Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.33

Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers 157.33 Certification may be verified by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Receipt of the department's official identification card. b. Verifying certification status on the department's website. c. Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. d. By contacting the department directly. Ans- c. Contacting National Registry to verify NR status. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the use of finger printing: a. Finger prints are required for applicants that have a criminal history. b. Finger prints are done to verify an applicant's Texas criminal history. c. Finger prints are done exclusively by local police departments. d. Finger prints are completed in order to undergo a FBI criminal history check. Ans- d. Finger prints are completed in order to undergo a FBI criminal history check. An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within ___ year(s) after the applicant's course completion date. 1 2 3 4 Ans- 2 In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam: a. National Registry exam b. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) exam c. Both the National Registry and DSHS exams d. None of the above. Ans- a. National Registry exam A candidate for emergency medical services (EMS) certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by: a. A letter from the Texas Education Agency b. The student's transcript evaluated by a High School Principal in their town. c. No other document is required. d. A letter from a state certified teacher. Ans- c. No other document is required. 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 Ans- a. 2 Years A person currently certified by another state may apply for equal or lower level Texas certification by submitting a reciprocity application and a nonrefundable fee of $120. Which of the following additional requirements is false? a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam b. All applicants shall submit fingerprints through the state approved fingerprinting service to undergo an FBI fingerprint criminal history check. c. The applicant has completed a state approved jurisprudence examination to determine the knowledge on state EMS laws, rules, and policies. d. The candidate must pass the National Registry Assessment Exam. Ans- a. The candidate must pass the Texas Assessment Exam During the certification license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall notify the department of a current and/or valid mailing address within ____ days of any changes. a. 7 Days b. 10 Days c. 30 Days d. 45 Days Ans- c. 30 Days Of the requirements listed below which one is not a requirement for certification: a. the candidate has completed the jurisprudence exam b. be at least 21 years of age c. have successfully completed a Department of State Health Services approved course d. have a High School Diploma or GED Ans- b. be at least 21 years of age When can a certified EMT, AEMT, Paramedic apply for inactive certification? a. within 2 years after the certificate expiration date b. only after they have recertified once c. only with permission from the Medical Director d. anytime during the certification period or 1 (one) year after the certificate expiration date Ans- d. anytime during the certification period or 1 (one) year after the certificate expiration date For EMT and above certificants, requirements for reciprocity include all of the following except: a. Current NR Certification and/or state EMS certification b. Completion of a state approved jurisprudence exam c. Submission of a nonrefundable fee with the application. d. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree Ans- d. Possessing an Associate or Bachelor's degree Certification requirements for a candidate for EMS certification includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. b) Be at least 18 years of age. c) Have a high school diploma or GED d) Successfully complete a Department of State Health Services approved course. Ans- a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is: a. 2 Years b. 4 Years c. 3 Years d. 6 Years Ans- b. 4 Years EMS personnel must notify the department within ____ days of a