The first Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment (LLSA) test was made available on the ABEM EMCC Online website in April of 2004. Each LLSA test consists of 32-40 single-best answer, multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on a selected set of readings that represent a portion of the current knowledge base for the practice of Emergency Medicine as presented in The Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine.
A new self-assessment test and associated readings will be developed each year and each test will be available for three years.
Registration for LLSA tests and the LLSA test administration are available on-line at EMCC Online. For any test 2007 or before, a passing score is achieved by answering 90% of the items correctly. Beginning with the 2008 test, a passing score is achieved by answering 85% of the items correctly. Once registered for an LLSA test, diplomates have three opportunities to pass it. If necessary, a diplomate may register again and pay the test fee for additional opportunities to pass a test.
Each test will remain online for three years, based on the date of publication. When a test is retired, the associated reading list is also retired and will no longer be available online.
Revised 3/21/2008
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