Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 To the best of my knowledge a Paramedic cannot work in Texas without a Texas certification or license. GG > > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 The Paramedic is also not allowed to work as Paramedic unless he has a cert. in another state and has applied for reciprocity. Then he or she has only one either 6 month or 1 year to get certified in the state of Texas medic084 wrote: I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic allowed to do it? --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 The Paramedic is also not allowed to work as Paramedic unless he has a cert. in another state and has applied for reciprocity. Then he or she has only one either 6 month or 1 year to get certified in the state of Texas medic084 wrote: I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic allowed to do it? --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 The Paramedic is also not allowed to work as Paramedic unless he has a cert. in another state and has applied for reciprocity. Then he or she has only one either 6 month or 1 year to get certified in the state of Texas medic084 wrote: I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic allowed to do it? --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 I didn't work as a paramedic in NC. I was a basic 28 yrs ago. My question is how Can I get a paramedic certification here? I was a licensed paramedic in Texas. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 If I am not mistaken, if they are working on a government installation, then their NR takes over. That would me military medics, as well as DOD civilian medics working for the government as a medic on the installation. Now, what privileges they may get from the state, is another story. 'Tater Salad' Hatfield EMT-P " Aut viam inveniam aut faciam " EMStock 2005, it's never to early to plan!!! www.emstock.com www.temsf.org >> Re: recoprocity >> >> >>To the best of my knowledge a Paramedic cannot work in Texas without a >>Texas >>certification or license. >> >>GG >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of >>> Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity >>> for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not >>> allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as >>> an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic >>> allowed to do it? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 If I am not mistaken, if they are working on a government installation, then their NR takes over. That would me military medics, as well as DOD civilian medics working for the government as a medic on the installation. Now, what privileges they may get from the state, is another story. 'Tater Salad' Hatfield EMT-P " Aut viam inveniam aut faciam " EMStock 2005, it's never to early to plan!!! www.emstock.com www.temsf.org >> Re: recoprocity >> >> >>To the best of my knowledge a Paramedic cannot work in Texas without a >>Texas >>certification or license. >> >>GG >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of >>> Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity >>> for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not >>> allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as >>> an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic >>> allowed to do it? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 If I am not mistaken, if they are working on a government installation, then their NR takes over. That would me military medics, as well as DOD civilian medics working for the government as a medic on the installation. Now, what privileges they may get from the state, is another story. 'Tater Salad' Hatfield EMT-P " Aut viam inveniam aut faciam " EMStock 2005, it's never to early to plan!!! www.emstock.com www.temsf.org >> Re: recoprocity >> >> >>To the best of my knowledge a Paramedic cannot work in Texas without a >>Texas >>certification or license. >> >>GG >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of >>> Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity >>> for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not >>> allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as >>> an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic >>> allowed to do it? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 To my knowledge, an individual registered by the NR as a paramedic may not work in Texas without first holding Texas EMS certification/licensure. However, this does not apply to indivuals carrying out their duties for the Armed forces, unless they work outside of the armed forces in a civilian setting, of course. Regards, Alfonso R. Ochoa > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 To my knowledge, an individual registered by the NR as a paramedic may not work in Texas without first holding Texas EMS certification/licensure. However, this does not apply to indivuals carrying out their duties for the Armed forces, unless they work outside of the armed forces in a civilian setting, of course. Regards, Alfonso R. Ochoa > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 To my knowledge, an individual registered by the NR as a paramedic may not work in Texas without first holding Texas EMS certification/licensure. However, this does not apply to indivuals carrying out their duties for the Armed forces, unless they work outside of the armed forces in a civilian setting, of course. Regards, Alfonso R. Ochoa > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Contact the North Carolina Office of EMS, Dept. of Health & Human Services and direct your specific questions to them. Due to the fact that different states have different certification/licensure regulations, the above referenced office would be the best place to give you information pertaining to that state. Their website is as follows: http://facility- services.state.nc.us/EMS/ems.htm Regards, Alfonso R. Ochoa > I didn't work as a paramedic in NC. I was a basic 28 yrs ago. My question is how Can I get a paramedic certification here? I was a licensed paramedic in Texas. > > > > Annie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as with any advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question you asked? Danny L. Owner/NREMT-P Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response (PETSAR) Office FAX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as with any advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question you asked? Danny L. Owner/NREMT-P Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response (PETSAR) Office FAX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Your best answer will come from the DSHS web site under rules or by calling them. Their phone numbers are also on the site. Search for " Texas EMS " to find the site. Vic > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Your best answer will come from the DSHS web site under rules or by calling them. Their phone numbers are also on the site. Search for " Texas EMS " to find the site. Vic > > > I have a silly question....How can a paramedic work in the state of > Texas as a Paramedic without a state cert or receiving reciprocity > for this state? When I first moved here I was an EMT-B and was not > allowed to work or even wear the state patch representing myself as > an EMT before I was given reciprocity. So, why is a paramedic > allowed to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. Chris > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as with any > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question you asked? > > Danny L. > Owner/NREMT-P > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > (PETSAR) > Office > FAX > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Question: I know this is a rule, but is it a law? What, exactly, would a person who held an NREMT-P certification get in trouble for if they worked based on that license? If they worked for an EMS service, I could see that the SERVICE would be liable for a violation of the rules, but if a doctor decided to employ them (or a hospital) based solely on their NREMT-P, is there a violation of LAW anywhere? Mike > > > Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. > > Chris > > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > with any > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > you asked? > > > > Danny L. > > Owner/NREMT-P > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > (PETSAR) > > Office > > FAX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Question: I know this is a rule, but is it a law? What, exactly, would a person who held an NREMT-P certification get in trouble for if they worked based on that license? If they worked for an EMS service, I could see that the SERVICE would be liable for a violation of the rules, but if a doctor decided to employ them (or a hospital) based solely on their NREMT-P, is there a violation of LAW anywhere? Mike > > > Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. > > Chris > > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > with any > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > you asked? > > > > Danny L. > > Owner/NREMT-P > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > (PETSAR) > > Office > > FAX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Question: I know this is a rule, but is it a law? What, exactly, would a person who held an NREMT-P certification get in trouble for if they worked based on that license? If they worked for an EMS service, I could see that the SERVICE would be liable for a violation of the rules, but if a doctor decided to employ them (or a hospital) based solely on their NREMT-P, is there a violation of LAW anywhere? Mike > > > Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. > > Chris > > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > with any > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > you asked? > > > > Danny L. > > Owner/NREMT-P > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > (PETSAR) > > Office > > FAX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 The only way a person can legally provide pre-hospital emergency care on an ambulance is by either being certified or licensed by the State of Texas. That rule is the regulation set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services who regulates and enforces the rule. To become certified or licensed in the State of Texas one must do the following: 1) If certified in another state, that individual must file out an application for Texas Certification and provide a copy of their certification from the other state. The State of Texas will then after all the verification and if the person meets the other criteria (legal, no bad criminal history etc) issue a certification for I believe one year. The individual has that period of time to satify any CE requirements, etc. then take the NR written Exam. Included is the TxDSHS website with the Recoprocity rule. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/ems/stdrecip.htm Bill Re: Re: recoprocity Question: I know this is a rule, but is it a law? What, exactly, would a person who held an NREMT-P certification get in trouble for if they worked based on that license? If they worked for an EMS service, I could see that the SERVICE would be liable for a violation of the rules, but if a doctor decided to employ them (or a hospital) based solely on their NREMT-P, is there a violation of LAW anywhere? Mike On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:41:01 -0000, candsquiroz wrote: > > > Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. > > Chris > > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > with any > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > you asked? > > > > Danny L. > > Owner/NREMT-P > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > (PETSAR) > > Office > > FAX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 The only way a person can legally provide pre-hospital emergency care on an ambulance is by either being certified or licensed by the State of Texas. That rule is the regulation set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services who regulates and enforces the rule. To become certified or licensed in the State of Texas one must do the following: 1) If certified in another state, that individual must file out an application for Texas Certification and provide a copy of their certification from the other state. The State of Texas will then after all the verification and if the person meets the other criteria (legal, no bad criminal history etc) issue a certification for I believe one year. The individual has that period of time to satify any CE requirements, etc. then take the NR written Exam. Included is the TxDSHS website with the Recoprocity rule. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/ems/stdrecip.htm Bill Re: Re: recoprocity Question: I know this is a rule, but is it a law? What, exactly, would a person who held an NREMT-P certification get in trouble for if they worked based on that license? If they worked for an EMS service, I could see that the SERVICE would be liable for a violation of the rules, but if a doctor decided to employ them (or a hospital) based solely on their NREMT-P, is there a violation of LAW anywhere? Mike On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:41:01 -0000, candsquiroz wrote: > > > Can't work in Texas without a Texas certification/license! Period. > > Chris > > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > with any > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > you asked? > > > > Danny L. > > Owner/NREMT-P > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > (PETSAR) > > Office > > FAX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 It is the law! Look in 773.. For Personnel § 773.041. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. ( A person may not practice as any type of emergency medical services personnel unless the person is certified under this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. § 773.064. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly practices as, attempts to practice as, or represents himself to be an emergency medical technician-paramedic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician, emergency care attendant, or licensed paramedic and the person does not hold an appropriate certificate issued by the department under this chapter. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. For the Provider.. § 773.050. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (a) Each basic life-support emergency medical services vehicle when in service must be staffed by at least two individuals certified as emergency care attendants or certified at a higher level of training. Have to have a license or cert. Chris > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > > with any > > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > > you asked? > > > > > > Danny L. > > > Owner/NREMT-P > > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > > (PETSAR) > > > Office > > > FAX > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 It is the law! Look in 773.. For Personnel § 773.041. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. ( A person may not practice as any type of emergency medical services personnel unless the person is certified under this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. § 773.064. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly practices as, attempts to practice as, or represents himself to be an emergency medical technician-paramedic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician, emergency care attendant, or licensed paramedic and the person does not hold an appropriate certificate issued by the department under this chapter. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. For the Provider.. § 773.050. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (a) Each basic life-support emergency medical services vehicle when in service must be staffed by at least two individuals certified as emergency care attendants or certified at a higher level of training. Have to have a license or cert. Chris > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > > with any > > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > > you asked? > > > > > > Danny L. > > > Owner/NREMT-P > > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > > (PETSAR) > > > Office > > > FAX > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 It is the law! Look in 773.. For Personnel § 773.041. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. ( A person may not practice as any type of emergency medical services personnel unless the person is certified under this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. § 773.064. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly practices as, attempts to practice as, or represents himself to be an emergency medical technician-paramedic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician, emergency care attendant, or licensed paramedic and the person does not hold an appropriate certificate issued by the department under this chapter. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. For the Provider.. § 773.050. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (a) Each basic life-support emergency medical services vehicle when in service must be staffed by at least two individuals certified as emergency care attendants or certified at a higher level of training. Have to have a license or cert. Chris > > > You must take a Paramedic Training Course and become certified as > > with any > > > advance of your certification. Is this the answer to the question > > you asked? > > > > > > Danny L. > > > Owner/NREMT-P > > > Panhandle Emergency Training Services And Response > > > (PETSAR) > > > Office > > > FAX > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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