MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Attention Provider Types 14 (Behavioral Health Outpatient Treatment) and 82 (Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Treatment): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification Requirements
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Psychiatry·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Dec 4, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid now requires Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA) and Qualified Behavioral Aids (QBA) to submit CPR certification cards when enrolling as provider types 14 or 82. This is part of the Initial Competency Training requirements for behavioral health providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Behavioral health practices in Nevada must ensure all QMHA and QBA staff seeking Nevada Medicaid enrollment as provider types 14 or 82 submit valid CPR certification cards. Credentialing staff should update provider enrollment checklists to include CPR certification verification. Note that certified instructor signatures are not required on CPR cards.