DSHS West Texas State Vision/Hearing Certification Series

THS PHR 10 invites Medical Providers to a free, in-person training focused on maximizing pediatric Medicaid vision/hearing services.

About this Event


Join us for these, in-person, Certification Trainings hosted by Texas Health Steps (THS) Public Health Region (PHR) 10

***Vision Certification:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from *9 am - 4 pm

***Hearing Certification:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from *9 am - 4 pm

***IF NEEDING BOTH CERTIFICATIONS, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS***

Space is limited to 12 attendees per session

*Time includes a 1 hour lunch. Lunch is not provided but there are many eateries, within walking distance, and office has a break room to store/warm food.

This is a valuable opportunity to enhance patient care by aligning with State school & childcare standards and review THS vision/hearing screening guidelines.

With the completion of this training, you will:

• Become a Certified Screener within the State of Texas
• Receive a Vision/Hearing Certification Card, valid for 5 years

Who should attend:

Physicians, nurses, clinic staff and other healthcare professionals serving, or planning to serve, Medicaid members from birth through 20 years of age.

About Texas Health Steps:

Texas Health Steps (THS) focuses on medical, dental, and case management services for people 20 and younger, and is dedicated to:

• Expanding recipient awareness of existing medical, dental, and case management services through outreach and informational efforts.
• Recruiting and retaining a qualified provider pool to assure the availability of comprehensive preventive medical, dental, and case management services.

Access more information by clicking HERE

About Regional Provider Relations (PR) Staff:

Regional PR staff help operate THS statewide. PR staff report to the Specialized Health and Social Service managers in each of the 8 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Public Health Service Regions. These staff serve many functions, including collaborating with community stakeholders and partners, developing relationships with providers, provider recruitment and retention, provider visits, technical assistance, contact documentation and data collection, provider relations activities reporting, formal provider training, expert forums, and other events .

To view a map of DSHS public health regions, click HERE

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Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Vision/Hearing Sign-in and Class

Info: Sign-in. Certification Instructor Training.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break

Info: Please take time to give you brain a break and stretch.

🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Vision/Hearing Class

Info: Certification Instructor Training.

🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM
Break

Info: Please take time to give you brain a break and stretch.

🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Vision/Hearing Class/Practicum

Info: Certification Instructor Training; Group Practicum .

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Please arrive back timely to stay on schedule!

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Vision/Hearing Practicum

Info: Group Practicum.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Break

Info: Please take time to give you brain a break and stretch.

🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Vision/Hearing Practicum/Exam

Info: Group Practicum; Closed Note Exam.

🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Break

Info: Students not testing may step away for a break, during exam grading.

🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:00 PM
Vision/Hearing Exam/Grading

Info: Instructor will be available after 4 pm to assist with any attendees requiring additional assistance or study time. Attendees who are not able to pass exam, will need to retake certification course, on a different day.

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