At RAC-R, one of our goals is to provide unwavering support to licensed EMS providers in rural areas of Texas. In collaboration with DSHS, we proudly offer scholarships to deserving individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, and Orange Counties. These scholarships are awarded based on documented need, ensuring that those who are passionate about healthcare delivery can fulfill their dreams and make a difference in their communities.
For an update on the Incentive Program please read the attached memo from the State EMS Director.
Please fill out the Scholarship Inquiry Form or Application and submit via email to racrinfo@rac-r.com.
Scholarship Applicant
Contact racrinfo@bcesd3.com for a list of EMS Sponsoring Agencies in your area.
Acholarship funds can be used towards your education, education material and the ability to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination for the first time only.
Scholarship funds cannot be used towards your student uniform, lab coat, required equipment, mileage, etc. or towards your state certification.
Courses can be in-person, online, or hybrid.
Yes. Appliest to AEMT -> EMT-P or EMT -> AEMT
Contact racrinfo@bcesd3.com and you EMS Sponsoring AGency for assistance with completing the agreed commitment requirements.
Contact EMS Sponsoring Agency or racrinfo@bcesd3.com. Funding may need to be returned by the EMS Sponsoring Agency. In some cases, EMS Sponsoring Agency may allow for transfer of volunteer/employment commitment to another program in Texas.
Submit a letter for appeal to racrinfo@bcesd3.com.
Education Entity
There are no restrictions on how an EMS Education program uses the awarded incentives.
Yes, this includes one skills exam session.
EMS Providers
An urban county EMS provider may qualify if they have documented evidence of delay in response times reaulting from COVID related staffing or operational shortages.
All EMS providers currently licensed by DSHS.
You may only count time volunteering or employed on a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) licensed ambulance.
If an extenuating circumstance were to occur, contact racrinfo@bcesd3.com for assistance. RAC-R Chair will facilitate a decision by DSHS.
Contact EMS Sponsoring Agency or your RAC. Additional information pertaining to transferring the commitment obligation to another entity will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Notify racrinfor@bcesd3.com. Funding will need to be returned by the Scholarship Applicant ans subsequently EMS Sponsoring Agency will refund scholarship amount to RAC-R. RAC-R will resistribute the returned or collected funds to eligible applicants as lon as the program is still active.
RAC-R will resistribute the returned or collected funds to eligible applicants as long as the program is still active. Please contact racrinfo@bcesd3.com for questions.
National Registry Certification Process (www.nremt.org)
TX DSHS Certification Process ( Texas DSHS EMS Certification and Licensure)
Note that the processes for state application and National Registry (NR) application are separate and distinct. You must pass the NR exam to become eligible for state certification; therefore, you must meet all requirements (such as application, fee, etc.) set forth by NR. If you want to work in Texas, you must gain state certification by following the application instructions below. You are allowed to take the NR exam prior to submitting your state application
*Fee exemption is allowed ONLY if you volunteer exclusively for a licensed provider or registered first responder organization. This means that you do not receive pay from ANY service for providing EMS care. This does not include reimbursement for medical supplies, gasoline, clothing, meals, and insurance incurred while volunteering. If you submit an application fee, it will be considered a declaration of non-exempt fee status. Volunteers are not exempt from fees when applying for inactive status.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Mailing Address:
East Texas Trauma Council
P.O. Box 1662
Texas City, Texas 77592
Physical Address:
1415 33rd St. N.
Texas City, Texas 77590
Phone:
(409) 643-5726
email:
racrinfo@rac-r.com
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