To register for the exam, you must provide:

Endorsement of the exam application by the recognized Program Director (PD) of the CAATE Accredited Program Proof of enrollment in an approved course or proof of current certification in emergency cardiac care (ECC), which must include the following:

1) Adult and pediatric CPR
2) Airway obstruction
3) 2nd rescuer CPR
4) AED
5) Barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask)

Candidates who have a scheduled exam appointment may reschedule to a different exam window up to 5 business days prior to their scheduled appointment for a $100 fee.

Application Fee (1‐time non‐refundable fee)
• NATA members $35
• Non‐NATA members $60

Exam Fees

• First time and retake candidates $300 (during priority scheduling pay period)
• First time and retake candidates $375 (during non‐priority scheduling pay period)

This exam consists of 175 questions as follows:

• Multiple‐choice items
• Stand alone “alternative” items
• Focused testlets
A 5‐item focused testlet consists of a scenario followed by 5
key/critical questions related to that scenario

The exam covers the following areas of knowledge:

Prevention 15.72%
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis 22.91%
Immediate Care 17.50%
Treatment, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning 23.31%
Organization and Administration 11.29%
Professional Responsibility 9.27%