Missouri EMS Human Trafficking Training: State to Offer Free Course
Updated October 15, 2026
Missouri EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics have a new training requirement to plan for: a one-time, four-hour course on sex and human trafficking. Under the new law, Missouri will make the required training available at no cost.
The requirement is part of Missouri House Bill 2273, which has been signed into law. The state's official HB 2273 summary outlines the EMS training provision alongside broader changes addressing trafficking and sexual offenses.
What Is Missouri's New EMS Training Requirement?
The details appear in RSMo Section 190.142.2(5):
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who must complete it? | Missouri EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics |
| How much training? | Four hours on sex and human trafficking |
| How often? | One time |
| When does it apply? | License renewals with an effective date after March 31, 2027 |
| When does the provision expire? | December 31, 2032, under the current law |
The timing is tied to the renewal's effective date. March 31, 2027, is not a universal course-completion deadline for every Missouri EMS professional.
Missouri Will Provide the Training at No Cost
The law requires this training to be available at no cost to the covered EMS personnel, ambulance services, and fire departments. Free access is part of the requirement.
Under RSMo Section 210.1505, the state's Committee on Sex and Human Trafficking Training must establish guidelines and produce training for digital distribution. The committee may also approve training developed by outside organizations. These provisions establish the state's responsibility to develop qualifying training alongside the EMS statute's free-access requirement.
For Missouri EMS professionals, that means a free route to completing the requirement is required by state law. Before purchasing a course specifically for this mandate, review the state's instructions for accessing its qualifying training.
Can the Course Be Completed Online and Count Toward CE?
Yes, Missouri law permits online delivery. The course must meet the state's training guidelines.
The hours may also count toward elective continuing education if the Department of Health and Senior Services approves the content under its regulations. Confirm the course's acceptance and credit category when planning your renewal hours.
Where to Find Free Missouri Human Trafficking Training Information
For course availability, approval details, and completion instructions, check these official resources:
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Emergency Medical Services
- Missouri Attorney General: Human Trafficking Trainings
- Missouri HB 2273 bill page
These links provide official information and updates. Confirm that the course you select is accepted for the four-hour EMS requirement; a general trafficking webinar or training event should not automatically be assumed to qualify.
Preparing for Your Missouri EMS Renewal
Start by checking your license renewal date. Add the trafficking course to your renewal checklist, follow the state's documentation instructions, and retain your completion record with your other education records.
Department training officers can help by sharing the state's course-access instructions and reminding personnel to keep their documentation. At CE Solutions, we encourage Missouri EMS professionals to use the state's free qualifying training and plan their remaining continuing education around their individual renewal needs.
