A new certification program from NBCRNA reflecting nurse anesthesiologists’ commitment to continuous improvement in safe, quality patient care. AANA supports CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists on their recertification path by helping track MAC Ed (Class A) and MAC Dev (Class B) credits and providing a variety of courses to satisfy requirements.
The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), which manages the certification of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, is introducing the Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) in 2025. Every CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist will move into the enhanced program depending on their certification end date.
A required, self‑paced online component of the NBCRNA’s certification program. It replaces the former Continued Professional Certification Assessment (CPCA) with quarterly knowledge checks delivered through a longitudinal assessment platform that tracks CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist performance over 13 quarters, provides immediate feedback and explanations, allows flexible access via mobile or desktop, and requires additional continuing education credits if performance standards are not met.
60 MAC Ed (Class A) credits per 4-year cycle. Credits in excess of the required 60 in a four-year cycle can be used to meet your MAC Dev (Class B) requirements. MAC Ed (Class A) credits are assessed and given (prior or non-prior) approval by AANA.
40 MAC Dev (Class B) credits per 4-year cycle. MAC Dev (Class B) credits are not assessed and do not need prior approval. Fulfill MAC Dev (Class B) requirements by using any excess MAC Ed (Class A) credits earned during your four-year cycle (All 100 credits can be MAC Ed (Class A)). MAC Dev (Class B) credits recognize diverse professional activities, including:
You will move into the enhanced CPC Program after completing your current cycle requirements.
Unsure about your current requirements and deadlines, see portal.nbcrna.com.
The Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program is the former certification framework from the NBCRNA and is being phased out. If you are renewing in 2025, you are still under the CPC Program and must complete all requirements before transitioning to the new Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) Program.
If you have questions about the recertification process or requirements, contact the NBCRNA at cpc@nbcrna.com or 708-667-0002.
AANA’s CPC Core Modules are available for purchase through 12/31/2025. Please note that you must complete all aspects of the course by 11:59 pm on 12/31/2025 to obtain CE credit.
Once the CPC Core Modules expire, you will lose access to the content and can no longer receive CE credit for the modules. Please download any materials you would like to keep prior to the 12/31/2025 expiration date.
Once the CPC Core Modules expire, you will lose access to the content. Please download any materials you would like to keep prior to the 12/31/2025 expiration date.
MAC Ed (Class A) requirements: 60 MAC Ed (Class A) credits per 4-year CPC cycle. Credits in excess of the required 60 in a four-year cycle can be used to meet your MAC Dev (Class B) requirements.
MAC Dev (Class B) requirements: 40 MAC Dev (Class B) credits per 4-year CPC cycle. MAC Dev (Class B) credits are not assessed and do not need prior approval. Fulfill MAC Dev (Class B) requirements by using any excess MAC Ed (Class A) credits earned during your four-year cycle (All 100 credits can be MAC Ed (Class A)).
MAC Check: A required, self‑paced online component of the NBCRNA’s certification program. It replaces the former Continued Professional Certification Assessment (CPCA) with quarterly knowledge checks delivered through a longitudinal assessment platform that tracks CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist performance over 13 quarters, provides immediate feedback and explanations, allows flexible access via mobile or desktop, and requires additional continuing education credits if performance standards are not met.