Continuing Education
2026 CRNA CE Conference Calendar
Plan your CPC credits strategically. One well-chosen conference can cover 30-40% of your 4-year cycle requirement. Here are the major events worth your time and money.
8 events tracked
AANA Annual Congress
The premier CRNA conference. 5,000+ attendees, 100+ sessions, workshops, simulation labs, and the largest anesthesia exhibit hall. The single highest-yield CE event of the year.
AANA Mid-Year Assembly
Combines CE with advocacy — Capitol Hill visits, legislative briefings, and policy workshops. Earn credits while lobbying for CRNA practice authority.
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA)
Focused on outpatient/ambulatory anesthesia — the fastest-growing practice setting. Regional techniques, ERAS protocols, office-based safety.
American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)
The gold standard for regional anesthesia and pain medicine education. Ultrasound workshops, cadaver labs, and the latest block techniques. Open to CRNAs.
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)
Research-focused conference with clinical applications. Good for CRNAs interested in evidence-based practice and academic careers. Plus: it's in Hawaii.
Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Symposium
Simulation-based education for CRNAs and SRNAs. Hands-on crisis management, difficult airway workshops, and high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
State Association Annual Meetings
Your state CRNA association's annual meeting. State-specific legislative updates, regional CE, and local networking. Most affordable face-to-face CE option.
Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC) Conference
Business side of anesthesia: practice management, billing, compliance, staffing models. Essential for CRNAs considering practice ownership or group leadership.
CPC Strategy: Get the Most From Conferences
• AANA Congress alone can earn 30-40 credits (30-40% of your 4-year cycle)
• Combine Congress + 1 specialty conference = 45-60 credits per year
• Fill remaining credits with online CE (ProCE, AANA Online Center) for $0-$300/year
• Maximize your CME allowance — many employers provide $3-5K/year specifically for conferences
• Track everything immediately — don't wait until year 4 to verify credits posted to NBCRNA
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