This is the online Protocol Exam for the Tidewater EMS Council Area.

Written examination test questions are developed by the Education and Training Committee and approved by the Operational Medical Directors Committee. All questions are related to the latest edition of the TEMS Regional Medical Protocols.

The agency’s training staff must proctor all written examinations in person.
Once the written exam has begun, no student will be allowed to leave and return. If a candidate leaves during the exam, the exam shall be submitted as complete.

A minimum score of 80% must be attained on the written exam to be considered as passing. Written results are valid for 12 months.

Three attempts are allowed.
• Candidates who fail the written test must wait 14 calendar days prior to retesting.
• Candidates who fail the second attempt should consider asking for help from the agency’s training staff prior to retesting. Training staff may ask TEMS for a breakdown of on which topic(s) the candidate should focus their studies. A minimum of 14 days must lapse before testing the third time.
• Candidates who fail the third attempt must confer with the agency OMD and undergo remediation prior to restarting the testing cycle. Formal remediation is to be determined between the agency and their OMD with input from the TEMS Training and Certification Committee. Upon completion of the agreed upon remediation process, the agency training officer may submit a request to the TEMS Regional Education Coordinator to allow for additional testing attempts.