Recertification/Relicensure Options

Recertification/relicensure options:

On the application form, select one renewal procedure from the four available options.

Option 1 - Examination • The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is using the National Registry Assessment Exam as the state-approved exam. • You will be responsible for scheduling an exam with National Registry atwww.nremt.org. • In addition to the state application fee, you will be required to pay a testing fee to National Registry. Volunteers are not exempt from NR testing fees. • You MUST make a passing score of at least 70 percent. • If you fail the exam, you cannot gain certification through another option. • If you fail the exam, you will be given opportunities to retake the exam. Option 2 - Continuing Education • Submit application as directed above. • CE must: - be preapproved and in specified content areas - meet minimum hours in content areas and meet total required for four- year period. - As of 9/1/02, reporting CE is no longer required (unless selected for audit). • CE participation/record keeping is your responsibility. You must maintain all CE records for five years. Your records may be audited.

Option 3 - National Registry • Submit application as directed above. • You must hold current NR certification at the time of renewing your Texas certificate. • You must include your NR number and expiration date on your Renewal application.

Option 4 - Formal Recertification Course • Submit application as directed above. • Complete course anytime during the 4 year certification period. • Minimum contact hours for course are as follows: ECA - 36; EMT - 72; EMT-I - 108; EMT-P and Licensed Paramedic - 144

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ECA EMT EMT-I EMT-P

Preparatory 3 6 9 12

Airway Mgmt/Ventilation 3 6 9 12

Patient Assessment 2 4 6 8

Trauma 3 6 9 12

Medical 9 18 27 36

Special Considerations 3 6 9 12

Clinically Related Operations 1 2 3 4

Pediatric 3 6 9 12

Minimum units in content areas 9 18 27 108

Additional units in any approved category 9 18 27 36

Total required for recertification eligibility 36 72 108 144

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