EMS Education Providers
Resources on this page are designed for use by EMS education providers in Texas.
EMS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM:
All EMS personnel (ECA, EMT, AEMT, EMTP, and licensed paramedic) renewal applicants must complete an EMS jurisprudence examination approved by the department before submitting a renewal application. An EMS jurisprudence examination is a CE course covering information about Texas EMS laws and rules.
The EMS jurisprudence examination is offered by department approved continuing education (CE) programs. If you are employed or volunteer with an EMS talk to your administrator or director, they may direct you to a CE program or for a list of CE programs offering the EMS jurisprudence examination can be found below under Jurisprudence Exam Material.
Rules and Policies
Links to Texas Administrative Code Pages
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Texas Administrative Code 157.32, EMS Education and Course Approval
- Texas Administrative Code 157.38, Continuing Education
- Texas Administrative Code 157.43, Course Coordinator Certification
- Texas Administrative Code 157.44, EMS Instructor Certification
- Texas Administrative Code 157.49, EMS Operator and Operator Instructor Training and Certification
Policies
Apply Online
Forms and Documents
Coordinator / Instructor
Information can be found on the EMS Coordinator-Instructor certification page.
Courses
Under 18
- The NREMT has removed their age requirement for testing and certification.
- Students under 18 completing a course can apply with the national registry and will no longer need to be listed on the ECA/EMT course completion roster.
- An assessment exam is not required,
- Once NREMT certification is received, you may apply with Texas.?
- In accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 157, Rule 157.33, students may need to wait until they turn 18 or graduate to avoid a delay in processing their EMS certification with Texas and meet the additional requirements.
Initial Education Programs
EMS Education Program Agreement List
EMS Education Programs Self-Study Guide (Template)
Continuing Education Programs
Jurisprudence Exam Material
Jurisprudence Examination Packet
CE Programs Offering the EMS Jurisprudence Exam
EMS Education Manual and Skill sheets
Interim Skill Sheets
Skills Criteria and Score Sheets
Skills Criteria and Score Sheets Basic Levels-This document is not copyrighted
Skills Criteria and Score Sheets Advanced Levels-This document is not copyrighted
Renewal
Skills Proficiency Form for Late Renewal
Program and Course Fee Information
NREMT Information
NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP)
The NCCP model streamlines the CE recertification process into three strategic categories of continuing education: National, Local, and Individual.
NREMT Transition Course Information
Request to offer a DSHS approved National Registry of EMT Transition Course(s) (PDF 534 KB)
NREMT Portfolio & Scenario Exam Information
NREMT Information/ Pass Rates / NREMT Representative Contact Information
Link to DSHS National Registry page
Additional Resources
National Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines
Current release of National Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines all levels.
Note - On August 16, 2012, DSHS adopted the use of the National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines replacing the use of DOT National Standard Curriculum. Remember, Texas ECA courses use the EMR Standards/Guidelines with additional requirements in EMS rule; Texas Intermediate courses use the AEMT Standards/Guidelines with additional requirements in EMS rule.
CAAHEP/CoAEMSP and Paramedic Program Accreditation Information
CAAHEP Accreditation Workshops
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
THECB
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Disability Accommodation Information
Disability Accommodation Request-If you are taking the National Registry (NR) exam, you must make an accommodation request to the NR office: www.nremt.org
Open Records
Get in touch
To ensure a timely response to your education questions and needs please contact your DSHS Regional office.
For help with EMS education programs and course approvals.
For help with EMS Instructor, Coordinator and Information Operator certifications