Paramedic in Idaho
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for ID. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
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route How to become a paramedic in Idaho
To become a licensed Paramedic in Idaho, individuals must complete a state-approved paramedic program and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam. The licensing body is the Idaho Military Division, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal history background check, and be affiliated with a licensed Idaho EMS agency. Idaho is part of the EMS Compact, which facilitates reciprocity for paramedics licensed in other member states, though additional Idaho-specific training may be required.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Idaho. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
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| Licensing body | Idaho Military Division, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services |
| State license | Required |
| Education | State-approved Paramedic program |
| Exam | NREMT Paramedic (Cognitive) ($175) |
| Application fee | $35 |
| Renewal | Every 2.0 years |
| Continuing education | 72.0 hours per cycle |
| Reciprocity | Idaho, a REPLICA member, recognizes paramedics from compact states, but may require additional courses.Reciprocal states: Idaho is a member of the EMS Compact (REPLICA), allowing paramedics licensed in other compact member states to practice. Out-of-state applicants must also complete an Idaho Extrication Awareness (EA) course and may need a transition course if their initial training was not based on the 2011 Idaho EMS Curriculum. |
| Notes | Minimum age 18. Requires a criminal history background check and affiliation with a licensed Idaho EMS agency. Renewal requires maintaining NREMT certification or meeting Idaho's specific CE requirements. As of July 1, 2024, the NREMT Paramedic exam no longer includes a psychomotor component. |
Source: Idaho Military Division, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Already licensed elsewhere and moving to Idaho? See whether Idaho recognizes an out-of-state credential — with the tier and pathway for all 50 states — in our Paramedic license reciprocity guide.
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balance Is it worth it?
- check_circleIdaho license required — clearer credential signal to employers
- check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)
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