Nevada Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Overview

We have not found an interstate compact that covers Respiratory Therapists in Nevada. Plan on meeting Nevada's own requirements before you practice there.

How to Get a Nevada Respiratory Therapist License by Endorsement

Nevada uses an online application endorsement process for Respiratory Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $185 application fee.

1. Submit the online application for licensure as a Practitioner of Respiratory Care
2. Complete Form 2 (NBRC Certification) and Form 3 (State Certification/Registration Verification) for your application (can run concurrently)
3. Complete the criminal background investigation (NRS 630.167): once your completed application arrives, your License Specialist sends an authorization form, fingerprint cards and instructions (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through NBRC or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners website for status updates on your application.

Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Fees

Endorsement application and renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Nevada Temporary Respiratory Therapist License

We have not found a temporary license option on the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Processing Time

Nevada Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications typically take 12-16 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 10 weeks.

Common sources of delay:

• Board reviews applications in batches; applications submitted late in the month may wait 4-6 weeks for next review cycle
• Verification from NBRC or previous state board can take 3-4 weeks if not expedited by applicant's prior state
• Missing or incomplete CE documentation from prior licensure period causes application rejection and restart of timeline

Apart from the military benefit below, we have not found an expedited processing option on the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

Military Service Benefit: Nevada offers expedited licensure by endorsement for U.S. Armed Forces active members, their spouses, veterans, and spouses or surviving spouses of veterans (Form C, NAC 630.513).

Nevada Respiratory Therapist Continuing Education

Nevada requires 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Respiratory Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $200 via Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners portal
• Renewal timing: Prior to June 30th of odd-numbered years.

Nevada Licensing Board and Resources

Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (775) 688-2559

Email: [email protected]