APCO EMD Certification Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
The objective of EMD is _________, and NOT __________. - Correct answer--
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points
questions and giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? - Correct answer-Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? - Correct answer-Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: - Correct
answer-- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources
properly & efficiently.
- Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical
interrogation guidecards indicate.
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, *NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? - Correct answer-- Vitally important role in
the EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - Correct answer-- Maintains
confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have
received specialized medical training. - Correct answer-local
What is resource allocation? - Correct answer-One of the most important functions
of an EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? - Correct answer-"going
lights and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
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Questions and Answers
The objective of EMD is _________, and NOT __________. - Correct answer--
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points
questions and giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? - Correct answer-Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? - Correct answer-Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: - Correct
answer-- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources
properly & efficiently.
- Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical
interrogation guidecards indicate.
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, *NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? - Correct answer-- Vitally important role in
the EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - Correct answer-- Maintains
confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the __________ EMS system because they have
received specialized medical training. - Correct answer-local
What is resource allocation? - Correct answer-One of the most important functions
of an EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? - Correct answer-"going
lights and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
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