A person currently certified by the National registry or certified or licensed as a paramedic in another state, who meets academic requirements may apply for licensure. If you do not meet academic requirements, you may be eligible for paramedic certification by reciprocity. The procedure for paramedic certification by reciprocity is significantly different from paramedic licensure reciprocity, read EMS Reciprocity Certification.
Academic Requirements for Paramedic Licensure Reciprocity
A certified paramedic can apply for initial Paramedic Licensure if you meet one of the following:
1. an associate degree in EMS;
2. a baccalaureate degree; or
3. a post graduate degree
The degree must be from a school that is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an approved accrediting authority.
Application Procedure
Mail COMPLETE package to: Texas Department of State Health Services, Cash Receipts Branch, MC 2003, PO Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714-9347.
After verification of your certification/license and application processing, your Texas license and ID card will be issued for a 4 year period. A certification verification web page is available for certification status and expiration date verification. The URL address is: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/NewCert.shtm Expect application processing to be completed within 4-6weeks of mail date.
If your application is incomplete or does not include all the required attachments, your application processing will be delayed.
Frequently Asked Questions for Paramedic Licensure
Paramedic Licensure rule, Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part I, Chapter 157.40 - read the paramedic licensure rule
Equivalency for Paramedic Licensure - same as for equivalency certification plus the academic hour requirements
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