Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've looked at the DSHS and the NR page a bit and can't seem to find the information I'm looking for.? Does anyone know the procedure for a currently licensed/certified Texas paramedic to obtain their National Registry? Thanks, -Wes Ogilvie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 How long have you been out of school is the first question and if that's longer than 2 years from your initial program then you would need to complete a paramedic refresher class to be eligible to sit for NR testing. Jim< NR question I've looked at the DSHS and the NR page a bit and can't seem to find the information I'm looking for.? Does anyone know the procedure for a currently licensed/certified Texas paramedic to obtain their National Registry? Thanks, -Wes Ogilvie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Here you go Wes............... (Source: http://www.nremt.org/EMTServices/reg_para_history.asp) All individuals applying for NREMT-Paramedic certification must meet the following requirements to be eligible for national certification: 1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Current National Registry or state certification at the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate/85 or EMT-Intermediate/99 level. 3. Successful completion of a state-approved EMT-Paramedic educational program, within the past two (2) years, that equals or exceeds the behavioral objectives of the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum as developed and promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. If the candidate's initial EMT-Paramedic educational program was completed more than two (2) years ago and the candidate has maintained state certification at the EMT-Paramedic level, the candidate must submit documentation verifying completion of a current EMT-Paramedic refresher-training program within the past two (2) years. If the candidate's initial EMT-Paramedic educational program was completed more than two (2) years ago and the candidate has not maintained state certification at the EMT-Paramedic level, the candidate should refer to the " NREMT-Paramedic Re-entry Policy " section on this page. If the candidate's initial EMT-Paramedic education program was completed more than two (2) years ago and the candidate had never gained state certification at the EMT-Paramedic level, the candidate must complete a new, state-approved EMT-Paramedic educational program prior to application. 4. Truthfully complete the Licensing Action and Felony Statements on the application and supply the documentation if necessary. 5. Possess current CPR credential at the healthcare provider or equivalent level. 6. Successful completion of the NREMT-Paramedic cognitive and psychomotor examinations. ExLngHrn@... wrote: > > I've looked at the DSHS and the NR page a bit and can't seem to find > the information I'm looking for.? Does anyone know the procedure for a > currently licensed/certified Texas paramedic to obtain their National > Registry? > > Thanks, > -Wes Ogilvie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Wes, it's in the NREMT's pages. Set up a NREMT account online. Fill out the application. It requires you to furnish proof of having completed a NREMT Paramedic Refresher within the last two years. Send them that, and also send them a copy of your Texas certificate/license. Pay your money. You'll receive a letter of authorization to take the exam. GG ************** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yes. > > I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state > certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not > change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you > have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly? > > > > > > > ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & amp; more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 So, can I chose another recertification option and just try to take the national registry test anyway, but not use it as my recertification option? Would I still have to pass it or have my paramedic status taken from me? Sorry to be so confused, but I keep getting different answers from everyone! In a message dated 10/3/2008 11:45:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wegandy1938@... writes: Yes. In a message dated 10/3/08 7:10:25 AM, _STAREMS@..._ (mailto:STAREMS@...) writes: > > I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state > certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not > change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you > have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly? > > > > On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:11 PM, wegandy1938@ On Oct 2, 200 > > > ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & amp; more. Try it out! (_http://local.http://lohttp://lochttp://local.<WBh_ (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 That is a NR thing -- should you choose to recertify your National Registry by examination, you get one chance. If you fail, you have to go through the refresher and all that jazz. Ben Dee Dee wrote: > > I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state > certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not > change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you > have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly? > > > > On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:11 PM, wegandy1938@... > <mailto:wegandy1938%40aol.com> wrote: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 That is a good question. I think the Texas recertification options are a bit outdated now, because you can now Re-Register by Examination for the National Registry, where you get only *1 attempt*, and if you fail, you have to do the refresher and CE. If you pass, then you just check Option #3 on your renewal application for DSHS and report your current National Registry number and expiration date. Option 1 was an option given by DSHS back before NR would let you re-register by examination -- because they just started doing that within the past year. So, NR gives you one shot at the exam, then requires refresher + CE, whereas DSHS says if you go that route, you can ONLY re-certify by exam, and you get multiple tries. -- given this conflict, I would suggest you contact DSHS directly for guidance...... -Ben STAREMS@... wrote: > > So, can I chose another recertification option and just try to take the > national registry test anyway, but not use it as my recertification > option? Would > I still have to pass it or have my paramedic status taken from me? > Sorry to be so confused, but I keep getting different answers from > everyone! > > > > > In a message dated 10/3/2008 11:45:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > wegandy1938@... <mailto:wegandy1938%40aol.com> writes: > > Yes. > > In a message dated 10/3/08 7:10:25 AM, _STAREMS@... > <mailto:_STAREMS%40AOL.STA>_ > (mailto:STAREMS@... <mailto:STAREMS%40AOL.COM>) writes: > > > > > I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state > > certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not > > change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you > > have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly? > > > > > > > > On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:11 PM, wegandy1938@ On Oct 2, 200 > > > > > > > > ************** > New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. > Dining, Movies, Events, News & amp; more. Try it out! > > (_http://local.http://lohttp://lochttp://local. > <http://local.http://lohttp://lochttp://local.><WBh_ > (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001 > <http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001>) ) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I used this method to recertify this time, and it was great actually. The application was MUCH shorter and easier to complete. The only ISSUE I had was trying to get into a local test on dates I had available because they were full. However, once I got in, the test went " short and sweet " and I was done. It was actually more painless to recertify through this method (since I am comfortable taking tests online) than any other method I have used so far. Jane Dinsmore To: texasems-l@...: ben6308@...: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:53:57 -0500Subject: Re: NR question That is a NR thing -- should you choose to recertify your National Registry by examination, you get one chance. If you fail, you have to go through the refresher and all that jazz.BenDee Dee wrote:>> I read on the TDSHS website that if you chose to renew you state> certification through national registry,and you fail, you can not> change the way you recertify. Meaning once you take the test, that you> have to pass the test to recerify. Am I understanding that correctly?>> >> On Oct 2, 2008, at 10:11 PM, wegandy1938@... > <mailto:wegandy1938%40aol.com> wrote:>> I _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from . http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F68\ 1DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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