0 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.
Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 13, 2026
These figures are compiled from official board materials — confirm current requirements with the Colorado Board of Nursing
No topic requirement applies to all CRNAs in Colorado. The conditional requirements below apply when the trigger described on each card is met.
These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.
CRNAs who hold Colorado APRN prescriptive authority (RXN)
“every advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority, except those exempted under Section (C)(3) of Rule 1.25, is required to complete at least two hours of training per renewal period”
Colorado Board of Nursing accepts NBCRNA Class A and AANA Approved toward the CE requirement for CRNAs.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
NBCRNA Class A | NBCRNA Class A / MAC Ed credits maintain the national certification required for APRN renewal. |
AANA Approved | AANA-approved CE qualifies. |
CRNAs are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Colorado.
Atlas CME tracks your hours, maps them to your state requirements, and reminds you before your license anniversary renewal.
Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.
“every advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority, except those exempted under Section (C)(3) of Rule 1.25, is required to complete at least two hours of training per renewal period”3 CCR 716-1 Rule 1.25(C)(1) · Effective 2019-12-15