| (C) All applicants shall submit fingerprints through
the state approved fingerprinting service to undergo an FBI fingerprint
criminal history check.
(D) The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence
examination to determine the knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and
policies.
(E) Reciprocity is not allowed for the ECA level.
(F) A candidate will not be eligible for reciprocity
if the out-of-state certification expires prior to the completion
of all requirements for certification as listed in this section.
(G) A candidate who meets the requirements of this
section shall be certified for four years beginning on the date of
issuance of a certificate and wallet-size certificate.
(3) Personnel receiving department issued certification
through reciprocity must recertify prior to the expiration of the
certificate by following the requirements in §157.34 of this
title.
(j) Equivalency.
(1) Candidates meeting the following criteria may apply
for certification only through the equivalency process as described
in this subsection:
(A) an individual who completed EMS training outside
the United States or its possessions;
(B) an individual who is certified or licensed in another
healthcare discipline;
(C) an individual whose department issued EMS certification
or license has been expired for more than one year; or
(D) an individual who has held department issued inactive
certification for more than four years.
(2) A candidate applying for certification by equivalency
shall:
(A) submit a copy of the curriculum and work history
completed by the candidate to a regionally accredited post-secondary
institution approved by the department to sponsor an EMS education
program for its review;
(B) obtain a course completion document that verifies
that the program is satisfied that all curriculum requirements have
been met. Evaluations of curricula conducted by post-secondary educational
institutions under this subsection shall be consistent with the institution's
established policies and procedures for awarding credit by transfer
or advanced placement;
(C) the candidate may then apply for initial certification
with the department as described in subsection (a) of this section;
and
(D) The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence
examination to determine the knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and
policies.
(k) 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.
(l) Applicant immunization history.
(1) If the applicant's immunization history is included
in the immunization registry as defined by Health and Safety Code §161.007,
the department shall provide the applicant notice of the applicant's
immunization history using information from the immunization registry.
(2) If the applicant's immunization history is not
included in the immunization registry, the department shall provide:
(A) details about the program developed under Health
and Safety Code, §161.00707; and
(B) the specific risks to emergency medical services
personnel when responding rapidly to an emergency of exposure to and
infection by a potentially serious or deadly communicable disease
that an immunization may prevent.
(m) Responsibilities of the EMS personnel. During the
license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall include:
(1) making accurate, complete and/or clearly written
patient care reports including documenting a patient's condition upon
the EMS personnel's arrival at the scene and patient's status during
transport, including signs, symptoms, and responses during duration
of transport as per EMS provider's approved policy;
(2) reporting to the employer, appropriate legal authority
or the department, of abuse or injury to a patient or the public within
24 hours or the next business day after the event;
(3) following the approved medical director's protocol
and policies;
(4) taking precautions to prevent the misappropriation
of medications, supplies, equipment, personal items, or money belonging
to the patient, employer or any person or entity;
(5) maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the
duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS
certification; and
(6) notifying the department of a current and/or valid
mailing address within 30 days of any changes.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §157.33 adopted to be effective August 31, 2006, 31 TexReg 6739; amended to be effective February 12, 2017, 42 TexReg 430; amended to be effective December 5, 2019, 44 TexReg 7396 |
