Who is primarily responsible for tracking EMS CE hours required for renewal?

The primary responsibility for tracking Continuing Education (CE) hours for EMS personnel lies with certified or licensed EMS individuals themselves. This is crucial because it ensures that each EMS provider maintains accountability for their own professional development and compliance with state requirements. By keeping accurate records of their continuing education, EMS personnel can ensure they meet the necessary criteria for license renewal, which helps to uphold standards of care and professionalism within the EMS community.

Other entities, like the EMS provider organization or the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), may offer support or maintain relevant regulations, but they do not take on the personal responsibility for ensuring that individual practitioners have completed the required CE hours. The medical director has a role in overseeing the quality of care and training within their organization but is not tasked with tracking individual CE hours for EMS personnel.