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Texas.gov online applications for EMS Certification and Licensure
DSHS Regulatory Philosophy (40kb pdf)
Carefully select the link to the electronic application for your certification or licensure level and type. If you submit the wrong application, your certification/license will be delayed. Expect electronic application processing to take about 4 to 6 weeks.
Initial ECA Certification
Initial EMT Certification
Initial EMT-I Certification
Initial EMT-P Certification
Initial Paramedic Licensure
Initial EMS Instructor
Initial EMD Info Operator
Initial Basic Coordinator
Initial Advanced Coordinator
Reciprocity (all levels) out-of-state certified only, non-Texas certified
Renewal ECA Certification
Renewal EMT Certification
Renewal EMT-I Certification
Renewal EMT-P Certification
Renewal Paramedic Licensure
Renewal EMS Instructor
Renewal EMD Info Operator
Renewal Coordinator (adv & basic)
FAQs for electronic applications
Submit a paper application
Index for EMS Certification/Licensing Group