Professional development is at the heart of the AANA’s mission.
CE Portal
Complete and submit AANA CE applications via the AANA CE Portal.
CE Calendar of Events
Find dates and contact information for CE programs that have been prior approved for CE credit by the AANA.
Continuing Education Program for CRNAs
Continuing Education
CPC Resources
The AANA Continuing Education Committee (CEC) has developed all of the resources CRNAs need to understand and meet the requirements of the NBCRNA's new Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program.
AANA CE Applications
The CE Department is pleased to provide a web-based method to complete and submit AANA CE applications via the AANA CE Portal.
AANA CE Program Standards and Criteria
The 2019 Continuing Education Program - Eighteenth Edition is now available.
The revised AANA CE Program is aligned to meet the requirements of Class A credits needed for the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program, which became effective August 1, 2016.
AANA Learn
AANA Learn has more than 40 relevant online courses so you can earn credits you need and stay on track.
AANA Learn offers high-quality, affordable, online education that you can access at your convenience - so you take the courses you want, when you want.
CE Department Staff
Education
Opportunities for Educators
- Student Excellence Award - Nomination deadline is April 20th.
- Anesthesia College Bowl and CRNA Challenge Team held at AANA Annual Congress - Applications due May 4th.
Opportunities for Students
- Student Writing Contest - Submission deadline is April 20th.
- Student Excellence Award - Nominations are due April 20th.
- Student Representative to the Education Committee - Submission deadline is May 4th.
- Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress - Program Directors must submit student nominations by May 4th.
Council on Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) is the accrediting agency for nurse anesthesia programs in the United States, its territories, and protectorates.
COA CRNA School Search
CRNA School Search is the only authoritative and comprehensive online database available to the public containing the most current information about each of the COA’s accredited nurse anesthesia programs in the US and Puerto Rico.
Related Committees
Getting Help
If you or someone you know struggles with drugs or alcohol, help is available.
AANA Peer Assistance Helpline - 800-654-5167
Education Department
Department Phone
847-655-1161
Department Email
education@aana.com
education@aana.com