Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 You should have re-certified as a tatoo artist. Better certificate. Henry joby wrote: > Just received my renewal card in the mail today. What a joke. I have to say that this is the most unprofessional looking card I have ever seen. I know that there are probably many of you out there that have already received yours, but I have not seen any comments. Not only is this card ridiculous but you no longer receive an 8 x 10 certificate!! > > What a shame.... > > Joby Berkley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Perhaps while the department is checking for ideas they could also check for some funding. Seems like LE and FD get all of that too and maybe that is why they can hand out pretty plastic cards. As I recall this not so appealing recert card came along about the same time our legislature cut the health department's funding. Whatever you get has to be paid for. What do you want? A pretty card or some other more valuable services? Larry > TDH needs to check their neighbor agency for some ideas!! > > > Joby Berkley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Just for kicks tell me what TDH does for you. I have no doubt that the budget was the reason we now get an unprofessional looking card. You have to admit that even our voter registration card looks better than what we get now. I wonder if they are going to phase out the TDH cards and adopt the NR card to take its place. Just a thought; Nothing to back it up. I will add that I am not going to start calling my elected officials, but it just goes to show you that EMS is on the bottom rung of the public safety ladder. I am curious as to what TDH gives other medical professionals, RN, RT, PT etc... Joby Berkley Re: TDH Renewal ID > Perhaps while the department is checking for ideas they could also > check for some funding. Seems like LE and FD get all of that too and > maybe that is why they can hand out pretty plastic cards. As I > recall this not so appealing recert card came along about the same > time our legislature cut the health department's funding. > > Whatever you get has to be paid for. What do you want? A pretty card > or some other more valuable services? > > Larry > > > > TDH needs to check their neighbor agency for some ideas!! > > > > > > Joby Berkley > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 They can't blame the looks of the cards on budget. My firefighter certification card looks a whole lot better than the new TDH recert cards. Firefighter certification is only $20.00 a year and I get a new card every year. TDH charges me $100.00 and is fixing to go up. I should get a card that at least will last the 4 years. If they want to make money start charging the volunteer services for their ambulance renewals. I bet the ambulance services charge their patients. They make money just like everyone else. I'm not saying charge the volunteers themselves, just the ambulance renewal. They could charge the volunteers just for the card, the rest of us already pay for a card. If TDH can show me where it cost $100.00 to reissue my card I will apologize to them. Ronnie Morton Re: TDH Renewal ID Perhaps while the department is checking for ideas they could also check for some funding. Seems like LE and FD get all of that too and maybe that is why they can hand out pretty plastic cards. As I recall this not so appealing recert card came along about the same time our legislature cut the health department's funding. Whatever you get has to be paid for. What do you want? A pretty card or some other more valuable services? Larry > TDH needs to check their neighbor agency for some ideas!! > > > Joby Berkley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Your $100 contributes to a great deal more than just your card. Your $100 helps pay for many things the state does on your behalf, like: 1) Develop rules an policies to regulate EMS an try to keep idiots like the " honk, honk " medic out of Texas EMS. 2) Run an investigatory office to do the same and enforce the rules. 3) Help facilitate meetings to get hospitals and EMS to work togethr better to provide better care for patients 4) Regulate and supervise EMS training program to help ensure your next partner is not incompetent. 5) Help EMS agencies respond to chaning rules and policies and help them provide better care and service through tech assistance efforts 6) Runs a fairly sophesticated website that allows for certification verification and easy access to EMS information from state and regional resources. 7) Hosts one of the best state EMS conferences in the nation 8) etc, etc, etc You get all of that for just $100 per four years. Or $25 every year or $2 per month or $0.48 per week. To me, that seems like a deal and I pay more than just $100 since I am also a course coordinator. I have been honored to work with TDH staff members from a variety of regional offices as well as from the main office and I have been, without exception, impressed by their dedication and concern for the industry. While you are complaining about a mere $100 certification fee every four years, many of them are facing job uncertaintity the likes of which many of us will not ever face. I for one vote to increase the fees by about 100% accross the board and get them the funding they desperatly need! Steve Dralle San , TX (Of course, these are my opinions and not those of my employer) RE: Re: TDH Renewal ID They can't blame the looks of the cards on budget. My firefighter certification card looks a whole lot better than the new TDH recert cards. Firefighter certification is only $20.00 a year and I get a new card every year. TDH charges me $100.00 and is fixing to go up. I should get a card that at least will last the 4 years. If they want to make money start charging the volunteer services for their ambulance renewals. I bet the ambulance services charge their patients. They make money just like everyone else. I'm not saying charge the volunteers themselves, just the ambulance renewal. They could charge the volunteers just for the card, the rest of us already pay for a card. If TDH can show me where it cost $100.00 to reissue my card I will apologize to them. Ronnie Morton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Your $100 contributes to a great deal more than just your card. Your $100 helps pay for many things the state does on your behalf, like: 1) Develop rules an policies to regulate EMS an try to keep idiots like the " honk, honk " medic out of Texas EMS. 2) Run an investigatory office to do the same and enforce the rules. 3) Help facilitate meetings to get hospitals and EMS to work togethr better to provide better care for patients 4) Regulate and supervise EMS training program to help ensure your next partner is not incompetent. 5) Help EMS agencies respond to chaning rules and policies and help them provide better care and service through tech assistance efforts 6) Runs a fairly sophesticated website that allows for certification verification and easy access to EMS information from state and regional resources. 7) Hosts one of the best state EMS conferences in the nation 8) etc, etc, etc You get all of that for just $100 per four years. Or $25 every year or $2 per month or $0.48 per week. To me, that seems like a deal and I pay more than just $100 since I am also a course coordinator. I have been honored to work with TDH staff members from a variety of regional offices as well as from the main office and I have been, without exception, impressed by their dedication and concern for the industry. While you are complaining about a mere $100 certification fee every four years, many of them are facing job uncertaintity the likes of which many of us will not ever face. I for one vote to increase the fees by about 100% accross the board and get them the funding they desperatly need! Steve Dralle San , TX (Of course, these are my opinions and not those of my employer) RE: Re: TDH Renewal ID They can't blame the looks of the cards on budget. My firefighter certification card looks a whole lot better than the new TDH recert cards. Firefighter certification is only $20.00 a year and I get a new card every year. TDH charges me $100.00 and is fixing to go up. I should get a card that at least will last the 4 years. If they want to make money start charging the volunteer services for their ambulance renewals. I bet the ambulance services charge their patients. They make money just like everyone else. I'm not saying charge the volunteers themselves, just the ambulance renewal. They could charge the volunteers just for the card, the rest of us already pay for a card. If TDH can show me where it cost $100.00 to reissue my card I will apologize to them. Ronnie Morton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 A few years back there was a move within the legislature to drastically reduce state funding of " nonessential " agencies and departments, moving instead to funding by way of user fees placed upon the " regulated community " . Folks, *we* are the " regulated community " , and yes, fees will probably be going up. In their efforts to cut taxes with no loss of services the lege has left few options. If we want something new or wish to retain something it must be funded from within. I may be wrong, but I don't think fire or law enforcement are required to meet the same burden. Ronnie, I don't like the looks of the card either, but I think we have bigger fish to fry. Regards, Donn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.E. (Donn) , LP, NREMT-P Don't Miss EMStock 2004 www.EMStock.com Re: TDH Renewal ID Perhaps while the department is checking for ideas they could also check for some funding. Seems like LE and FD get all of that too and maybe that is why they can hand out pretty plastic cards. As I recall this not so appealing recert card came along about the same time our legislature cut the health department's funding. Whatever you get has to be paid for. What do you want? A pretty card or some other more valuable services? Larry > TDH needs to check their neighbor agency for some ideas!! > > > Joby Berkley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 A few years back there was a move within the legislature to drastically reduce state funding of " nonessential " agencies and departments, moving instead to funding by way of user fees placed upon the " regulated community " . Folks, *we* are the " regulated community " , and yes, fees will probably be going up. In their efforts to cut taxes with no loss of services the lege has left few options. If we want something new or wish to retain something it must be funded from within. I may be wrong, but I don't think fire or law enforcement are required to meet the same burden. Ronnie, I don't like the looks of the card either, but I think we have bigger fish to fry. Regards, Donn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.E. (Donn) , LP, NREMT-P Don't Miss EMStock 2004 www.EMStock.com Re: TDH Renewal ID Perhaps while the department is checking for ideas they could also check for some funding. Seems like LE and FD get all of that too and maybe that is why they can hand out pretty plastic cards. As I recall this not so appealing recert card came along about the same time our legislature cut the health department's funding. Whatever you get has to be paid for. What do you want? A pretty card or some other more valuable services? Larry > TDH needs to check their neighbor agency for some ideas!! > > > Joby Berkley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Joby, I understand where your coming from. I brought this to the attention of GETAC and BEM at the August 2003 meeting in Austin. I understand where they are coming from also. So I suggested the possibility of BEM having a box or something each person can check and pay an additional $5-$10 for the Certificate and Card. I was told they would look into this. I know there may be some legal reason they cannot do this. I certainly would think if it cost them $1 for the certificate-postage, they could not complain about a $4-$9 profit as short of funds as they are. I know BEM monitors this group, so perhaps someone in the know can tell us where this issue now stands. Thanks, Ron > Just received my renewal card in the mail today. What a joke. I have to say that this is the most unprofessional looking card I have ever seen. I know that there are probably many of you out there that have already received yours, but I have not seen any comments. Not only is this card ridiculous but you no longer receive an 8 x 10 certificate!! > > What a shame.... > > Joby Berkley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thanks Ron. I emailed the TDH certification inquiry folks to see about the wall certificate. According to one of their replies in the database our wall certificates do not have an expiration date. Well, mine does and I want to know if they supply new ones to replace the one's that have an expiration date. Joby Berkley Re: TDH Renewal ID > Joby, > I understand where your coming from. I brought this to the > attention of GETAC and BEM at the August 2003 meeting in Austin. I > understand where they are coming from also. So I suggested the > possibility of BEM having a box or something each person can check > and pay an additional $5-$10 for the Certificate and Card. I was told > they would look into this. I know there may be some legal reason they > cannot do this. I certainly would think if it cost them $1 for the > certificate-postage, they could not complain about a $4-$9 profit as > short of funds as they are. I know BEM monitors this group, so > perhaps someone in the know can tell us where this issue now stands. > Thanks, > Ron > > > Just received my renewal card in the mail today. What a joke. I > have to say that this is the most unprofessional looking card I have > ever seen. I know that there are probably many of you out there that > have already received yours, but I have not seen any comments. Not > only is this card ridiculous but you no longer receive an 8 x 10 > certificate!! > > > > What a shame.... > > > > Joby Berkley > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Why is everyone worried about a piece of paper? Does having a really nice cert make you a better medic? I think not. Or do we just want a nice flashy cert to brag to our friends and family about? I for one do not care if it was made in Crayola, it is a piece of paper, not a diploma. just my .02 worth. Salvador Capuchino, Jr. EMT-Paramedic Valley EMS www.valleyems.com salvadorcapuchino@... Re: TDH Renewal ID > Joby, > I understand where your coming from. I brought this to the > attention of GETAC and BEM at the August 2003 meeting in Austin. I > understand where they are coming from also. So I suggested the > possibility of BEM having a box or something each person can check > and pay an additional $5-$10 for the Certificate and Card. I was told > they would look into this. I know there may be some legal reason they > cannot do this. I certainly would think if it cost them $1 for the > certificate-postage, they could not complain about a $4-$9 profit as > short of funds as they are. I know BEM monitors this group, so > perhaps someone in the know can tell us where this issue now stands. > Thanks, > Ron > > > Just received my renewal card in the mail today. What a joke. I > have to say that this is the most unprofessional looking card I have > ever seen. I know that there are probably many of you out there that > have already received yours, but I have not seen any comments. Not > only is this card ridiculous but you no longer receive an 8 x 10 > certificate!! > > > > What a shame.... > > > > Joby Berkley > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 You know, I've sat back and listen to everyone complain about a piece of paper all week long. What difference does it make. The fees are what they are, whether you get a certificate or card or not. The only ones that are going to ask to see it are your employer or a representative from the state. They all know what it looks like. Don't you all think there are more important things to rag on TDH about other than a certificate or card? Maybe the state doesn't make money on the conference each year. It is most likely the heaviest attended and best organized EMS conference in the country each and every year. (and you know what......everyone there has the same type of ID card. Crappy or not, it still identifies you as a certified EMS professional) To reinforce the sentiments of a few others here: The card doesn't make you any more professional, your ethics are what determine that. Now, on to more important matters. Who's going to the EMStock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thom, Well said. There is a difference between pride and ego and some folks know what that is. And I'll be at EMStock. Regards, Donn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.E. (Donn) , LP, NREMT-P Don't Miss EMStock 2004 www.EMStock.com Re: TDH Renewal ID You know, I've sat back and listen to everyone complain about a piece of paper all week long. What difference does it make. The fees are what they are, whether you get a certificate or card or not. The only ones that are going to ask to see it are your employer or a representative from the state. They all know what it looks like. Don't you all think there are more important things to rag on TDH about other than a certificate or card? Maybe the state doesn't make money on the conference each year. It is most likely the heaviest attended and best organized EMS conference in the country each and every year. (and you know what......everyone there has the same type of ID card. Crappy or not, it still identifies you as a certified EMS professional) To reinforce the sentiments of a few others here: The card doesn't make you any more professional, your ethics are what determine that. Now, on to more important matters. Who's going to the EMStock? ________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thom, I think you'll find that most of us take great Pride in our Profession, and we would like a Professional Certificate/License. If we're paying for it ,then what's the problem? Is there problem with those of us that don't really care to have a non Professional Crayola type certification/license/ paper/wallet card that cost 10- 20 cents to make? We sure didn't like the original EMS License Plate that was coming out and did everything possible to change it. Maybe it's because some of us take great Pride in everything we do or have. I would think that is a GOOD thing in a Profession. Is it not? No you don't have to have a nice certificate/wallet card to have Pride. No, but it's the Pride you take in what you have, and that reflects in what you do in any Profession. Would anyone on here summit a budget request in Crayola and expect to be taken seriously? Some folks may feel this issue is more important than EMS Stock. For the last 4 years I keep hearing about the Texas EMS Conference in regards to making money, being eliminated, and so forth. Every year I ask the folks that are responsible at BEM and every year they tell me " yes it makes money, and will be around for years to come " . So, after four years I don't even put any creditability on the EMS Conference Rumors on here or just from word of mouth. I go to the source in person, or by phone. Just my 2 cents, Ron Re: TDH Renewal ID You know, I've sat back and listen to everyone complain about a piece of paper all week long. What difference does it make. The fees are what they are, whether you get a certificate or card or not. The only ones that are going to ask to see it are your employer or a representative from the state. They all know what it looks like. Don't you all think there are more important things to rag on TDH about other than a certificate or card? Maybe the state doesn't make money on the conference each year. It is most likely the heaviest attended and best organized EMS conference in the country each and every year. (and you know what......everyone there has the same type of ID card. Crappy or not, it still identifies you as a certified EMS professional) To reinforce the sentiments of a few others here: The card doesn't make you any more professional, your ethics are what determine that. Now, on to more important matters. Who's going to the EMStock? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Ron, I submit to you this question. Who do you " show off " your EMS certification card to? Just MY 2 cents, -Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 You ought to see my medical license from the TSBME. Printed with a dot matrix printer on cardstock little thicker than bible paper. Sometimes you can't read some of it (and our renewals are about $200.00 a year) Bledsoe, DO, FACEP Midlothian, TX Ours is a useful trade, a worthy calling: with all its lightness and frivolity it has one serious purpose, one aim, one specialty, and it is constant to it--the deriding of shams, the exposure of pretentious falsities, the laughing of stupid superstitions out of existence; and that whoso is by instinct engaged in this sort of warfare is the natural enemy of royalties, nobilities, privileges and all kindred swindles, and the natural friend of human rights and human liberties. -Mark Twain Don't miss EMStock 2004! http://www.emstock.com Re: TDH Renewal ID Ron, I submit to you this question. Who do you " show off " your EMS certification card to? Just MY 2 cents, -Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 I don't " show off " my EMS certification card to anyone. Why would I want to " show off " ? I think I'm a little old for that, and 28 years in EMS I don't have to impress anyone. Why do you possibly have a problem with myself or others wanting a professional looking card? What is the problem with that, and we're willing to pay for it with our money? If someone ask to see it I don't mind, but I certainly would like to show a professional looking card. If you don't care about that, then that's up to you. It's a free Country the last I checked. Ron Re: TDH Renewal ID Ron, I submit to you this question. Who do you " show off " your EMS certification card to? Just MY 2 cents, -Thom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Which rule requires you to carry the card? Maxine Pate hire DPS can manage to print professional looking Driver's licenses for $25 a pop or so. My $100 or more to TDH gets me an ill-folding paper card I'm required by rule to carry. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! Just as doctor's and lawyers have their framed certifications and diplomas hanging on their walls, I proudly display mine also. I am glad that we are finally getting the opportunity to get " degree " to hang on our walls too. There is nothing wrong with wanting to display your pride in something you worked so hard to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Salvador, The reason I would like a " piece of paper " like the old ones is pride. I am proud to be a paramedic in the state of Texas. I am proud of all the work I put into my certification. I am proud of what I do for my communities. What is wrong with wanting a certification on my wall. Salvador Capuchino wrote: Why is everyone worried about a piece of paper? Does having a really nice cert make you a better medic? I think not. Or do we just want a nice flashy cert to brag to our friends and family about? I for one do not care if it was made in Crayola, it is a piece of paper, not a diploma. just my .02 worth. Salvador Capuchino, Jr. EMT-Paramedic Valley EMS www.valleyems.com salvadorcapuchino@... Irlynda , EMT-P irlynda@... Random acts of kindness can profoundly affect someone's life, maybe even your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 What disappoints me most is that I let my cert go awhile back, now that everything has gone from TDH, to NR (which I was never certified NR) NO ONE can tell me what exactly I have to do to get my cert back. I have contacted TDH, there is a different story depending on who you're talking to. All my CE's are UTD, and so are my skills verification, but no one seems to be able to figure out how to get me certified again. If someone can answer THIS question correctly, I'd be greatly appreciative... Once upon a time I was a good medic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I am sorry. I was not referring to the wall certificate. I was referring to the wallet ID. The ones we have now are okay. The only one thing that I was disappointed with was the quality of the state exam when I took it in 2000. It was very poor for something the state was providing. It would be nice to have a computerized one that would give you results as soon as you are done with it. But oh well. Salvador Capuchino, Jr. EMT-Paramedic Valley EMS www.valleyems.com scapuchino@... Re: Re: TDH Renewal ID Salvador, The reason I would like a " piece of paper " like the old ones is pride. I am proud to be a paramedic in the state of Texas. I am proud of all the work I put into my certification. I am proud of what I do for my communities. What is wrong with wanting a certification on my wall. Salvador Capuchino wrote: Why is everyone worried about a piece of paper? Does having a really nice cert make you a better medic? I think not. Or do we just want a nice flashy cert to brag to our friends and family about? I for one do not care if it was made in Crayola, it is a piece of paper, not a diploma. just my .02 worth. Salvador Capuchino, Jr. EMT-Paramedic Valley EMS www.valleyems.com salvadorcapuchino@... Irlynda , EMT-P irlynda@... Random acts of kindness can profoundly affect someone's life, maybe even your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I understand what you are going through, I just finished helping a friend get back into EMS after being expired. If you have been expired for less than 7 years than you can simply apply for Inactive status and from there you will be required to follow the steps for inactive back to active which includes a Recert Course which is 96 hours at the Paramedic level. I was told that the seven years is the time you remain in the BEM system, however they are attempting to make changes where you can only apply for inactive status prior to your expiration date not after, so it would benefit you to hurry. If you will call the BEM and speak with Phil Lockwood, EMS Standards Program Management, he can give you the correct information. His number is . Hope this helps. , LP Flight Paramedic Memorial Hermann Life Flight Houston, Texas Re: Re: TDH Renewal ID What disappoints me most is that I let my cert go awhile back, now that everything has gone from TDH, to NR (which I was never certified NR) NO ONE can tell me what exactly I have to do to get my cert back. I have contacted TDH, there is a different story depending on who you're talking to. All my CE's are UTD, and so are my skills verification, but no one seems to be able to figure out how to get me certified again. If someone can answer THIS question correctly, I'd be greatly appreciative... Once upon a time I was a good medic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Dear cllw602@a...: Email me directly (include your identity) and I'll explain your options the best I can. Perhaps you got " different stories " because the staff member tried to answer your question without knowing or looking up your previous certification status. The recertification process for a candidate whose certificate expired less than 90 days before is different from one who has been expired from 91 days to a year, and still another for one whose expiration date was over a year ago. Further, the rules limit re-entry recertification to within one year after certification expiration unless one obtains inactive certification - and then only if TDH still retains the records of your expired certification (records retention policies require disposal after a limited time). For more information, see 157.34(f)(6) and 157.33(j), or contact me directly. On the other hand, we're all human, so I acknowledge the possibility that you simply got incorrect or conflicting information. If that's the case, let me know who misguided you and I'll see that they're re- informed. Phil Lockwood EMS Standards Program Bureau of Emergency Management > What disappoints me most is that I let my cert go awhile back, now that > everything has gone from TDH, to NR (which I was never certified NR) NO ONE can > tell me what exactly I have to do to get my cert back. I have contacted TDH, > there is a different story depending on who you're talking to. All my CE's are > UTD, and so are my skills verification, but no one seems to be able to figure out > how to get me certified again. > > If someone can answer THIS question correctly, I'd be greatly appreciative... > Once upon a time I was a good medic...... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 There is little I can think of that would frightening me as much as the threat of " re-education " by Phil Lockwood. Regards, Donn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.E. (Donn) , LP, NREMT-P Don't Miss EMStock 2004 www.EMStock.com Re: TDH Renewal ID Dear cllw602@a...: Email me directly (include your identity) and I'll explain your options the best I can. Perhaps you got " different stories " because the staff member tried to answer your question without knowing or looking up your previous certification status. The recertification process for a candidate whose certificate expired less than 90 days before is different from one who has been expired from 91 days to a year, and still another for one whose expiration date was over a year ago. Further, the rules limit re-entry recertification to within one year after certification expiration unless one obtains inactive certification - and then only if TDH still retains the records of your expired certification (records retention policies require disposal after a limited time). For more information, see 157.34(f)(6) and 157.33(j), or contact me directly. On the other hand, we're all human, so I acknowledge the possibility that you simply got incorrect or conflicting information. If that's the case, let me know who misguided you and I'll see that they're re- informed. Phil Lockwood EMS Standards Program Bureau of Emergency Management > What disappoints me most is that I let my cert go awhile back, now that > everything has gone from TDH, to NR (which I was never certified NR) NO ONE can > tell me what exactly I have to do to get my cert back. I have contacted TDH, > there is a different story depending on who you're talking to. All my CE's are > UTD, and so are my skills verification, but no one seems to be able to figure out > how to get me certified again. > > If someone can answer THIS question correctly, I'd be greatly appreciative... > Once upon a time I was a good medic...... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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