2016 NQEMT Examination Statistics

PHECC oversees the NQEMT examination process at Paramedic and EMT levels; setting the standard for course content, writing and approving test items, training and approving examiners, marking exam papers, issuing results, facilitating candidate viewing and or rechecks and awarding the National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (NQEMT).


There are 11 Recognised Institutions (RIs) at NQEMT level.

In 2016 over 800 students sat the PHECC NQEMT examinations. Here is a breakdown of the results at EMT and Paramedic levels. Congratulations to all who were successful in the NQEMT examination.

2017 Responder Examinations

The 2017 First Aid Response (FAR) and Emergency First Response (EFR) examinations have been aligned with the 2017 edition CPGs. Please email info@phecc.ie to request the examination if you are a PHECC recognised institution for the levels of FAR and EFR.