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TDH DOCUMENTS

Texas Department of Health Regulatory Philosophy.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
The purpose of this philosophical statement of the Texas Department of Health is to give guidance to the regulatory programs within the department on the ideal manner of conducting state business.

EMS CERTIFICATION FORMS  (not for Paramedic Licensure)

Fee increases, which affect initial applications, begin November 1, 2004.   Applications received with incorrect fees will be considered deficient.

EMS PARAMEDIC LICENSURE FORMS

Fee increases, which affect initial applications, begin November 1, 2004.   Applications received with incorrect fees will be considered deficient.

COORDINATOR,  EMS INSTRUCTOR  & EMD INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Fee increases, which affect initial applications, begin November 1, 2004.   Applications received with incorrect fees will be considered deficient.

EMS PROVIDER COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES
You must contact your TDH regional office before applying for a provider license.
To find the nearest regional office, click here.

EMS EDUCATION MATERIALS

HELPFUL EMS MATERIALS

LOCAL PROJECTS GRANTS

EMS PATCH  INFORMATION

Patches with the Texas Department of Health name may still be worn.  
Patches may be reproduced but may not be altered in any way.

  • Patch Vendors
  • DSHS Patch Specifications for ECA, EMT, EMT-I, EMT-P pdf.jpg (845 bytes) 
    For larger image of each patch, click below.
  • Licensed Paramedic Patch Specifications
  • Letter to Patch Vendors (06/29/2004)
  • Licensed Paramedic Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Patch
  • Emergency Care Attendant Patch


    DSHS non-sponsored patches
  • EMS Medical Director's Patch
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    REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT

     

    EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM ACCOUNT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, TRAUMA FACILITIES, AND TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM FUND & DESIGNATED TRAUMA FACILITY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACCOUNT DOCUMENTS.

     

    BASIC (LEVEL IV) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION
    (all effective 9/1/00)
    FORMS

    Complete Application for Level IV Designation .pdf file -- need acrobat reader (Word97/2000)
    Process for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation Application.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Essential Criteria Defined for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Criteria Checklist for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Audit Filters for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Standards of Care for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader


    RESOURCES
    All Level IV Surveyors
    Requirements for Trauma Facility Designation Surveyors
    Procedure for Utilizing Non-Department Site Surveyors & Process Following Survey.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Initial/Re-designation Level IV Agenda Format.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Trauma Designation Upgrade.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Proposed Level IV audit filters (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)
    Proposed Level IV standards (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)
    Proposed Level IV criteria (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)


    GENERAL (LEVEL III) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION
    (all effective 9/1/00)

    FORMS
    Complete Application for Level III Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader (Word 97/2000)
    Process for Level III Trauma Facility Designation Application.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Essential Criteria Defined for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Criteria Checklist for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Audit Filters for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Standards of Care for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader


    RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
    All Level III Surveyors
    Requirements for Trauma Facility Designation Surveyors
    Procedure for Utilizing Non-Department Site Surveyors & Process Following Survey.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Initial/Re-designation Level III Agenda Format.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Trauma Designation Upgrade.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Proposed Level III audit filters (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)
    Proposed Level III standards (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)
    Proposed Level III criteria (Word document) (PDF documentneed acrobat reader)


    COMPREHENSIVE (LEVEL I) & MAJOR (LEVEL II) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION


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    EMS OPEN RECORDS
    These are self-extracting zip files.  Select either the database version or the delimited text version (spreadsheet).

    TRAUMA CENTER DESIGNATIONS

    EMS FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATIONS
    Updated December 30, 2005

    EMS PROVIDERS AGENCIES
    Updated August 16, 2006

    EMS AIR VEHICLES
    Updated December 30, 2005

    EMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
    Updated December 30, 2005 

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    Triage PowerPoint Presentation
    Please be aware that this file is a large Powepoint Presentation file and might take several minutes to download. 

    Miscellaneous

    For more information contact your regional office.
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