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Welcome to the home page of the DSHS program that regulates EMS and trauma systems in Texas. This website contains information about EMS certification and licensure, trauma designation, how to contact us and more.
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Texas EMS Peer Referral Program Begins April 1, 2020
Attention EMS Personnel, EMS Providers and EMS Educators
The following individuals are required to submit an application/form before completing the fingerprint process:
If you are currently licensed or certified and have not completed the fingerprint-based background check, you are required to be fingerprinted prior to renewing. Please schedule your appointment through IdentoGO using DSHS’ code at https://uenroll.identogo.com/. To request the fingerprint service code, please email emscert@dshs.texas.gov. Click here to download a list of all EMS certificate/license holders that have already completed a fingerprint based background check for DSHS EMS.
FY 2017 Uncompensated Trauma Care Fund Distribution – June 2019 (July 3, 2019)