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Acupuncture License Issuance Dates

“* IMPORTANT -  In order for an applicant to eligible for issuance of a permanent license your application must have been determined complete in every detail by your assigned licensing analyst prior to the deadlines noted below.  Completion of the screening stage of the applicatio ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Licensing - AC License Issue Dates

Tab - Continuing Education for PA - 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 outside the United States; the licensee's residence of longer than one year's duration outside the United States; or g ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Resources - CME for PA

Military - Application Fee Exemption

“Senate Bill 807 (2015) allows for the waiver of application fees for any military service member, military spouse or military veteran. Please note that Texas Occupations Code Sec. 55.009 is subject only to the application fee. Waivers or refunds cannot be granted outside of the application fee, ... ”

Social Media Policy

“The Texas Medical Board (TMB) Social Media Policy is based on the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Social Medial Guidelines and may be subject to revision at any time. TMB’s social media sites are created for the limited purpose of disseminating information to Board licensees, ... ”

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Transfer of Occupational Programs from DSHS (S.B. 202)

“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee. Please click on the links in th ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Agency - SB 202 License Transfer | Medical Radiologic Technologist

Useful Information

“Choose one of the links for useful information on other topics related to licensure.   Criminal History Evaluation Military Fee Exemption Servicemember and Spouse Professional License Recognition Electronic Licenses  Fingerprinting Process Fingerprinting FAQs ... ”

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MRT Quick Links

“... us (LAMAS)   FAQs - Coming Soon   After License is issued NEW - Electronic Licenses ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Full Medical Radiologic Technologist | Licensing - MRT Fingerprints

Application Process Overview

“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.   Online JP Exam & Stu ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Full Medical Radiologic Technologist

Application Process Overview

“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.   JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Medical Physicist

Application Process Overview

“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.   JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee. Online JP Exam & Study Guid ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Respiratory Care Practitioner

Application related fees - Physicist

“... elated Fees Application Fee: The current base fee for a medical physicist application in Texas is $130.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee.  An additional non-refundab ... ”

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Application related fees - MRT/LMRT

“... ion-Related Fees Application Fee: The current fee for a Medical Radiologic Technologist application in Texas is $80.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee. An additional non-refund ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Full Medical Radiologic Technologist | Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist

Application related fees - Perfusionist

“... ion-Related Fees Application Fee: The current fee for perfusionist application in Texas is $180.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee.  An additional non-refundable surc ... ”

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Application related fees - RCP

“... elated Fees Application Fee: The current base fee for a Respiratory Care Practitioner application in Texas is $125.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee.  An additional ... ”

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When will I be issued my permanent license?

“... re issued once a month.  Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”

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 del ... ”

How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?

“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I.  That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”

My physician license is currently in a retired status.  How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?

“... f 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. ”

Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?

“... upervise 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 ... ”

Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?

“... us, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.  ”

What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?

“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information.  In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”

Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?

“... l physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.       ”

How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?

“... Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.” ”

I submitted my fingerprints.  Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?

“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system.  While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions.  If you believe that you should ... ”

I was previously printed by another entity or state.  Can you use those results?

“... ingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenien ... ”

Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?

“... ingerprint 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 finger ... ”

Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?

“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee.  However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”

Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?

“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee.  However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”