Jurisprudence EMS

Who should contact the department to request an application for recertification or download an application from the website at least 30 days prior to examination?

Certificant

An emergency suspension issued to any emergency medical devices licensed can be issued only by

Commissioner or his/her designee

When can a provider whose license is suspended apply for renewal if it expires?

After the suspension is concluded

An ambulance that is authorized at the BLS with MICU capability level becomes active at full MICU status when staffed by

At least one certified or licensed paramedic and one EMT basic

All patients transported by stretcher must be in an

Authorized EMS vehicle

Classroom instruction for EMS CE class shall be at least ____ in length

1 hour

A candidate whose certificate has been expired for _____ or more man not renew the certificate

1 year

Protocols must have all of the following items

1. A signature with an effective date 2. The protocols from the medical director 3. Delegated procedures for each EMS 4. Certification or license level utilized by the provider 5. Geographic and duty status of personnel

Requirements for certification

1. Completed the jurisprudence exam 2. Successfully completed a Department of State Health Services approved course 3. Have a HS diploma or GED

An EMS providers license may be suspended or revoked for the following reasons

1. Failing to maintain patient confidentiality 2. Obtaining any fee or benefit by fraud 3. Staffing vehicle deemed to be in service with non-licensed personnel

The Texas Department of State Health Services May deny an EMS Provider license for all of the following reasons

1. Failing to meet the licensing requirements outlined in rule 157.11 of this title 2. One of the owners having a history of a misdemeanor or felony which the Department has determined may put the safety of any person at risk 3. Precious conduct while holding an EMS Provider license which could put any person at risk

A certificate of successful completion of a CE activity must include all of the following

1. Name of CE program 2. The date and location of the educational facility 3. The number of contact hours awarded

Certification may be verified by:

1. Receipt of the departments official identification card 2. Verifying certification status on the departments website 3. By contacting the department directly

Options to renew an EMS certification of personnel

1. Written exam through National Registry 2. Attesting to accrual if Continuing Education credits 3. Formal Course Recert

An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within ____ years after the applicants course completion date

2

How many years after the denial, revocation of a license, or voluntary surrender of a cert or license while disciplinary action is pending, can an individual petition the Department in writing for reapplication for certification or licensure?

2

All EMS vehicles are required to have their provider license number prominently displayed on both sides of their ambulance in at least ____ inch lettering and in contrasting color

2 inch

If an EMS Service/Provider's license is denied or suspended, or the service voluntarily surrenders their license while disciplinary action is pending, how long must they wait to reapply for a license?

2 years

What is the length of time a provider has to provide a completed patient care report to the receiving facility?

24 hours

If selected for a CE audit, you must provide the department all necessary documentation to verify compliance within

30 days

A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for

4 years

A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapli g or murder has ____ days to notify the department of his arrest

5

How long must a continuing education program keep CE records?

5 years

All cert holders are required to maintain their CE records for

5 years, 1 year beyond the cert/renewal cycle

An applicant who does not pass the third attempt of the National Registry assessment examination shall not qualify for more than a total of ____ attempts at the exam, in any combination of levels attempted

6

What are the required hours of CE for an EMT

72

A designated infection control officer is considered:

A designated officer who serves as a liaison between the employers employees who have been or believe they have been exposed to a potentially life threatening infectious disease by a person who was treated and/or transported by the EMS provider

A diversion in reference to EMS and hospitals means:

A procedure put into effect by a trauma facility to ensure appropriate patient care when that facility is unable to provide the level of care demanded by a trauma patient's injuries or when the facility has temporarily exhausted its resources

Principles of _____ education shall be used in the design and delivery of the program

Adult

A ______ is an emergency medical services personnel with current certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Certificant

Which of the following statements might result in administrative action against your EMS cert?

The certificant leaves his duty station before his shift ends without ensuring that there is someone to cover the remainder of his shift

With regards to EMS and hospital, "bypass" means

Direction given to an EMS provider either by direct/on-line control, or predetermined triage criteria, to bypass the nearest hospital for the most appropriate hospital/trauma facility.

Misrepresenting level of any cert or licensure is outlined as a

Disciplinary action

Who is responsible for keeping up with EMS CE hours accrued required for renewal?

The certified or licensed EMS personnel

If the department proposes to deny, suspend, revoke, or probate a license, the ____ shall be notified at the address shown in the current records of the department

EMS provider license holder and administrator of record

Assuring all EMS personnel receive continuing education on the providers anaphylaxis protocols, the provider shall maintain ____ and training records to include date, time, and location of such education or training for all its EMS personnel.

Education

A unit specially organized to provide coordinated emergency medical response operations systems during large scale EMS incidents

Emergency Medical Task Force

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification used to be referred to as

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

A certificate is

Emergency medical service personnel with current certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Finger prints are completed in order to undergo a

FBI criminal history check

An EMS provider license may be suspended or revoked for..

Failing to staff each vehicle with appropriately and currently certified personnel

A candidate whose certification has expired is able to function in the capacity of an EMS certification or representative until recert is issued (T/F)

False

An EMS provider retains ultimate responsibility for the operation of the service. The EMS service may claim a defense when one or more staff member, acting with or without the consent and knowledge of the license holder, commit(s) multiple violations in this section, or performs contrary to EMS standards while in EMS business for the Provider (T/F)

False

An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than 180 days after the candidates course completion date (T/F)

False

An EMS certification or paramedic license may be denied for

Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure

A General Trauma Facility is a facility that

Is equivalent to meeting the criteria for level 3 and level 4 trauma facilities

Abandonment is

Leaving a patient without appropriate medical care once patient contact has been made or turning over the care to an individual of lesser education when advanced treatment has been started

During the license period, the EMS personnel responsibilities shall include

Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level EMS certification

The assistance and management given to health care providers and/or entities involved in regional EMS/trauma systems planning by a physician or group of physicians designated to provide technical assistance

Medical Oversight

In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam:

National Registry Exam

A candidate whose cert has been expired for one year or more may

Not renew the cert

Certified or licensed EMS personnel may submit ______ indicating successful completion of a semester or credit hour course with a passing grade

Official transcript

A compete and/or clearly written patient care report does not include

Patients social security number

Two years after denial, revocation of a license, or the voluntary surrender of a certificate or license while disciplinary action is pending, an individual may petition the department in writing for

Reapplication for certification or licensure

Falsification of CE documentation or official evidence of completion of CE shall be cause for

Reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation

The Texas Department of State Health Services May issue an emergency suspension order to any licensed EMS provider if the Department has reasonable cause to believe that

The conduct of the EMS provider creates an imminent danger to public health or safety

Prosecution of a criminal offense under TAC Chapter 773 must be prosecuted in

The county where the offense occurred

An emergency suspension order of a provider license may be issued if

The department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of any licensed provider creates an imminent danger to public health or safety

A hospital that has successfully completed the designation process, is capable of stabilization and/or definitive treatment of critically injured persons and actively participates in a regional EMS/trauma system

Trauma facility

All MICU EMS Vehicles must have active 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator by January 1, 2020. (T/F)

True

All newly certified applicants and recertification applicants are required to take a state approved jurisprudence exam each time a certification is up for renewal (T/F)

True

An EMS provider could be denied a license if the EMS provider has had Disciplinary Action in another state or by a federal agency (T/F)

True

An individual who holds a current Texas EMS certification or paramedic license may be certified at a lower level voluntarily (T/F)

True

What is the minimum staffing requirement for a Basic Life Support (BLS) with Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) capability authorized ambulance when operating at a BLS level?

Two Emergency Care Attendants

How long is an EMS service/provider license effective?

Two years

What is the maximum time allowance for an EMS provider to notify DSHS if there is a change in Medical Director?

Within 1 business day

In what timeframe must you notify the department of a current and/or valid mailing address?

Within 30 days