EMT and Paramedic Licensing Information

To obtain an initial license in Missouri, all levels of EMT must provide proof of current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. EMS licenses from other states cannot be “transferred” to Missouri. To obtain a Missouri BEMS license you must follow the procedure for the initial licensing with an initial license application.

You will need current NREMT and fingerprints results submitted and in completed status. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to check for completion before submission. Retain your TCN for that purpose. https://www.machs.mo.gov/MACHSFP/fpstatus.html

To review fingerprint information for a MISSOURI BEMS license see the section below under BACKGROUND CHECKS. Missouri BEMS does not have access to other states fingerprinting agencies.

Relicensing:

EMT-Basics

If relicensing in the State of Missouri must provide a complete application no more than 120 days and no less than 30 Days prior to expiration, along with proof current certification as a Nationally Registered EMT Basic or proof of 100 hours of continuing education and proof of current CPR certification. Click here for an explanation of how many core and elective Continuing Education Hours are required.

EMT-Paramedics

If relicensing in the State of Missouri must provide a complete application no more than 120 days and no less than 30 Days prior to expiration, along with proof current certification as a Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic or proof of 144 hours of continuing education and proof of current ACLS certification. Click here for an explanation of how many core and elective Continuing Education Hours are required.

Advanced EMT

If relicensing in the State of Missouri must provide a complete application no more than 120 days and no less than 30 Days prior to expiration, along with proof current certification as a Nationally Registered AEMT or proof of 144 hours of continuing education and proof of current CPR certification. Click here for an explanation of how many core and elective Continuing Education Hours are required.

Background Checks

If you are applying for your initial (first EMS license) in Missouri at any level, including upgrades to AEMT or EMT-P, please follow the link below for instructions on how to find an IDENTOGO location and transmit your fingerprint check to the BEMS Prior to submitting your application to the BEMS.

If you are relicensing and have resided outside the State of Missouri at any time in the last five years, including military deployments, please follow this link on instructions on how to submit your fingerprints to the BEMS prior to submitting your application the BEMS.

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Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: 573-751-6356
Fax: 573-751-6348
Email: EMSINFO@health.mo.gov
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