Paramedic / Louisiana
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Louisiana Paramedic License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Provides advanced emergency medical care in the field.

What the Louisiana data shows for Paramedics

Louisiana sets the entry bar for paramedics at 1,784 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 Louisiana's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Paramedic Training Program".

The initial price tag is $196, and renewal costs $159 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 72 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For paramedics, the reciprocity picture is: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
35/100
Paramedic · Louisiana

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
1,784 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$196
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$80/yr
$159 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 Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Paramedic Training Program
1,784 hours
Exam Requirement
NREMT Paramedic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$196
Renewal Fee
$159
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 Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Paramedic in Louisiana? ▼
In Louisiana, the license path calls for 1784 education/training hours, a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam, and a $196 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Paramedic in Louisiana? ▼
Certification as a paramedic in Louisiana means clearing the state's checklist: 1784 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Louisiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Paramedic license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for paramedics nationally works like this: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Louisiana. Verify the specifics with the Louisiana licensing board.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Paramedic licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the paramedic licensing process in Louisiana. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Paramedic in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana ties continued paramedic licensure to 72 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $159 renewal fee.

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What to do with this paramedic license

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

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

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