All proctors must check candidates in or mark them no show on the proctor portal by the end of the day of the exams.

Overview and Preparation

The MEDIC Mile is a physical ability test that is designed to simulate key tasks involved in reaching a patient, providing emergency first aid, and transferring of a patient to the emergency vehicle. This is a strenuous job with a high volume of calls and has a possibility of sustaining a serious injury without adequate physical preparation. This assessment is designed to measure the minimum qualifications necessary to successfully complete the job of Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Tasks the candidate will encounter on the job may well be considerably more difficult.

There are eight events in the test. The events are arranged to simulate the progression of events at an emergency scene while also allowing for recovery time between the more physically demanding tasks. While this test requires the candidate to move quickly, they are never allowed to run or perform any reckless action while transporting patients or equipment.

As the candidate moves from event to event, a proctor will give them instructions on how to perform each event. A proctor will also notify them if they perform any actions that constitute a warning or immediate disqualification. A warning will be announced verbally with “WARNING” and the reason for the warning will be given. If a warning is given, the candidate must immediately correct their action before continuing. Too many warnings for certain actions result in disqualification from the test. If this occurs, or if the candidate performs a single action that immediately constitutes disqualification, the proctor will call “TIME,” end the test, and escort the candidate to the rehabilitation area.

Preparation

Candidates must arrive to the test wearing:

• Long or short sleeve shirt

• Long pants

• Close-toed shoes

• No watches or loose jewelry are permitted

It is recommended to the candidate to drink plenty of fluids before arriving at the testing center. Sports drinks or other liquids containing electrolytes such as salt or sugar are recommended. Eating a healthy meal beforehand will also reduce the chance of dizziness or sickness during the test and ensure adequate energy levels. Water will be provided on-site.

How Candidates are Evaluated

This test is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. There is no overall time limit for the test. Events are individually timed and the candidate must complete each event within a specified time limit to continue to the next event. To pass, they must successfully complete all 8 events within their respective time limits AND obtain at least 7 out of 8 possible points.

One point may be earned per event. To earn the point, the candidate must complete the event within the max time for 1 point. If they do not complete the event within that time, they may still continue the test without earning a point as long as they finish within the time range for passing with 0 points. However, if the candidate does not finish an event before the disqualification time is reached, then they will be disqualified from the entire test. They will be given 0 points but allowed to continue if they receive 3 warnings during an event, even if their time was acceptable. The candidate is allowed to receive a score of 0 points in only one of the eight events. In other words, they can still pass the test with 7 out of 8 possible points.

Medic Mile Events

Event 1: Equipment Transport

Event 2: Rescue Drag

Event 3: Gurney Transport

Event 4: CPR

Event 5: Patient Transfer

Event 6: Second CPR

Event 7: Patient Stair Carry

Event 8: Gurney Raise