Tips for a Successful Exam

Your paramedical exam should take about 30 minutes.  A trained medical technician will show you a photo ID confirming their employer and provide you with an application package.  You will need to review and provide your signature to complete your paperwork.  Allow an extra 15-20 minutes for an EKG (if required).  10 days after the date of the exam you can access your results securely online.  Click here for details.

How to Take the Best Exam Possible

• Relax and have a good night's sleep

• Drink plenty of fluids before exam (AVOID CAFFEINE OR ALCOHOL)

• Fast for at least eight hours prior to exam unless otherwise medically prescribed

• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and taking nasal decongestants

• Avoid strenuous exercise or activities for 24 hours prior to exam

• Have the urine exam taken first

• Prepare doctor, clinic, diagnoses and prescription information

• Try reading while waiting for the examiner (calms the nerves)

  
  

What You Might Need for Your Exam

• Your driver's license

• Names, addresses and phone numbers of doctors and clinics visited in the past 5 years

• Names and dosages of all prescription and nonprescription medications you take

• List of medical conditions or diagnosis, treatment, result of treatment and treating physician information