification only
c) Fingerprint-based check from GCIC and FBI
d) Driving record check only
Correct Answer: c) Fingerprint-based check from GCIC and FBI
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(6) requires all applicants for licensure to submit to a
fingerprint-based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center
(GCIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) .
4. Which conviction would cause the Georgia Department of Public Health to DENY an EMR
license application?
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a) Minor traffic offense
b) Felony conviction
c) Misdemeanor with no jail time from 10 years ago
d) Juvenile record that was sealed
Correct Answer: b) Felony conviction
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(8)(a) states the Department shall deny any license
application submitted by an applicant who has been convicted of a felony, a crime of violence,
or a crime of moral turpitude .
5. The Georgia Department of Public Health MAY deny an EMR license application for which
of the following?
a) Traffic ticket for speeding 5 mph over limit
b) Driving under the influence (DUI) conviction
c) Expunged misdemeanor
d) Parking ticket
Correct Answer: b) Driving under the influence (DUI) conviction
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(8)(a) states the Department may deny any license
application submitted by an applicant who has been convicted of driving under the influence or
possession of a controlled substance .
Georgia Emergency Medical Responder Certification ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Georgia Emergency Medical Responder Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage
State Licensing Requirements – Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12 mandates NREMT certification at the
EMR level prior to state licensure; fingerprint-based GCIC/FBI criminal history check required .
Criminal History Disqualifications – Department shall deny license for felony, crime of violence,
or moral turpitude conviction; may deny for DUI or controlled substance possession .
Education & Training – 11-credit Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) including ALHS 1011
(Anatomy & Physiology), ALHS 1090 (Medical Terminology), and EMSP 1010 (EMR) .
EMSP 1010 Course Content – Blended lecture/lab/scenario training covering responder safety,
incident command, bloodborne pathogens, physical assessment, trauma/medical emergencies,
CPR/AED .
CPR Requirements – Healthcare Provider BLS level with practical skills evaluation required;
100% online CPR not accepted for state licensure .
Age & Education Prerequisites – Minimum 16 years old; high school diploma or GED equivalent
required for program admission .
Certification Pathway – Complete SOEMST-approved program → pass NREMT EMR cognitive
exam → pass NREMT EMR psychomotor exam → apply for state license .
License Renewal – Two-year license cycle; EMT-R requires continuing education (less stringent
than full EMT) .
EMS License Management System – Online platform for all initial and renewal applications;
paper applications no longer accepted .
Scope of Practice – Provide initial lifesaving care prior to EMS arrival; assist higher-level
personnel; function under medical oversight .
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200 MCQs with Rationales – Georgia EMR Certification Exam
Section 1: Georgia State Regulations & Licensure (Q 1-25)
1. Under Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12, what is required before a person can be licensed as an
Emergency Medical Responder?
a) Completion of a 4-year college degree
b) Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the EMR
level
c) 1,000 hours of clinical experience
d) Recommendation from a licensed physician
Correct Answer: b) Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
(NREMT) at the EMR level
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(2) requires all applicants for licensure to be certified by the
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the level for which they are
applying .
2. Which agency is responsible for licensing Emergency Medical Services personnel in
Georgia?
a) Georgia Department of Transportation
b) Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH)
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c) Georgia Bureau of Investigation
d) Georgia State Patrol
Correct Answer: b) Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH)
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12 is issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health,
which has statutory authority under O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-3, 31-2A-6, 31-11-5, 31-11-51, 31-11-52,
and 31-11-56 to license EMS personnel .
3. According to Georgia regulations, what type of criminal history check is required for EMR
license applicants?
a) Self-disclosure form only
b) Local police department verification only
c) Fingerprint-based check from GCIC and FBI
d) Driving record check only
Correct Answer: c) Fingerprint-based check from GCIC and FBI
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(6) requires all applicants for licensure to submit to a
fingerprint-based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center
(GCIC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) .
4. Which conviction would cause the Georgia Department of Public Health to DENY an EMR
license application?
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a) Minor traffic offense
b) Felony conviction
c) Misdemeanor with no jail time from 10 years ago
d) Juvenile record that was sealed
Correct Answer: b) Felony conviction
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(8)(a) states the Department shall deny any license
application submitted by an applicant who has been convicted of a felony, a crime of violence,
or a crime of moral turpitude .
5. The Georgia Department of Public Health MAY deny an EMR license application for which
of the following?
a) Traffic ticket for speeding 5 mph over limit
b) Driving under the influence (DUI) conviction
c) Expunged misdemeanor
d) Parking ticket
Correct Answer: b) Driving under the influence (DUI) conviction
Rationale: Georgia Rule 511-9-2-.12(8)(a) states the Department may deny any license
application submitted by an applicant who has been convicted of driving under the influence or
possession of a controlled substance .
