The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is updating the Continuing Education (CE) application fee structure. This change reflects the evolving costs of maintaining a rigorous, technology-enabled approval process that ensures CE programs meet MAC Ed/Class A CE standards and are accurately reported to NBCRNA.
AANA’s CE approval process has advanced significantly in recent years — from updates and maintenance of the CE portal to expert-led reviews that safeguard educational quality. The fee adjustment reflects the actual resources required to deliver this service efficiently and in alignment with professional approval standards.
The updated structure allows AANA to:
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The current rate no longer reflects the administrative and technology costs of maintaining a rigorous CE review and reporting process. The new fee ensures that AANA can continue providing efficient, accurate, and high-quality CE approval services.
No. Any CE applications submitted before January 12, 2026 will be charged at the current rate. The new rate applies only to submissions completed on or after that date.
Fees are applied at the time of submission. To secure the current rate, complete and submit your application before/on January 11, 2026.
As before, all CE application fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable, whether an application is withdrawn by the provider or does not meet CE requirements.
The CE fee is proportionate to the number of credits requested, ensuring fairness across programs of varying sizes. AANA will continue exploring ways to make the process efficient and accessible for all providers.
No. The update supports AANA’s ability to maintain efficient processing and timely feedback. While the application review is 30 business days/6 weeks, program providers are encouraged to submit applications at least 90 days in advance of the program’s start date to allow sufficient time for review and any additional communications needed to complete the application.
The late fee is assessed for applications submitted less than 30 days from the requested program start date. The late fee does not guarantee or include expedited review.
Our team is available to help at continuingeducation@aana.com or by calling (847) 655–1193.
Submit Your CE Application Before January 12, 2026