Respiratory Therapist / Nevada
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Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Treats patients with breathing disorders. Requires TMC exam.

What the Nevada data shows for Respiratory Therapists

Nevada's path to respiratory therapist licensure runs through 2,389 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), 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 "Associate Degree".

Budget $228 to get started, plus $183 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For respiratory therapists, the reciprocity picture is: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Respiratory Therapist · 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
2,389 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$228
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$92/yr
$183 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,389 hours
Exam Requirement
TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice)
Required
Initial License Fee
$228
Renewal Fee
$183
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 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 Respiratory Therapist in Nevada? ▼
In Nevada, the license path calls for 2389 education/training hours, a passing score on TMC Exam (Therapist Multiple-Choice), and a $228 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Nevada? ▼
Certification as a respiratory therapist in Nevada means clearing the state's checklist: 2389 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Nevada licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Respiratory Therapist license to Nevada from another state? ▼
For respiratory therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Nevada licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Nevada require a background check for Respiratory Therapist licensing? ▼
Nevada does require a background check before issuing a respiratory therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Respiratory Therapist in Nevada? ▼
Nevada ties continued respiratory therapist licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $183 renewal fee.

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What to do with this respiratory therapist license

Respiratory Therapist in Nevada, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a respiratory therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Nevada's respiratory therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Respiratory Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state respiratory therapist 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.