Paramedic / Delaware
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Delaware Paramedic License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides advanced emergency medical care in the field.

What the Delaware data shows for Paramedics

Delaware sets the entry bar for paramedics at 1,643 training hours and a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Delaware's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Paramedic Training Program".

Upfront cost is $161, with renewal running $133 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 72 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
38/100
Paramedic · Delaware

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
1,643 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$161
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$67/yr
$133 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 Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Paramedic Training Program
1,643 hours
Exam Requirement
NREMT Paramedic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$161
Renewal Fee
$133
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 Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Paramedic in Delaware? ▼
In Delaware, the license path calls for 1643 education/training hours, a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam, and a $161 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Paramedic in Delaware? ▼
Certification as a paramedic in Delaware means clearing the state's checklist: 1643 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Delaware licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Paramedic license to Delaware from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for paramedics: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Delaware licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Delaware require a background check for Paramedic licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the paramedic licensing process in Delaware. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Paramedic in Delaware? ▼
To stay licensed as a paramedic in Delaware, plan on 72 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $133.

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What to do with this paramedic license

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

  • See how Delaware'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 Delaware's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Delaware overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware 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.

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