You are able to complete your ACLS, PALS and BLS certification in Missouri with a fully in-person, or blended online course.

State acceptance in Missouri

Physicians: We are accepted by the MO Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)

Rules Chapter 2 20 CSR 2150-2.125 Continuing medical education (1) Effective February 1, 2007, each licensee shall complete and report at least fifty (50) hours of continuing medical education every two (2) years. The board shall not issue a renewal of a licensee’s certificate of registration unless the licensee demonstrates completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing medical education accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as category 1-A or 2-A, by the American Medical Association (AMA) as category 1

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Nurses: We are accepted by the MO Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited

Education Q. Does Missouri require continuing education for nurses? A. Missouri statutes do not require continuing education as a condition of either original or renewal licensure. You may wish to keep your own records on continuing education or ask your employer to keep records for you.

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Dentists: We are accepted by the MO Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP

20 CSR 2110-2.240 continuing dental education (C) Board-approved sponsors are—

American Dental Association (ADA) and its constituent and component societies; (2) In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two (2)-year period

20 CSR 2110-2.010 licensure by examination—dentists (E) Hold current certification in the American Heart Association’s basic life suupport for the healthcare provider (BLS) or an equivalent certification approved by the Missouri Dental Board. Board-approved courses shall meet the American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) and provide written and manikin testing on the course material by an instructor who is physically present with the students. Online-only courses will not be accepted to satisfy the BLS requirement.

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Pharmacists: We are accepted by the MO Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited

Chapter 7 Licensing 20 CSR 2220-7.080 Pharmacist license renewal and continuing pharmacy education (2) Required hours. As a condition of renewal, all active Missouri pharmacist licensees shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two (2) year continuing education reporting period preceding renewal of the license (3) Continuing education course approval. (A) Except as otherwise provided herein, continuing education shall only be granted for a post-graduate course that is related to the practice of pharmacy and that is—

Approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical E

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EMS workers: Our courses count in MO as acceptable CME

EMS relicensing checklist Core requirements for EMT-paramedic Section I B. Current CPR certification (regardless of teaching agency all CPR training must adhere to AHA or American Red Cross or National Safety Council Standards).

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Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in MO

20 CSR 2267-2.010 licenses pleted the following: (A) A bloodborne pathogen training program (or equivalent) which includes infectious disease control; waste disposal; handwashing techniques; sterilization equipment operation and methods; and sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization methods and techniques (Example: “preventing disease transmission” (American Red Cross) and “bloodborne pathogen training” (U.S. OSHA)); and (B) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

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Childcare

(T) The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with cur_x0002_rent certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. The following national models are accepted for first aid/CPR: American Academy of Pediatrics PedFACTs American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety and Health Institute American Trauma Event Management (ATEM) Emergency Care and Safety Institute EMS Safety National Safety Council ProTrainings first aid/CPR training must be conducted fully in-person or as a blended training that includes online learning with an in-person skills assessment. Any trainer who has the proper credentialing to provide first aid/CPR training from one of the listed models may conduct training that satisfies the CPR/first aid certification requirement. The provider must receive certification from the approved model. Online only first aid/CPR is not allowed.

In-person training

Your choices for in-person AHA training:

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact an Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approixmately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in MO. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.

Research Medical Center
2316 East Meyer Blvd/ Kansas City, MO BLS ACLS PALS

Kindred Hospital
8701 Troost Avenue/ Kansas City, MO BLS ACLS PALS

North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive/ North Kansas City, MO BLS ACLS PALS

St. Louis Community College Forest Park
5600 Oakland Ave./ St. Louis, MO BLS ACLS PALS

Bennett and Associates
6390 Yates Ct/ Osage Beach, MO BLS ACLS PALS

Bothwell Regional Health Center
601 E 14th Street/ Sedalia, MO BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 39 training sites in MO. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

Accredited, online ACLS training in Missouri

Accepted across North America and Canada, done in 3 hours. Up to 8 AMA CME/CE credits each.

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Acceptance in Missouri

State acceptance in Missouri

Physicians: We are accepted by the MO Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)

Nurses: We are accepted by the MO Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited

Dentists: We are accepted by the MO Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP

Pharmacists: We are accepted by the MO Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited

EMS workers: Our courses count in MO as acceptable CME

Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in MO

Childcare

In-person training

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