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.
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Jurisprudence Exam Material
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NREMT Information
NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP)
NCCP model streamlines the CE recertification process into three strategic categories of continuing education: National, Local, and Individual.
NREMT Transition Course Information
NREMT Portfolio & Scenario Exam Information
NREMT Information/ Pass Rates / NREMT Representative Contact Information
Additional Resources
National Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines
Current release of
National Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines (HTML) 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 requirement in EMS rule; Texas Intermediate courses use the AEMT Standards/Guidelines with additional
requirements in EMS rule.
CAAHEP/CoAEMSP and Paramedic Program Accreditation Information
THECB
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
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