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“... courses shall be made available to the Board upon request but should not be submitted with the registration. Random audits will be made to assure compliance.
If you have any questions regarding continuing education requirements, please email us at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us .
The ... ”
“... prescribing requirement by:
submitting a waiver request to the TMB and providing required information, and
demonstrating circumstances necessitating a waiver from the requirement, including
economic hardship, including:
any special situational factors affecting either the cost of compliance or a ... ”
“Exemptions:
A licensee may request in writing an exemption* for the following reasons:
the licensee's catastrophic illness;
the licensee's military service of longer than one year's duration;
*Exemptions are reviewed on a ca ... ”
“... tions@tmb.state.tx.us.
Upon receipt of the request with the required documentation, TMB staff will evaluate the documentation and contact the clinic about the initial audit.
Pain Management Gold Designated Application Form
Gold Designated Practice - Approved Clinics ... ”
Description: Acupuncture 2002 January, Full Board Min
Document: ... , and directed the Executive Director to deny the request for an exemption for continuing acupuncture education
due to the abundance of courses available. Mr. Garcia moved, Ms. Smith seconded, and the motion passed to approve the report and action items. Agenda item #16, regarding the report from ...
Description: Acupuncture 2002 November, Lic Min
Document: ... n acupuncture license.
Agenda item #4, regarding request by Applicant #AC-6 for special consideration concerning the limit on the number of exam attempts allowed by rule 183.4(a)(5), was considered. Mr. Speer summarized the request by Applicant #AC-6 asking for the committee to consider extending t ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 April, Full Board Min
Document: ... tingent upon signing agreed orders and denied the request to review one applicants file who had requested exception to board rule 183.4(a)(5). The board considered the action items of the committees. Dr. Voris moved, Ms. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to approve the report of the Education ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 April, Lic Min
Document: ... ncluding screening for alcohol or drugs, at
the request of a representative of the Board; (3) be solely responsible for the payment of all costs and charges by any facility which conducts screens; (4) if an alcohol or drug screen turns up positive his Acupuncture license will automatically be susp ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 February, Education Min
Document: ... ved, Ms. Smith seconded, and the motion passed to request the full Acupuncture Board to recommend that the Education Committee, along with staff, prepare a response for the Standing Orders Committee of the TMB regarding these proposed rules changes. The committee directed staff to place on the agend ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 February, Full Board Min
Document: ... hat at the December 2002 Medical Board meeting, a request was made that the Acupuncture Board discuss whether it is appropriate to keep medical records in a language other than English. Following discussion, the consensus of the board was that medical records should be maintained in English, with th ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 February, Licensure
Document: ... considered. Mr. Walker reviewed the Legislature's request that the agency cut costs. Staff recommended that in order to reduce copying and mailing costs, applications that have no issues be placed on a list with a summary for the committee members to review. Committee members would continue to recei ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 July, Educ Min
Document: ... ssociation - United States Branch regarding their request for CAE course approval for the Toyohari Acupuncture Training Program (119 general credits and 7 herbal credits). Following discussion, Dr. Voris moved, Dr. Rascoe seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that the course ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 July, Exec Min
Document: ... Counsel; and various other staff. Agenda item #2, request to speak to board, was next. Dr. Voris moved, Ms. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to go into executive session at 8:39 a.m. for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation under the authori ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 July, Full Board Min
Document: ... and discussed the boards response to the pending request for an Attorney General Opinion made by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a doctor of acupuncture degree. Dr. Voris moved, Dr. Rascoe seconded, and the motion passed to approve the action items. The board directed staff ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 October, Education
Document: ... o recommend to the full Board the approval of the request from the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to amend the amount of CAE credits approved for the following courses: Acupuncture & Herbal Treatment Strategies for Pain Management (4.2 general credits, 4.2 herbal credits) and ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 October, Full Board
Document: ... ree boards. Agenda item #5, report on response to request for Attorney General opinion, was next. Ms. Soffer gave the report on the boards response with regard to whether schools of acupuncture are subject to regulation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Agenda item #6, discussion reg ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 January, Executive Committee Minutes
Document: ... rector; and various other staff.
Agenda item #2, request to speak to board, was next. Mr. Greg D. DiPomazio made comments regarding the circumstances surrounding his multiple exam failures and the impact of board rule 183.4(a)(5). Dr. Heinze thanked him for his comments regarding examination requir ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 July, Education Minutes
Document: ... weaknesses included are the application does not request detailed course information therefore many applications submitted have too many course hours explained in a short abstract. This makes the task of approving the number of hours awarded each course very difficult and can lead to lengthy Commit ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 July, Full Board
Document: ... upuncture curriculum. The Board directed staff to request representatives from three or four acupuncture organizations for Mr. Linkletters consideration to be part of the team reviewing the applications of acupuncture schools for certificates of authority to issue masters degrees.
There were no ite ...
“... ian who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations. ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“Applicants are informed of their fingerprints being rejected by IdentoGo prior to that information being sent to the TMB. Fingerprints can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then us ... ”
I just found out that my fingerprints were rejected. May I immediately request new fingerprint cards?
Applicants are informed of their fingerprints being rejected by IdentoGo prior to that information being sent to the TMB. Fingerprints can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then use on the IdentoGo site to waive the fee for a required reprint.
“... live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address. ... ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“... e contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6-digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission. ”
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This 6-digit ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. This 6-digit ID number will be included in your post card and email renewal reminders. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6-digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
“... endent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedur ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“... m. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“... approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately p ... ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately protect the public. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Below are some examples of conditions that may be required (alone or in combination) to return a retired license to an active status:
“... at record.For more information on how to submit a request, please review the Pharmacy Board’s Patient Access Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/ ”
May patients or patient guardians request a copy of their PMP history, including who has accessed that history?
Yes. A patient, the patient’s parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor, or the patient’s legal guardian if the patient is an incapacitated person, may receive a copy of the patient’s PMP record, including a list of who has accessed that record.
For more information on how to submit a request, please review the Pharmacy Board’s Patient Access Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/
“... ck your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile. ... ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“... rrently no limit to the number of waivers you may request. ”
How many times can I reapply for a waiver?
There is currently no limit to the number of waivers you may request.
“... us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open withi ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.