Paramedic / Alaska
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Alaska Paramedic License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Alaska data shows for Paramedics

To practice as a paramedic in Alaska, the state licensing board requires 1,319 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Alaska's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Paramedic Training Program".

Budget $80 to get started, plus $72 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 72-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, paramedics should know: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Paramedic · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,319 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$80
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$36/yr
$72 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
36.0 hrs/yr
72 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Paramedic Training Program
1,319 hours
Exam Requirement
NREMT Paramedic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$80
Renewal Fee
$72
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
72 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Paramedic in Alaska? ▼
In Alaska, the license path calls for 1319 education/training hours, a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam, and a $80 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Paramedic in Alaska? ▼
Certification as a paramedic in Alaska means clearing the state's checklist: 1319 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Paramedic license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Paramedic licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Paramedic licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the paramedic licensing process in Alaska. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Paramedic in Alaska? ▼
Alaska ties continued paramedic licensure to 72 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $72 renewal fee.

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What to do with this paramedic license

Paramedic in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a paramedic-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's paramedic requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Paramedic in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state paramedic license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.