EMD Training and Protocol Systems 2

Question 1

How long is the initial EMD certification issued by the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) typically valid?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

NAED EMD certification is valid for 2 years, after which dispatchers must recertify to maintain active status.

Question 2

What minimum score must candidates typically achieve to pass the EMD certification exam administered by NAED?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

Candidates must score at least 80% on the NAED EMD certification exam to receive their credential.

Question 3

Which organization developed the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) that forms the basis of most EMD certification programs?

Accepted Answer

National Academy of Emergency Dispatch

Answer

NAED developed and maintains the MPDS, the internationally recognized protocol system used by EMDs worldwide.

Question 4

What type of targeted training is recommended when a QA review reveals a dispatcher repeatedly skipping pre-arrival instruction steps?

Accepted Answer

Remedial or focused training on the deficiency

Answer

Focused remedial training addresses specific identified deficiencies without requiring full recertification.

Question 5

What does the acronym NAED stand for in the context of EMD training and certification?

Accepted Answer

National Academy of Emergency Dispatch

Answer

NAED stands for National Academy of Emergency Dispatch, the body that certifies dispatchers and accredits centers.

(EMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Practice Test