Physician Assistant / Nevada
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Nevada Physician Assistant License Requirements

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

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Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

What the Nevada data shows for Physician Assistants

Nevada's path to physician assistant licensure runs through 4,334 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Nevada folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $367, and renewal costs $322 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 100 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For physician assistants, the reciprocity picture is: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
20/100
Physician Assistant · Nevada

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
4,334 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$367
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$161/yr
$322 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
50.0 hrs/yr
100 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
4,334 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$367
Renewal Fee
$322
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 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 Nevada licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Nevada? ▼
Nevada requires 4334 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $367. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Nevada? ▼
Nevada licenses physician assistants who complete its requirements (4334 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Nevada licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Nevada from another state? ▼
Physician Assistant licenses generally reciprocate as follows: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Nevada licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Nevada require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physician assistant licensing in Nevada. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Nevada? ▼
Nevada ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $322 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

Physician Assistant in Nevada, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physician assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

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