Course Code: REL-ACU-0-JEMSPTX
Hours: 3
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall Health and Safety Code Chapter 773.
Define terms as used in Texas Administrative Code under Section 157.02.
Name the requirements and responsibilities of EMS providers and personnel under Sections 157.11.
Recall EMS provider and personnel disciplinary actions under Sections 157.16 and 157.36.
Classify certification and recertification under Sections 157.33 and 157.34.
Identify continuing education types and criteria under Section 157.38.
Recognize the requirements and duties of the off-line medical director under Section 197.3.
Prioritize injury prevention and control requirements under Section 103.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Jurisprudence for EMS Providers in Texas
Jurisprudence for EMS Providers in Texas
Health and Safety Code Chapter 773
Texas Administrative Code Terms and Definitions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Requirements and Responsibilities of EMS Providers and Personnel
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: EMS Provider Disciplinary Actions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: EMS Personnel Disciplinary Actions
EMS Personnel Disciplinary Actions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Certification
Certification
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Recertification
Recertification
Inactive Certification
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 8: Off-Line Medical Director
Off-Line Medical Director
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 9: Injury Prevention and Control
Injury Prevention and Control
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Subject Matter Expert: Jonathan D. Adams, L. P.
Jonathan Adams has been a Licensed Paramedic in Houston, Texas for 10 years with experience in out-of-hospital and in-hospital emergency medicine. Adams is a graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences and an EMT-Paramedic certification through Wharton County Junior College. Additionally, Adams also volunteers his time through international medical service teams and clinics to assist underserved communities and populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.