EMR
EMR WRITTEN (JURISPRUDENCE)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
If, in a reporting period, an EMA accumulates fewer than 20 continuing
education credits and more than 20 Pt contacts, the EMA may substitute the
excess pt contact(s) to credits, on a one-to-one basis, for continuing
education credits. T or F? - ANS ✓False, other way around
One requirement to obtain licensure through the EMA licensing board is
that the applicant is of good character and fit to work as an EMA T or F? -
ANS ✓TRUE
What is the maximum period of time that a short term licence for non-
students may be issued? - ANS ✓1 year
What is the timeline associated with the EMA regulation, section 5- short-
term licence for students? - ANS ✓Initial license issued for up to 180 days
The EMA licensing board may reinstate the licence of a former EMA whose
licence has expired if....? - ANS ✓The board is of the opinion that reinstatement
would not constitute an undue risk of public health or safety and the former EMA
successfully completed any training or written, oral or practical examinations
requires by the board.
In BC the term of a licence for an EMA FR is? - ANS ✓3 years
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According to schedule 1 of the MA regulation, which of the following skills
CANNOT be performed by a licensed PCP?
Admin of narcotic antagonist,
Initiation/maintenance of non-invasive positive pressure airway devices,
ECG interpretation,
BP assessment by auscultation and palpation? - ANS ✓ECG interpretation
Can the EMA licensing board endorse an EMA FR for the maintenance of
intravenous lines without medications or products? (yes or no) - ANS ✓NO
The EMA licensing board finds that an EMA has incompetently carried out
the duties of an EMA. The board may do all of the following except...?
-SUe the individual for damages
-Bar the person from being licensed under the act for a period of time the
board considers appropriate
-impose conditions on the EMAs license
-Revoke or suspend the license - ANS ✓Can't Sue.
T or F, An endorsement fro the purpose of a research project is only valid
for the term of the research project? - ANS ✓True
Which of the following is not one of the EMR services listed in the EMA
regulation?
-The insertion and maintenance of airways not requiring visualization of
the larynx
-Soft tissue injury treatment
-Admin of semi automatic or automatic external defibrillator
-Blood pressure measurement - ANS ✓The insertion and maintenance of
airways not requiring visualization of the larynx
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A notice to an EMA who has failed to meet continuing competency reporting
requirements is deemed received by the EMA ____ days after it is mailed -
ANS ✓7 days
While you are on duty, you notice another EMA taking illegal narcotics,
which entities are you required to notify and why? - ANS ✓-the ema licensing
board b/c the EMA has breached the terms of their license,
-the employer b/c they are responsible for the actions of the EMA,
-The police because this is an illegal act
An EMA is obligated to assume responsibility for personal and professional
development, and maintain porfessional standards through training and
peer mentoring, where is this statement found? - ANS ✓EMA regulations
Which professional document available to us prescribes the EMA licence
fees? - ANS ✓Emergency Health Services Act
For EMR and higher licence categories, what must the EMA perform prior to
the administration of oral glucose? - ANS ✓-adequate positioning
-history
-full set of vitals
-blood sugar test
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) Administration of peripheral IV lines
- ANS ✓PCP
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) Administration of platelet inhibitors -
ANS ✓EMR
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) chest tube management - ANS ✓ACP
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EMR WRITTEN (JURISPRUDENCE)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
If, in a reporting period, an EMA accumulates fewer than 20 continuing
education credits and more than 20 Pt contacts, the EMA may substitute the
excess pt contact(s) to credits, on a one-to-one basis, for continuing
education credits. T or F? - ANS ✓False, other way around
One requirement to obtain licensure through the EMA licensing board is
that the applicant is of good character and fit to work as an EMA T or F? -
ANS ✓TRUE
What is the maximum period of time that a short term licence for non-
students may be issued? - ANS ✓1 year
What is the timeline associated with the EMA regulation, section 5- short-
term licence for students? - ANS ✓Initial license issued for up to 180 days
The EMA licensing board may reinstate the licence of a former EMA whose
licence has expired if....? - ANS ✓The board is of the opinion that reinstatement
would not constitute an undue risk of public health or safety and the former EMA
successfully completed any training or written, oral or practical examinations
requires by the board.
In BC the term of a licence for an EMA FR is? - ANS ✓3 years
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According to schedule 1 of the MA regulation, which of the following skills
CANNOT be performed by a licensed PCP?
Admin of narcotic antagonist,
Initiation/maintenance of non-invasive positive pressure airway devices,
ECG interpretation,
BP assessment by auscultation and palpation? - ANS ✓ECG interpretation
Can the EMA licensing board endorse an EMA FR for the maintenance of
intravenous lines without medications or products? (yes or no) - ANS ✓NO
The EMA licensing board finds that an EMA has incompetently carried out
the duties of an EMA. The board may do all of the following except...?
-SUe the individual for damages
-Bar the person from being licensed under the act for a period of time the
board considers appropriate
-impose conditions on the EMAs license
-Revoke or suspend the license - ANS ✓Can't Sue.
T or F, An endorsement fro the purpose of a research project is only valid
for the term of the research project? - ANS ✓True
Which of the following is not one of the EMR services listed in the EMA
regulation?
-The insertion and maintenance of airways not requiring visualization of
the larynx
-Soft tissue injury treatment
-Admin of semi automatic or automatic external defibrillator
-Blood pressure measurement - ANS ✓The insertion and maintenance of
airways not requiring visualization of the larynx
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A notice to an EMA who has failed to meet continuing competency reporting
requirements is deemed received by the EMA ____ days after it is mailed -
ANS ✓7 days
While you are on duty, you notice another EMA taking illegal narcotics,
which entities are you required to notify and why? - ANS ✓-the ema licensing
board b/c the EMA has breached the terms of their license,
-the employer b/c they are responsible for the actions of the EMA,
-The police because this is an illegal act
An EMA is obligated to assume responsibility for personal and professional
development, and maintain porfessional standards through training and
peer mentoring, where is this statement found? - ANS ✓EMA regulations
Which professional document available to us prescribes the EMA licence
fees? - ANS ✓Emergency Health Services Act
For EMR and higher licence categories, what must the EMA perform prior to
the administration of oral glucose? - ANS ✓-adequate positioning
-history
-full set of vitals
-blood sugar test
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) Administration of peripheral IV lines
- ANS ✓PCP
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) Administration of platelet inhibitors -
ANS ✓EMR
Which licence category can the schedule two endorsement be found in ?:
(who is allowed to do____ if endorsed) chest tube management - ANS ✓ACP
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