Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 90-4.040
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 11 CSR 90-4.040 - Exemptions and Waiver of Initial Training RequirementPURPOSE: This rule defines those individuals exempt from the training requirements, delineates those circumstances where the initial training requirements may be waived, and how such requests shall be handled.
(1) The following individuals shall be exempted from the requirements of this rule: (A) Telecommunicator first responders who meet the definition of an emergency medical dispatcher as defined by section 190.100, RSMo;(B) Individuals who have received training by an emergency medical entity accredited or certified under section 190.131, RSMo; and(C) Individuals who provide pre-arrival medical instructions and work for an agency, which meets the requirements, set forth in 190.134, RSMo.(2) Any persons hired after August 28, 1999, as a telecommunicator first responder, may have the initial training requirement waived upon furnishing proof to the board that they have completed a training course in another state that meets the minimum requirements listed in 11 CSR 90-4.030.(A) Typically, a certificate of training or college transcripts must be produced to meet the waiver requirement.(B) If an individual received training in a single discipline and is now employed in a multidiscipline Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) (two (2) disciplines) or joint communication center, they must complete the initial training requirements for the disciplines in which they are not certified.(C) Requests for waivers from individuals who received training from organizations outside Missouri may submit certificates, transcripts, or other proof of training to the board by mail or electronic mail for review and approval. Mail to Missouri 911 Service Board PO Box 2126, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or email to admin@mis-souri911.org. Original documents are preferred if the request for waiver is submitted by mail and will be returned to the applicant. The board reserves the right to request the provision of original documents prior to making a decision on requests for waivers.(D) Upon completion of the review process, the board will inform the applicant by letter of its decision.(E) The waiver letter will suffice for proof of training by the PSAP or Emergency Communication Center (ECC).Adopted by Missouri Register August 2, 2021/Volume 46, Number 15, effective 9/30/2021Amended by Missouri Register October 1, 2024/volume 49, Number 19, effective 11/30/2024.