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ABOUT PANHANDLE RAC
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FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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OTHERS
In 1992, the State of Texas adopted formal rules and regulations governing the development of a statewide trauma system. There are a total of 22 Regional Advisory Councils (RAC) in Texas. The Panhandle RAC, Trauma Service Area A, was recognized in 1993 and covers twenty-five counties of the Texas Panhandle, an area of 24,998 square miles with a population of approximately 419,897. The counties in the RAC are Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher and Wheeler.
Mission
The Panhandle Regional Advisory Council's mission is to provide the infrastruture and leadership necessary to develop an inclusive emergency healthcare system within TSA-A. The RAC seeks to achieve our mission through the following activities:
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Assist our member organizations in providing the highest level of trauma care possible, resulting in a decrease in trauma deaths and long term disability.
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Encourage activities designed to promote cooperation between member organizations and to provide a forum to resolve conflicts regarding the care of the injured patient.
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Provide and facilitate public education and awareness though trauma prevention activities.
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Develop a Regional Emergency Healthcare Plan and regional standards of care through the cooperative efforts of member organizations.

PUBLIC INFORMATION
PUBLIC INFORMATION
SENATE BILL 8 INFORMATION PAGE
EMS Scholarship Program
You might qualify for scholarships for EMS training and education.
Courses can be in-person, online, or hybrid.
Scholarship information:
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Up to $2000.00 per student that completes an EMT class including books, materials and one NREMT exam fee.
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Up to $3200.00 per student that completes an AEMT class including books, materials and one NREMT exam fee.
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Up to $8000.00 per student that completes a Paramedic class including books, materials and one NREMT exam fee.
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Students must commit to serving:
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One year as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
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Two years as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic if upgrading your certification
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Within 90 days of completing a DSHS approved EMS course students must:
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Pass the National Registry exam
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Complete State certification process.
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Begin working or volunteering for a DSHS licensed EMS Provider
Scholarships are provided by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to approved EMS Education programs or licensed EMS providers. Scholarships are available based on documented need, with special attention given to rural and underserved areas within Texas.
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FILES & RESOURCES
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Kaiser Permanente HVA tool
Kaiser Permanente HVA tool instructions
HSA Threat and Hazard Identification toolkit
Hospital Incident Management System

BECOME A MEMBER

Hospitals
Hospitals are voting members and are eligible for funding. Each licensed hospital is entitled to one general membership vote. Annual Dues are $1,200.00.

EMS
EMS Providers are voting members and are eligible for funding. Each licensed EMS provider is entitled to one general membership vote. Annual Dues are $700.00.

Air Medical
Air Medical Providers are voting members and are eligible for funding. Each licensed AMP is entitled to one general membership vote. Annual Dues are $700.00.

FSED
Free Standing Emergency Departments are voting members but are not eligible for funding. Each licensed FSED is entitled to one general membership vote. Annual Dues are $750.

Others
First Responder Organizations, Urgent Care Clinics, Physicians, Educational Agencies and others are non voting members and are not eligible for funding. There are no annual dues.

RAC IN ACTION
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CONTACT US
RAC Staff
RAC Address
16800 IH-27 Frontage Rd
Canyon, Texas 79015
P: (806) 322-1290
F: (806) 322-1292
RAC Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Except Holidays