This CE exception period is effective from March 13, 2020, until the training waiver is terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the March 13, 2020, disaster declaration is lifted or expires. With the continuance of this disaster, DSHS extended the CE exception period to coincide with the dates of the ACO training waiver issued by the Office of the Governor, as mentioned above. However, due to the number of course cancellations and the limitations on travel created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the following temporary exception to this limit was implemented: for ACOs whose 3-year period ends between March 15, 2020, and Ma(inclusive), up to 30 of the required CE hours can be earned via satisfactory completion of DSHS-approved online/virtual training. Of these, DSHS policy has been that a maximum of 10 hours per 3-year period can be obtained via satisfactory completion of DSHS-approved online/virtual training. Update on Online Continuing Education (CE) Policyīackground: Chapter 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code mandates that 30 hours of required CE training for ACOs approved by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) be completed every 3 years. Texas Health and Safety Code § 829.004(a) and (b), extension approved on August 10, 2020.Texas Health and Safety Code § 829.002(1)(A) and (2)(A), extension approved on August 10, 2020.Texas Health and Safety Code § 821.055(a) and (d), extension approved on August 10, 2020.Effective 12:01 AM on September 1, 2021 withdrawal of waivers (These are the animal control officer and euthanasia technician trainings).Update – below is the notice issued on July 19, 2021, pertaining to the withdrawal/termination of training waivers from the Office of the Governor: ![]() Extensions to these waivers were granted on August 10, 2020, and would be in effect until terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the March 13, 2020, disaster declaration was lifted or expired. SPECIAL NOTICE: Withdrawal/Termination of Training Waivers Issued by the Office of the Governorīackground: On May 14, 2020, the Office of the Governor issued a waiver pertaining to the temporary suspension of Chapter 829 training requirements for animal control officers (ACOs) and a waiver pertaining to the temporary suspension of Chapter 821 (and associated Texas Administrative Code) training requirements for euthanasia technicians as a result of the March 13, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disaster declaration. ![]() Health Care Information Collection (THCIC).National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS).Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure.Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).Food Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Warehouses.Resources for Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Families.Cancer Resources for Health Professionals.Texas Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.Library and Information Science Program.Research, Funding, & Educational Resources.Center for Health Emergency Preparedness & Response.
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