(1) An inactive certificant prior to the expiration
of the first four-year inactive certification period may obtain active
certification by submitting an application and the non-refundable
fee to the department, as described in subsection (a)(4) of this section
and by completing one of the following options:
(A) Option 1--meet the normal four year continuing
education requirement for certification renewal as listed in subsection
(b)(2) of this section, submit verification of skills proficiency
from an approved education program or recognized physician by the
department, and pass the National Registry EMT cognitive assessment
exam.
(B) Option 2--complete a department approved recertification
course, and pass the National Registry EMT psychomotor (practical)
exam and cognitive assessment exam.
(2) A certificant who has held inactive certification
for more than four years may return to active certification only by
completing requirements described in §157.33(a) or (j) of this
title.
(g) For all applications and renewal applications,
the department is authorized to collect subscription and convenience
fees, in amounts determined by the Texas Online Authority, to recover
costs associated with application and renewal application processing
through Texas Online.
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