TEXAS DSHS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS A+ GRADE
1 Year - ANS-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
1-1/2 times - ANS-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 renewalfee for that
level as listed in subsection (a)(4) of this section.
a. 1-1⁄2 times
b. 2 times
c. 2-1⁄2 times
d. 3 times
2 - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification
within year(s) after the applicant's course completion date.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
2 years - ANS-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 & 1⁄2 years
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
2 Years - ANS-An individual that voluntarily surrenders his license while a disciplinary action is
pending may petition the department for reapplication of certification after months or years:
,a. 6 Month
b.1 Year
c. 2 Years
d. 4 Years
2 Years - ANS-An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for
certification no later than years after the candidate's course completion date.
a. 2 Years
b.1 Year
c. 6 Months
d. 90 Days
2 years - ANS-How long must a provider whose license was denied, license was revoked or
voluntarily surrendered a license while disciplinary action is pending wait before re-applying for
a new license?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. None of the above.
2 years - ANS-If a EMS Provider's License is denied or suspended, or the service voluntarily
surrender's their license, how long must they wait to re-apply for a license?
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 5 years
d. 2 years
30 Days - ANS-If selected for a Continuing Education audit, you must provide the department all
necessary documentation to verify compliance within:
a. 30 Days
b. 45 Days
c. 120 Days
d. 15 Days
4 - ANS-EMS certificants must renew their EMS certification every year(s):
a.1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
5 - ANS-A medic that has been arrested for a serious charge such as aggravated kidnapping or
murder has days to notify the department of his arrest:
,a. 1
b. 2
c. 5
d. 10
5 - ANS-Certified and Licensed EMS personnel are required to notify the department within
business days of being arrested, charged, or indicted for a criminal offense.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 7
d. 5
5 - ANS-The certified or licensed EMS personnel shall be responsible for maintaining written
certifications of successful completions of EMS continuing education courses or educational
activities for years after completion.
a. 7
b. 4
c. 10
d. 5
5 Days - ANS-How many business days does a certified or licensed EMS person have to notify
the department of his or her being arrested, charged or indicted for a criminal offense?
a.2 Days
b. 5 Days
c. 7 Days
d. 10 Days
5 days - ANS-The Department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or
paramedic license, or may reprimand an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic for failing
to notify the Department of an arrest, charge or indictment of a criminal offense. How long does
an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic have to report that they were arrested for
Driving While Intoxicated to the Department?
a. 15 Days
b. 10 Days
c. 5 Days
d. 20 Days
5 Years - ANS-How long must a continuing education program keep CE records?
a.6 Months
b. 1 Year
c. 2 Years
, d.5 Years
5 Years - ANS-Records of continuing education courses shall be maintained by the provider for:
a. 1 Year
b. 5 Years
c. 10 Years
d.20 Years
5 Years - ANS-The certified or licensed EMS personnel shall be responsible for maintaining
written certifications of successful completions of EMS continuing education courses or
educational activities for years after the dates of completion.
a. 2 Years
b.4 Years
c.5 Years
d.7 Years
50 - ANS-In order for a person to receive one hour of continuing education, that person must
complete consecutive minutes of participation in that learning activity:
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60
72 - ANS-What are the required hours of Continuing Education for an EMT?
a.45
b. 72
c. 108
d. 36
a. 5 - ANS-Program records of continuing education provider shall be maintained by the provider
for a minimum period of years.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 25
a. A hospital or other health-care facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Health Care Organizations - ANS-Continuing education contact hours applied toward EMS
recertification or relicensure may be earned by participating in approved educational activities
that are offered or sponsored by
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