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Missouri EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in Missouri for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR165 years
EMT1005 years
AEMT1445 years
Paramedic1445 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

Core topics in categories (airway 8-12hrs, cardiovascular 12-26hrs, medical 12-26hrs, operations 8-20hrs, trauma 8-12hrs) depending on level; CPR (EMT/AEMT), ACLS (Paramedic); no state-specific like human trafficking etc. for EMS

Accepted CE Providers

Bureau of EMS approves training entities; CAPCE courses accepted

Important Notes

State-approved topics; skills verification not specified; instruction accepted hour-for-hour; NREMT or equivalent CE; background checks if out-of-state residency; apply 30-120 days pre-expiration EMR hours not specified by state; NREMT/NCCP 16h/2yrs alternative. 5-year renewal cycle.

Special State Requirements

State-approved topics; skills verification not specified; instruction accepted hour-for-hour; NREMT or equivalent CE; background checks if out-of-state residency; apply 30-120 days pre-expiration

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for Missouri

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

EMT

100 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

⚠ GAP

AEMT

144 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

Paramedic

144 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

✓ SURPLUS

BLS scope: 80 courses / 76.5 hrs. ALL scope: 173 courses / 167.5 hrs.

Axene Course Library

59

Medical

~58 hrs

39

Trauma

~39 hrs

37

Operations

~35 hrs

20

Cardiology

~19 hrs

18

Airway

~18 hrs

Universal Mandates (All States)

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Missouri EMS providers renew every 5 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 30 hours EMT: 100 hours AEMT: 144 hours Paramedic: 144 hours
Yes. Missouri accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Yes. Missouri requires active NREMT certification. Maintaining NREMT satisfies state CE.
Airway/Respiration/Ventilation, Cardiovascular, Trauma, Medical (incl. OB/Peds), Operations; specific hours vary by level (e.g., EMT: 48 core min incl. 8 airway, 12 cardio, 8 trauma, 12 medical, 8 ops)

Axene Continuing Education, LLC offers CEUs for EMS providers in most states. Continuing education requirements vary by state and may change. Users are responsible for verifying requirements with their agency and/or state EMS office, including whether specific courses are required for the local/state NREMT component. Where specific education is not mandated, required hours are considered flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care. We do our best to keep information current — please check with your state EMS representative for the most up-to-date recertification information.

Axene CE is Accepted in Missouri

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