Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.34

EMS certificants must renew their EMS certification every _____ year(s): 1 2 3 4 Ans- 4 The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification used to be referred to as: a. Emergency Medical Technician Basic ...

EMS certificants must renew their EMS certification every _____ year(s): 1 2 3 4 Ans- 4 The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification used to be referred to as: a. Emergency Medical Technician Basic b. Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate c. Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic d. Licensed Paramedic Ans- b. Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Of the following statements, which statement is NOT required in order to renew your EMS certification/license: a. All EMS personnel that wish to recertify must pass a jurisprudence exam. b. All EMS personnel that submit their applications in a timely manner must test their skills again prior to renewal of their EMS certification expiration. c. EMS personnel that are currently receiving pay for working on an ambulance must pay a recertification fee. d. EMS personnel that submit their application after expiration are considered expired until such time as they renew their certification status. Ans- b. All EMS personnel that submit their applications in a timely manner must test their skills again prior to renewal of their EMS certification expiration. Which of the statements below is untrue: a. EMS certificants that are expired more than one year must follow the late recertification requirements in order to recertify. b. EMS certificants that expire within 90- days or less must pay a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required application renewal fee for that level. c. EMS certificants that expire between 91- days and one year must pay a nonrefundable renewal fee that is equal to 2 times the normally required application renewal fee for that level. d. Late renewal certificants will be renewed from the date of issuance. Ans- a. EMS certificants that are expired more than one year must follow the late recertification requirements in order to recertify. A candidate whose certificate has been expired for ______ or more may not renew the certificate. The candidate may become certified by complying with the requirements of 157.33(a) or (j) of this title. a. 6 Month b. 9 Month c. 1 Year d. 18 Months Ans- c. 1 Year Late recertification. (Fee) A candidate whose certificate has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate by submitting an application accompanied by a non-refundable renewal fee that is equal to _________ the normal required application renewal fee for that level as listed in subsection (a)(4) of this section. a. 1-½ times b. 2 times c. 2-½ times d. 3 times Ans- a. 1-½ times A candidate who was certified in this state, moved to another state, and is currently certified or licensed and has been in practice in the other state for __________ preceding the date of application may become certified without examination. a. 1 year b. 1 & ½ years c. 2 years d. 3 years Ans- c. 2 years An applicant who does not pass the third attempt at the National Registry assessment examination shall not qualify for more than a total of ___ attempts at the exam, in any combination of levels attempted. a. Five b. Six c. Seven d. Eight Ans- b. Six Which of the following is required for recertification; a. Completion of a department approved initial course b. Submitting the medical director evaluation sheet c. The appropriate level recertification fee paid d. Submission of a formal recertification/refresher course completion certificate Ans- c. The appropriate level recertification fee paid Which one is not a way to verify certification? a. applicants receipt of his/her identification card b. department certification on website c. permission of the Medical Director d. contacting the department directly Ans- c. permission of the Medical Director Who should contact the department to request an application for recertification or download an application from the Website at least 30 days prior to expiration? a. Medical Director b. Certificant c. EMS Administrator d. EMS Specialist Ans- b. Certificant All newly certified applicants and re-certification applicants are required to take a state approved jurisprudence exam each time a certification is up for renewal. TRUE FALSE Ans- True If a certificant allows their license to expire, and attempts to renew the license 1 year after the expiration, the candidate must: a) Submit a renewal application, pay a fee that is two times the normal fee, and submit verification of skills proficiency to the department for renewal. b) Can never have an EMS certificate again c) Submit a renewal application, and verification of CE hours to the department for renewal. d) The certificate cannot be renewed, and the applicant must follow all the requirements of a new application found in TAC 157.33, which includes retaking a course and passing the National Registry Exam. Ans- d) The certificate cannot be renewed, and the applicant must follow all the requirements of a new application found in TAC 157.33, which includes retaking a course and passing the National Registry Exam. Which of the following is NOT an option to renew an EMS certification of personnel: a) Written exam through National Registry b) Attesting to accrual of Continuing Education credits c) Submit application and fee only d) Formal Course Recertification Ans- c) Submit application and fee only If applicant selects option 1: recertifying by examination, and fails the examination, which option will be available: a. Applicant still has the option to select another renewal option provided the current license has not expired b. Retest, with retest application submission c. May then submit the appropriate amount of CE hours provided the current license has not expired d. Must then take a recertification course regardless of current license status Ans- b. Retest, with retest application submission All certification holders are required to maintain their CE records for: a. 4 years, following the same certification/renewal cycle b. 5 years, 1 year beyond the certification/renewal cycle c. 8 years, the state may audit the previous renewal period documentation d. 6 years, two years beyond the certification/renewal cycle Ans- b. 5 years, 1 year beyond the certification/renewal cycle If the applicant selects National Registry option 3, which of the following is true: a. You do not need to submit an application to the State of Texas, we will receive notification from NR b. You are exempt from taking the Jurisprudence exam and from any renewal audit by the State of Texas c. You must hold current NR certification, verified by NR number and expiration date on State of Texas application d. You must then submit a State of Texas renewal application every 2 years following the renewal cycle of NR, not every 4 years as defined by the state Ans- c. You must hold current NR certification, verified by NR number and expiration date on State of Texas application A candidate whose certification has expired is able to function in the capacity of an EMS certificant or representative until recertification is issued.