Continuing Education
CE Course Directory: Best Providers for CRNAs
100 credits per 4-year cycle. 60 Class A + 40 Class B. Here are the best ways to earn them — rated by cost, quality, and convenience. Don't overpay for credits you can get for free.
What Should You Budget?
Budget Path
$200-$500/yr
AANA free CE + one subscription + state meeting
Standard Path
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Subscription + AANA Congress every other year
Premium Path
$3,000-$5,000/yr
AANA Congress annually + specialty conferences + subscriptions
Most employers provide $3-5K/year CME allowance. If yours does, the standard path is fully covered.
AANA Online CE Center
Pros
- Free courses for AANA members
- Wide topic range
- Guaranteed AANA approval
- Self-paced
Cons
- • Some courses feel dated
- • Interface could be better
- • Limited advanced specialty content
Best for: AANA members looking for free/cheap Class A and B credits. Start here before paying for anything else.
Visit websiteAANA Annual Congress
Pros
- Highest credit yield of any single event
- Networking with 5,000+ CRNAs
- Latest research and techniques
- Exhibit hall with industry updates
Cons
- • Expensive with travel and lodging
- • Only once per year
- • Large crowds
Best for: Every CRNA should attend at least once per CPC cycle. 4 days can cover 30-40% of your 4-year requirement.
Visit websiteProCE
Pros
- Unlimited access subscription model
- High-quality video content
- Mobile-friendly
- Regular content updates
Cons
- • Subscription cost adds up over 4-year cycle
- • Not all content is AANA-approved (verify)
Best for: CRNAs who want a one-stop subscription for the majority of their CPC credits. Cost-effective if you use it consistently.
Visit websiteApex Anesthesia Review
Pros
- Excellent for NCE prep AND CPC
- Structured review format
- High-yield content
- Both live and online options
Cons
- • Expensive for CE alone
- • More focused on review than new learning
Best for: CRNAs who want to combine CPC credit accumulation with a structured knowledge refresh. Doubles as board review.
Visit websiteState Association Meetings
Pros
- Cheaper than AANA Congress
- Local networking
- State-specific legislative updates
- Less travel
Cons
- • Smaller scope
- • Variable quality between states
- • Usually 1-2 days only
Best for: Budget-conscious CRNAs who want face-to-face CE without the national congress price tag. Good for state-specific advocacy updates.
NursingCE.com
Pros
- Cheapest subscription option
- Large course library
- Some CRNA-specific content
Cons
- • Generic nursing focus — not all content is CRNA-relevant
- • Verify AANA approval on each course
- • Quality varies
Best for: Filling Class B credits cheaply. Less useful for Class A anesthesia-specific content.
Visit websiteHospital-Sponsored CE
Pros
- Free
- No travel needed
- Often includes lunch
- Relevant to your practice setting
Cons
- • Not always AANA-approved (verify!)
- • Limited topic selection
- • ACLS/BLS recert doesn't always count for CPC
Best for: Take advantage of every hospital-sponsored CE opportunity — it's free. But verify each credit counts toward CPC before relying on it.
Academic Teaching / Precepting
Pros
- Free credits
- Contributes to the profession
- Strengthens your clinical skills
- Builds your CV for academic roles
Cons
- • Class B only — doesn't help with Class A requirement
- • Must document hours properly
- • Program must be accredited
Best for: CRNAs who precept SRNAs or teach in clinical settings. Turn something you already do into CPC credits.
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