Paramedic / Mississippi
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Mississippi 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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Provides advanced emergency medical care in the field.

What the Mississippi data shows for Paramedics

Mississippi sets the entry bar for paramedics at 1,438 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 Mississippi's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Paramedic Training Program".

The initial price tag is $109, and renewal costs $95 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

D
Licensing Ease Score
46/100
Paramedic · Mississippi

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
1,438 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$109
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$48/yr
$95 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 Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Paramedic Training Program
1,438 hours
Exam Requirement
NREMT Paramedic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$109
Renewal Fee
$95
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 Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Paramedic in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi requires 1438 education/training hours, passing an exam (NREMT Paramedic Exam), and an initial fee of $109. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Paramedic in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as a paramedic in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist: 1438 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Paramedic license to Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Paramedic licensing? ▼
Mississippi does require a background check before issuing a paramedic license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Paramedic in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi ties continued paramedic licensure to 72 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $95 renewal fee.

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What to do with this paramedic license

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

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

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