Fisdap (EMS-Paramedic Program Assessment)

The Fisdap exam is a specific diagnostic tool for the paramedicine field. It assesses your readiness to enter the Paramedic program.

About the Fisdap Paramedic Entrance Exam

The Fisdap Paramedic Entrance exam is required for students entering the EMS-Paramedic Program and must be completed before submitting a Pre-Registration Screening Form for the Paramedic Program. 

Areas Tested:

  • Personality Inventory
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Math
  • EMT (Knowledge, Application, and Problem Solving

Exam Details

  • The exam fee is $25.25 for two attempts. 
  • You will to bring a need a valid photo ID and a credit card, debit card or pre-paid card for the $25.25 fee. 
  • Students may retest after 24 hours
  • Textbooks, notebooks, paper and children are not allowed in the testing lab. 
  • Scratch paper is provided and will be collected.

Scheduling the Fisdap Exam

The Fisdap Paramedic Entrance exam is available to take during the dates that the pre-screening form is open. The exam is given only at the main CNM Assessment Center (SSC-204). The exam is given no later than two hours prior to closing. 

We have a remote version of the Fisdap exam, which will be proctored remotely by Assessment Center staff. To test, you'll need a computer with audio and video capabilities, as well as a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. You can review the remote Fisdap guide for students for more information. 

Please use the button below to schedule your exam, then check your email for further instructions. For more information, email us at [email protected].

Schedule My Fisdap Exam

Fisdap Scores

  • Fisdap scores are valid for 1 year
  • No minimum scores required, but all prospective EMS students must take the exam.

Results are sent directly to the CNM EMS Department and after the exam students can access their accounts through fisdap.net.