Nevada Respiratory Therapist License Renewal
- Nevada-licensed Practitioners of Respiratory Care approaching biennial renewal
- Travel RTs holding a Nevada PRC license who need to understand CE and renewal requirements
- Newly licensed Nevada PRC practitioners planning their CE strategy for the current biennium
- Practitioners with lapsed Nevada licenses who need to understand reinstatement requirements
Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License Renewal — At a Glance
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years (biennial) |
| Renewal Fee | $185 per biennium |
| Reinstatement Fee | $370 |
| CE Hours Required | Graduated based on licensure date within the biennium — 20, 15, 10, or 5 hours (see CE section below); 2 ethics hours mandatory for all groups |
| Mandatory CE Topics | 2 contact hours in ethics — required for ALL licensees regardless of total hours |
| Auto-Approved CE Sources | AARC (CRCE automatically accepted); AMA; AHA; CDC; ALA; Red Cross; ANA; ATS; ACCP; SCCM; NSCT; and other Board-approved sources |
| Renewal Method | Online via Board’s Current Licensee Service Portal |
| Payment Methods | Cashier’s check, money order, or credit card (+2.5% processing fee); no personal or business checks |
| Renewal Contact | (775) 688-2559 | (888) 890-8210 |
Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care licenses renew biennially at a fee of $185. Nevada’s CE framework for the 2025–2027 biennium uses a graduated system: the total number of CE hours required depends on when during the biennium you were initially licensed, with newly licensed practitioners requiring fewer hours. All Nevada PRC licensees — regardless of their licensure date — must complete a minimum of 2 contact hours in ethics.
Nevada’s CE framework for the 2025–2027 biennium uses a graduated system: the total number of CE hours required depends on when during the biennium you were initially licensed, with newly licensed practitioners requiring fewer hours. All Nevada PRC licensees — regardless of their licensure date — must complete a minimum of 2 contact hours in ethics. The Board materials reviewed do not specify an exact biennial expiration date, and no grace period was identified in the sources reviewed; verify your specific renewal deadline directly through the Board portal or by calling (775) 688-2559.
Nevada PRC Continuing Education Requirements (2025–2027)
The Board’s 2025–2027 CE Requirements Summary confirms a graduated CE structure based on initial licensure date within the biennium. The current biennium runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
CE Hours by Licensure Date
| Initial Licensure Date | Total Hours | Min. RC-Related | Min. Ethics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to 7/1/2025 or 7/1/2025–12/31/2025 | 20 | 12 | 2 |
| 1/1/2026–6/30/2026 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| 7/1/2026–12/31/2026 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 1/1/2027–6/30/2027 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Source: Nevada Board of Medical Examiners — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
Ethics Requirement
Two contact hours in ethics are required for all Nevada PRC licensees — this requirement applies regardless of your total CE hour group and is not pro-rated. The Board’s 2025–2027 CE summary includes Learnwell (www.learnwell.org) among its approved sources for medical ethics CE online. Source: Nevada Board — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
Approved CE Sources
The following organizations are approved by the Board for CE credit per the 2025–2027 CE Requirements Summary:
- The American Medical Association
- The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- Any American State Board of Respiratory Care
- Any American State Board of Nursing
- The Centers for Disease Control
- The American Lung Association
- The American Heart Association
- The Red Cross of America
- American Nurses Association
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
- College of American Pathologists
- Society for American Anesthesiology
- Society for Critical Care Medicine
- National Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology
- www.learnwell.org (medical ethics online)
- Educational programs provided by various health care facilities approved by the Board
Note: Any program approved by the AARC for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) is automatically accepted as directly related to the practice of respiratory care. All other educational programs claimed as directly related to respiratory care practice will be approved at the discretion of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Source: Nevada Board — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
CE Attestation and Audit
At each renewal, licensees must attest to completion of all required CE. You may be selected for the renewal CEU audit, at which time you must provide proof of completion. Retain all CE certificates and documentation through the renewal period.
How to Renew Your Nevada PRC License
- Determine your CE requirement based on your initial Nevada licensure date (see table above)
- Complete the required CE hours including the mandatory 2 ethics hours before your renewal deadline
- Log in to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners online licensing portal at medboard.nv.gov to complete your renewal
- Complete the online renewal and attest to CE completion
- Pay the $185 biennial renewal fee by cashier’s check, money order, or credit card (+2.5% fee); no personal or business checks
- Retain all CE certificates in case you are selected for an audit
Lapsed License Reinstatement
Practitioners with expired licenses must complete the Board’s reinstatement process. The reinstatement fee is $370. Reinstatement may involve additional requirements beyond paying the fee — contact the Board at (775) 688-2559 to confirm current reinstatement requirements before submitting an application. A Practitioner of Respiratory Care Application for License Reinstatement (2025–2027) is available on the Board’s forms page. Source: Nevada Board of Medical Examiners — License Reinstatement 2025–2027
Practical Notes for Nevada PRC Renewal
- Your CE requirement depends on when you were licensed — look it up. Nevada doesn’t have a single CE hour number. Your requirement is 20, 15, 10, or 5 hours based on your initial licensure date within the 2025–2027 biennium. Check the table above against your license issue date before planning your CE.
- Ethics hours are mandatory no matter what. Whether you owe 5 total hours or 20, 2 of them must be ethics. This requirement doesn’t scale down with the total. www.learnwell.org is specifically listed by the Board as an approved ethics CE source.
- AARC CRCE = automatic RC hours. Any program with AARC CRCE approval counts automatically as directly related to respiratory care. For non-AARC-approved CE you want to count as RC-related, the Board makes that determination on a case-by-case basis.
- $370 to reinstate — don’t let it lapse. The reinstatement fee is double the biennial renewal fee. Set a renewal calendar reminder and renew on time.
- No personal checks — same rule as initial licensure. Cashier’s check, money order, or credit card only. The 2.5% credit card fee applies here too.
Related Pages
- Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care Initial Licensing — Requirements and Application
- Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensing by State — Complete Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to renew my Nevada PRC license?
Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care licenses renew every two years (biennially). The renewal fee is $185 per biennium. Source: Nevada Board of Medical Examiners — Licensure Fees
How many CE hours are required to renew a Nevada PRC license?
Nevada uses a graduated CE requirement based on your initial licensure date within the current biennium. For the 2025–2027 biennium: practitioners licensed prior to 7/1/2025 or between 7/1/2025–12/31/2025 need 20 hours; licensed 1/1/2026–6/30/2026 need 15 hours; licensed 7/1/2026–12/31/2026 need 10 hours; licensed 1/1/2027–6/30/2027 need 5 hours. All groups must include at least 2 ethics hours. Source: Nevada Board — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
Are ethics hours required for Nevada PRC renewal?
Yes. Two contact hours in ethics are required for all Nevada PRC licensees at renewal, regardless of total CE hour group. This is a mandatory requirement that does not scale with the total hours owed. Source: Nevada Board — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
Does AARC CE count toward Nevada renewal?
Yes. The AARC is an approved CE source, and any program approved by the AARC for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) is automatically accepted as directly related to the practice of respiratory care. Source: Nevada Board — CEU Requirements Summary 2025–2027
What is the reinstatement fee for an expired Nevada PRC license?
The reinstatement fee for an expired Nevada PRC license is $370. A separate Reinstatement Application is required. Contact the Board at (775) 688-2559 to confirm current reinstatement requirements before submitting. Source: Nevada Board of Medical Examiners — License Reinstatement 2025–2027
Does Nevada participate in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact?
Nevada has not enacted the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC) as of June 2026. Compact privileges from other RCIC member states do not apply in Nevada. Verify current RCIC status at respiratorycarecompact.org.