“As of January 2024 Acudetox Registration/Renewal will begin the process of renewing every 3 years.
To maintain an active acudetox license you will need to renew your license.
In order to stagger the roll out of the new renewal dates, all licensed Acudetox are being separated out into 3 groups. ... ”
“... 512) 305-7030 to reach a member of Pre-Licensure, Registration and Consumer Services between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.
What are the BASIC requirements to be certified as an acudetox specialist in Texas?
Submit application online, and pay the $52 application fee
Complete a trainin ... ”
“... next Acupuncture Board meeting. The fee is $107.
Registration Fees ”
“... (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
Physician Assistant CME Requirements (biennial)
Of the 40 credit hours required:
At least 20 credit hours must be formal Category I credit provided by a CME sponsor that has been approved by ... ”
“... ian Assistant Supervision
Advanced Practice Nurse Delegation
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“... and after one year, license cancellation.
Initial registration is completed via hardcopy forms sent to the licensee shortly after issuance and subsequent renewals can be completed online.
Please note: You must complete registration and pay the fee within 90 days of the date your license was i ... ”
“Online registration:
At this time, initial Acupuncture registration may not be completed online.
No financial information is seen, processed, or stored by the Texas Medical Board.
The payment portion of the online registration system is handled by Texas.gov, the official website of Texas. ... ”
“Delinquency fees
Initial Registration – If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a penalty fee equal to half of the registration fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the ... ”
“... g. primary practice address, hospital privileges, delegation information, etc.) All verifications also include a description of any action taken by the Board against a licensee.
Data is updated daily and may be considered the most current information available. Access to this computer system is auth ... ”
“... additional updates please contact Pre-Licensure, Registration and Consumer Services (PRC) by phone at (512) 305-7030 or by fax at (512) 463-9416.
Surgical Assistants with Disciplinary Action
The link below will allow a search of any Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and ... ”
“... rd upon request but should not be mailed with the registration. CME audits will be conducted to assure compliance.
Please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if you have any additional questions. ”
“... pproval before the expiration date of the current registration permit. Refunds of registration fees already paid cannot be made.
Acupuncture Cancellation by Request
If you have any questions, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ... ”
“... delegate medical acts or prescriptive authority.
The holder of an Administrative Medicine License is subject to the Medical Practice Act and the same Rules of the board as a person holding a full Texas medical license, which includes paying the same fees and meeting all oth ... ”
“... s Department at (512) 305-7146.
Selective Service Registration
Federal Law requires all male US citizens and male immigrants, between the ages of 18 through 25, to register with Selective Service.
Military-Selective-Service-Act.pdf
Who-needs-to-register
WhoMustRegisterChart.pdf
Reasonab ... ”
“As a prerequisite for acupuncturist registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing acupuncture education.
As of September 2018 Acupuncturist Registration/Renewal began the process of renewing biennially (every 2 years).
In order to stagger the roll out of the biennial renewa ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2012
Document: ... ure continuing ed
As a prerequisite to the annual registration of an acupuncturist license, acupuncturists must complete 17 hours of Continuing Acupuncture Education each year. Recent amendments to Board Rules regarding CAE expand the range of courses available to licensees to fulfill licensure requ ...
Description: TMB Bulletin December 2012
Document: ... te Board of Acupuncture Examiners
December 2012
Prescriptive Delegation Waiver Requests
The board has authority to waive or modify any of the site or supervision requirements for a physician delegating prescriptive authority to advanced practice nurses or physician assistants. But the board's rule ...
Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: ... ensure by fifth pathway. Chapter 166.2, Physician Registration amendment to clarify which CME courses involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility are recognized by the board to be in compliance with CME requirements. Chapter 174.16, Telemedicine new section outlining req ...
Description: Rule Changes December 4, 2011
Document: ... ation and Administrative Fees; §175.2, concerning Registration and Renewal Fees; and §175.5, concerning Payment of Fees or Penalties, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 7, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 6615) and will not be republished. The amendment to § ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... e requirement of presentation of a certificate of registration in relation to foreign medical school graduates since the Board obtains other documentation from applicants to demonstrate graduation from medical school; §163.6, relating to Examinations Accepted for Licensure, allows for more than thre ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: ... 8 of the 78th Legislature. Chapter 166, Physician Registration. Amendments to §§166.1-166.6 regarding biennial registration as mandated by Senate Bill 104. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits. Amendments to §171.2 regarding qualifications for postgraduate permit holders and temporary permits. ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: ... fication applications and office-based anesthesia registration. Chapter 186, Supervision of Physician Assistant Students - rule review and extensive rewrite of the chapter. Chapter 192, Office-Based Anesthesia - proposed amendments to §192.4 regarding site-based registration. Chapter 193, Standing D ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: ... The repeal and replacement of §174.6, concerning Delegation to and Supervision of Telepresenters, repeals §174.6 and adds new language for new §174.6, concerning Telemedicine Medical Services Provided at an Established Medical Site. The Board has determined that the new language is necessary to est ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: ... XAMINING%20BOA RDS.html#306 Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders: Amendments to §193.6 clarify that physicians who delegate to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who only sign or carry out prescription drug orders are not required to register with the Board. The Board has determined ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... lties, and Forms, to include amendments to 175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, regarding Texas Online fees for office-based anesthesia, and new 175.5, Payment of Fees or Penalties regarding the form of payment accepted for fees and penalties. Chapter 179, Investigations, new 179.8, providing for a ...
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... rescription; and 181.6 Physician s Prescriptions: Delegation, relating to establishing that the verification of a contact lens prescription may substitute for an original signature to create a valid contact lens prescription. Chapter 191, District Review Committees, amending 191.4 Activities and Sco ...
Description: Rule Changes September 24, 1998
Document: ... her to follow this advice." Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, new section 193.8, regarding pharmacist immunizations under protocol.
Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2000
Document: ... the complete board rules. Chapter 166, Physician Registration -- amendment to §166.2, regarding penalty fee for action taken relating to failure to obtain CME. Chapter 183, Acupuncture - re-write of chapter. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants - re-write of chapter, including substantial changes rega ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2002
Document: ... ral clean-up of the rules. Chapter 166, Physician Registration. Amendment to '166.2 relating to CME hours obtained during the 30-day grace period, audit of CME and CME temporary permit. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits. Rule review of the chapter no changes. Chapter 173, Physician Profile ...
Description: Rule Changes September 18, 2011
Document: ... : Amendment to §175.1 raises the fees for initial registration to be a non-certified radiologic technician (NCT) to $115.50 to be consistent for the fees for renewals of NCT certificates and increases the application fees $10 each for initial physician in training permits, physician in training perm ...
“... ted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“At this time there is no charge to register a pain management clinic. ”
How much does a pain management clinic registration cost?
At this time there is no charge to register a pain management clinic.
“Certificates will be valid for two years. Registration forms will be mailed 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a certificate. Certificate holders shall have a 180-day grace period from the expiration date to renew the certificate, however, the owner or operator of the clinic may not continue ... ”
How often is registration required for pain management clinics?
Certificates will be valid for two years. Registration forms will be mailed 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a certificate. Certificate holders shall have a 180-day grace period from the expiration date to renew the certificate, however, the owner or operator of the clinic may not continue to operate the clinic while the permit is expired. Certificates must be timely renewed. If a certificate is not renewed before the expiration of the grace period, the certificate will be automatically cancelled and the owner or operator of the clinic must reapply for original certification.
“... as occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
What are the penalties for registering late?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... rd upon request but should not be mailed with the registration. CME audits will be conducted to assure compliance. ”
Does my continuing education documentation need to be sent in with my pain management registration forms?
Documentation of CME courses shall be made available to the Board upon request but should not be mailed with the registration. CME audits will be conducted to assure compliance.
“... 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us. ”
Call (512) 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us. ”
Call (512) 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us. ”
Call (512) 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us. ”
Call (512) 305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, or send an email to verificic@tmb.state.tx.us.
“The answer to the question depends on the practice setting. In facility-based hospital practices and in practices that serve medically underserved populations, there are no limitations. In all other practice settings, one physician may delegate to no more than seven full time equivalent ... ”
Is there still a ratio for the number of APRNs or PAs to whom a physician may delegate prescriptive authority?
The answer to the question depends on the practice setting. In facility-based hospital practices and in practices that serve medically underserved populations, there are no limitations. In all other practice settings, one physician may delegate to no more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs (1:7 FTEs).
“... onger exists. A physician may only delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs in facility based hospital practices and in practices that serve medically underserved populations. In all other settings and practice scenarios, the 1:7 FTE ratios ap ... ”
Is there a waiver if a physician wants to delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs?
No, the waiver process no longer exists. A physician may only delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs in facility based hospital practices and in practices that serve medically underserved populations. In all other settings and practice scenarios, the 1:7 FTE ratios applies.
“... imit to the number of physicians who may delegate prescriptive authority to an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met. ”
How many delegating physicians may one APRN or PA have?
There is no limit to the number of physicians who may delegate prescriptive authority to an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met.
“No. The old site-based prescriptive authority system is no longer in effect. ”
Do the requirements for types of practice sites still apply?
No. The old site-based prescriptive authority system is no longer in effect.
“... sp; SB 406 clarified that it is necessary to have prescriptive authority to order these devices. In the past, it was not clear to DME suppliers that APRNs and PAs had this authority. The changes to the law as a result of the passage of SB 406 clearly indicate that APRNs and PAs may order ... ”
Is prescriptive authority required to order durable medical equipment (DME)?
Yes. SB 406 clarified that it is necessary to have prescriptive authority to order these devices. In the past, it was not clear to DME suppliers that APRNs and PAs had this authority. The changes to the law as a result of the passage of SB 406 clearly indicate that APRNs and PAs may order or prescribe this equipment provided all requirements for delegation of prescriptive authority are met.
“... . You are required to provide a copy of the prescriptive authority agreement to the board that requested it within three business days. Although SB 406 did not specifically note that facility-based protocols must also be submitted within this time frame, each licensing board has the auth ... ”
Do I have to produce my prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocol if a licensing board asks to see it?
Yes. You are required to provide a copy of the prescriptive authority agreement to the board that requested it within three business days. Although SB 406 did not specifically note that facility-based protocols must also be submitted within this time frame, each licensing board has the authority to request this information. Failure to provide the requested information could result in disciplinary action against the professional license.