Paramedic in Nevada
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for NV. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
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route How to become a paramedic in Nevada
To become a certified Paramedic in Nevada, individuals must complete a state-approved Paramedic program and hold a current Nevada EMT certification prior to applying for the Paramedic program. After completing the educational requirements, applicants must pass the NREMT Paramedic cognitive exam. The state certification is handled by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, EMS Office, with an application fee of $80. Reciprocity is available for all 50 states and NREMT-certified individuals, though additional requirements may apply at the county level, such as in Clark County.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Nevada. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
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| Licensing body | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, EMS Office |
| State license | Required |
| Education | State-approved Paramedic program. Must hold a current State of Nevada EMT certification prior to applying to a Paramedic program. |
| Exam | NREMT Paramedic (Cognitive and Psychomotor) ($175) |
| Application fee | $80 |
| Renewal | Every 2.0 years |
| Continuing education | 40.0 hours per cycle |
| Reciprocity | Nevada recognizes all 50 states and NREMT, but requires residency and may have county-specific rules.Reciprocal states: All 50 states and NREMT. Applicants must be a Nevada resident, or become one within 6 months, or be a resident of another state employed by a permitted service in Nevada, or attending a training course in Nevada. Additional requirements and fees may apply for specific counties like Clark County. |
| Notes | Minimum age 18. Nevada certifies at the state level, but licensure/endorsement to practice is handled by county or district health authorities (e.g., Southern Nevada Health District), which may have additional fees and requirements. A clean background check is mandatory. Paramedics must upload current ACLS, PALS, and ITLS or PHTLS cards for renewal. New expiration dates for certifications and licenses correspond with the individual provider's date of birth, not to exceed a two-year period, effective September 1, 2023. |
Source: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, EMS Office
Already licensed elsewhere and moving to Nevada? See whether Nevada 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_circleNevada license required — clearer credential signal to employers
- check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)
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