PCP Practice Test
Updated October 2026Facts verified Oct 28, 2026 against Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators
The PCP examination is taken by Primary Care Paramedic candidates in Canada, including graduates of approved programs and assessed international applicants. This page sets out the exam format, fee and retake rules published by the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators. It also gives you free practice sets by topic, worked examples and a study plan.
The PCP has 200 questions, takes about 4 hours and costs 650 CAD[1][2] (Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators, verified Oct 28, 2026).
- The COPR PCP CPCF examination has 200 multiple-choice questions, with one scheduled break after question 100.[1]
- The COPR PCP examination lasts 4 hours in total, split into two 120-minute sections.[1]
- The COPR PCP exam pass mark is set using the Modified Angoff method and/or statistical equating, and scores are not curved.[1]
- Each attempt at the COPR PCP examination costs CAD $650 plus applicable taxes, including a non-refundable $150 administration fee.[2]
- Every retake of the COPR PCP examination costs the full CAD $650 plus applicable taxes, because the fee is charged per attempt.[2]
- Candidates may take the COPR PCP examination up to three times within one year of finishing their program, and any fourth or later attempt needs an eligibility letter signed by a provincial regulator.[2]
- The COPR PCP examination is taken online with remote proctoring on Meazure Learning's ProctorU platform, using the Guardian Browser.[3]
- To take the COPR PCP examination, a candidate must be a graduate of an approved or accredited Canadian paramedic program, an internationally educated applicant cleared through COPR's assessment, or someone approved by a Canadian paramedic regulator.[2]
- COPR releases PCP examination results about 3–4 weeks after the exam date, to all candidates across Canada at the same time.[4]
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
PCP Exam at a Glance
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 200 multiple-choice questions[1] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Time limit | 240 minutes (two 120-minute sections)[1] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Passing score | Set by the Modified Angoff method and/or statistical equating (no bell curve)[1] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Exam fee | CAD $650 plus applicable taxes per attempt ($150 of it is a non-refundable admin fee)[2] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Retake fee | CAD $650 plus applicable taxes per attempt[2] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Up to 3 attempts within 1 year of finishing the program; 4th+ attempts need a regulator-signed Eligibility Confirmation Letter[2] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online, remotely proctored through Meazure Learning ProctorU (Guardian Browser)[3] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Graduates of approved or accredited Canadian paramedic programs, assessed international applicants, or candidates approved by a regulator[2] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Score release | About 3–4 weeks after the exam[4] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
| Late registration deadline | No late applications accepted[5] | Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators · Oct 28, 2026 |
What changed for PCP in 2026
- Oct 28, 2026: Exam fee changed to CAD $650 plus applicable taxes per attempt ($150 of it is a non-refundable admin fee) (previously CAD $650 plus applicable taxes).[2]
- Oct 28, 2026: Number of questions changed to 200 multiple-choice questions (previously 200 questions).[1]
- Oct 28, 2026: Passing score changed to Set by the Modified Angoff method and/or statistical equating (no bell curve) (previously Set using Modified Angoff Method and/or Statistical Equating).[1]
- Oct 28, 2026: Score release changed to About 3–4 weeks after the exam (previously Approximately 3–4 weeks after the exam).[4]
- Oct 28, 2026: Retake policy changed to Up to 3 attempts within 1 year of finishing the program; 4th+ attempts need a regulator-signed Eligibility Confirmation Letter (previously Up to 3 attempts within 1 year; 4th or subsequent attempts require provincial regulator approval).[2]
- Oct 28, 2026: Delivery changed to Online, remotely proctored through Meazure Learning ProctorU (Guardian Browser) (previously Online remotely proctored via Meazure Learning ProctorU (Guardian Browser)).[3]
- Oct 28, 2026: Eligibility changed to Graduates of approved or accredited Canadian paramedic programs, assessed international applicants, or candidates approved by a regulator (previously Graduates of approved or accredited Canadian paramedic programs, assessed international applicants, or regulator-approved candidates).[2]
- Oct 28, 2026: Retake fee changed to CAD $650 plus applicable taxes per attempt (previously CAD $650 + tax per attempt).[2]
- Oct 28, 2026: Time limit changed to 240 minutes (two 120-minute sections) (previously 240 minutes (two 120-minute parts, plus an optional 10-minute break)).[1]
What the PCP is and how it works
According to Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators, “The PCP examination consists of 200 questions, with one scheduled break provided after question 100.”[1]
The PCP examination is run by the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR). It is delivered online and remotely proctored through Meazure Learning ProctorU, using the Guardian Browser, so you sit it from your own location rather than a test centre.
The exam has 200 multiple-choice questions and runs for 240 minutes, split into 120-minute sections. A scheduled break is provided after question 100. There is no bell curve: the pass mark is set using the Modified Angoff method and/or statistical equating. Results are released about 3-4 weeks after the exam, so plan around that wait.
Eligibility covers graduates of approved or accredited Canadian paramedic programs, assessed international applicants, and candidates approved by a regulator. Each attempt costs CAD $650 plus applicable taxes, and $150 of that is a non-refundable admin fee. You may sit the exam up to 3 attempts within 1 year of finishing your program. A 4th or later attempt needs an Eligibility Confirmation Letter signed by your regulator. Late applications are not accepted, because deadlines are strictly enforced.
Details can change and some requirements depend on your regulator. Confirm everything on the COPR website before you apply or book. Our practice questions are written by us with AI tools. They are not real exam questions and they do not predict your score.
PCP content outline and where to practise each area
The content areas below are copied from the official PCP content outline published by Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Advocacy[6] | PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management Practise recognising what a patient or bystander needs on scene and how to act in their interest within your scope. |
| Care[6] | PCP Trauma Care Practise choosing the right intervention and sequence for injured patients, then repeat with the airway and cardiac sets. |
| Collaboration[6] | PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management Practise scene decisions that involve other responders, handover to receiving staff and shared responsibility. |
| Communication[6] | PCP Patient Assessment Practise gathering a clear history and relaying findings accurately, since good assessment starts with good questions. |
| Health[6] | PCP Medical Emergencies Practise recognising common medical presentations and the condition-specific treatment that follows. |
| Leadership[6] | PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management Practise scene safety, prioritisation and decision-making when several patients or tasks compete for attention. |
| Learning and Adapting[6] | Mixed practice tests above Review every missed question, find the principle behind it and apply it to a different scenario. |
| Professionalism[6] | Mixed practice tests above Read the official study guide for expected conduct and scope, and keep those expectations in mind when answering scenario questions. |
PCP Practice Test Questions
Prepare for the PCP - Primary Care Paramedic exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
PCP Medical Emergencies
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PCP Patient Assessment
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PCP Airway Management
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PCP Cardiac Care and ECG
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PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management
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PCP Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies
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PCP Pediatric Emergencies
Free PCP Quiz on Pediatric Emergencies. PCP Exam prep questions with detailed explanations.
Worked examples: how to reason through PCP questions
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Example 1
Question: What flow rate should a nasal cannula have?
- 1-6 LPM
- 1-4 LPM
- 3-6 LPM
- 4-6 LPM
Answer: A. 1-6 LPM
Explanation:
The correct answer is 1-6 LPM. A nasal cannula is a low-flow device, and this range lets you match oxygen delivery to the patient's needs and respiratory status. The option of 1-4 LPM stops short of the upper end of the range. The options of 3-6 LPM and 4-6 LPM leave out the lower flows that suit patients who need only a little supplemental oxygen. Both would be wrong because they treat a minimum as if it were required.
Rule to remember: a nasal cannula covers the full low-flow span, so choose the lowest flow that meets the patient's need and move to a mask if the patient needs more. Always check your own protocol, since local guidance can differ.
Example 2
Question: A patient with a suspected cervical spine injury needs airway management. Which technique is preferred?
- Head-tilt chin-lift
- Jaw thrust maneuver
- Hyperextension of the neck
- Flexion of the neck
Answer: B. Jaw thrust maneuver
Explanation:
The jaw thrust maneuver is correct because it lifts the jaw forward and opens the airway without moving the neck, so spinal alignment is kept. Head-tilt chin-lift extends the neck and could worsen a cervical spine injury, so it is wrong here. Hyperextension of the neck is the same hazard in a more extreme form. Flexion of the neck also moves the cervical spine and can narrow the airway, so it helps neither goal.
Rule to remember: when a spinal injury is suspected, open the airway with the technique that moves the neck least. Use jaw thrust first, and keep the head and neck in line while you work.
Example 3
Question: A patient with an organophosphate poisoning would benefit most from which medication?
- Naloxone
- Epinephrine
- Atropine
- Activated charcoal
Answer: C. Atropine
Explanation:
Atropine is correct. Organophosphates inhibit acetylcholinesterase, so acetylcholine builds up and drives excessive muscarinic stimulation, which shows up as heavy secretions and slow heart rate. Atropine blocks those muscarinic effects. Naloxone reverses opioids and does nothing for this toxidrome. Epinephrine acts on adrenergic receptors and does not counter the cholinergic overload. Activated charcoal is a gut decontamination option, not an antidote, and it is not what treats the life-threatening muscarinic signs.
Rule to remember: match the antidote to the mechanism. Excess cholinergic effect calls for an anticholinergic, and a drug that reverses a different poison will not help.
How to use these practice tests
Start with the official COPR study guide and the content areas listed above, so you know what the exam covers. Then take one of our practice sets cold, without notes, to find where you are weakest.
Work through the sets by topic rather than at random. Spend more time on the sets that match your weak areas, such as airway, cardiac care, pharmacology or patient assessment. After each set, read every explanation, including the questions you got right, and write down the rule behind each miss in your own words. Return to those notes a few days later and retry the same set to see whether the rule has stuck.
As test day gets closer, mix topics in a single sitting so you practise switching between them, as the real exam does. Practise reading the full question stem before looking at the options, and rule out wrong options by naming why each is wrong. Also rehearse the exam conditions. The exam is long and is taken online with a proctor, so sit a long session at a desk with no interruptions, and check the technical requirements for ProctorU well before your booking.
Remember that our questions are not real exam questions. Use them to build understanding, and use the official material to confirm scope and expectations.
PCP FAQ
Sources & last verified
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — number of questions, time limit, passing score (official source). “The PCP examination consists of 200 questions, with one scheduled break provided after question 100.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — exam fee, retake fee, retake policy, eligibility (official source). “The fee for each PCP Examination attempt is $650 plus applicable taxes.” Verified Oct 28, 2026 · source checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — delivery (official source). “The examination is offered using online proctoring with Meazure Learning’s ProctorU platform.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — score release (official source). “Results will be released approximately 3-4 weeks after the examination date.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — late registration deadline (official source). “All deadlines are strictly followed, and late applications are not accepted.” Verified Oct 28, 2026 · source checked Oct 27, 2026.
- Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators — other (official source). “advocacy” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- collegeparamb.ca — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026
- copr.ca — Test delivery, eligibility, fees, retake fee, retake policy, score release, exam format, passing score, time limit, late registration · verified Oct 2026