Delaware Board of Nursing · CRNA

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Delaware Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from DBN~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 2, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 30 hours is the total CME requirement. Delaware also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 30-hour total.

Opioid/Substance Use[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
At least 3 of the 30 biennial contact hours must be in substance abuse.
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“During each biennium, each Registered Nurse must earn 30 contact hours and each Licensed Practical Nurse must earn 24 hours, to be credited to that biennium. At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse”
24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.1.1 (universal RN CE — reaches CRNAs via the underlying RN license; not prescriber-gated)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Abuse Reporting & Mandatory Reporter[1]
1 hr
Biennial
At least 1 hour on recognition of and response to suspected/known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons (children, elders, persons with disabilities), or on reporting obligations under board rules and 16 Del. C. § 903 (mandatory reporter law). Effective for renewals on or after October 1, 2025 per 24 Del. C. § 1906(a)(18).
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“at least one hour on the recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons including, but not limited to, children, elders, or persons with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities, or on the reporting obligations under the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Nursing”
24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.1.1; 24 Del. C. § 1906(a)(18)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Conditional requirements

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.

ConditionalControlled Substance Prescribing[2]
2 hrs
Biennial

Delaware CRNAs/APRNs holding a Delaware Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)

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“All practitioners must attest to completion of two hours of continuing education biennially in the areas of controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to the prescribing of controlled substances.”
DE CSAC Regs Section 3.1.3See source [2] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral[1]
Hrs vary
Biennial

Persons licensed by examination within a biennial renewal period are exempt from continuing education requirements for that biennium.

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“Those persons licensed by examination within a biennial renewal period are exempt from continuing education requirements for that biennium.”
24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.6.1See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Delaware Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A / MAC Ed credits qualify toward the underlying RN CE.
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours from accredited providers qualify. National certification or recertification counts as 20 contact hours during the biennium awarded; additional CE within recertification programs counts toward the 30-hour total (24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.3.3).
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Persons newly licensed by examination within a biennial renewal period are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that biennium (first-biennium exemption).

A licensee who experienced a physical or mental illness during the license period may apply to the Board of Nursing for a waiver providing an extension of time or exemption from some or all of the continuing education requirements for one renewal period (renewable if the illness extends beyond one period).

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Delaware CRNAs need?
Delaware RN base CE is 30 contact hours per biennium under 24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.1.1, including at least 3 hours of substance abuse content. Effective for renewals on or after October 1, 2025, the 30 hours must also include at least 1 hour on recognition of and response to abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons (or on related reporting obligations). National certification or recertification (NBCRNA) counts as 20 of the 30 hours under § 9.3.3. APRN renewal additionally requires active NBCRNA national certification and 1500 practice hours in the past 5 years (or 600 in the past 2 years).
Does Delaware require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN/CRNA licensure, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal.
Is Delaware part of the APRN Compact?
Delaware HAS enacted the APRN Compact (2021), but the compact is not yet operational. Delaware is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion. In practice, APRN/CRNA credentials remain single-state until the APRN Compact activates.
Where can I check my Delaware CRNA license renewal date?
License status and renewal information are available through the Delaware DELPROS portal at delpros.delaware.gov.

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Sources & Citations

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.

  1. 24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 — Board of Nursing Rules (verbatim §§ 8.0, 9.0)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “During each biennium, each Registered Nurse must earn 30 contact hours and each Licensed Practical Nurse must earn 24 hours, to be credited to that biennium. At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse”24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.1.1 (universal RN CE — reaches CRNAs via the underlying RN license; not prescriber-gated)
    “at least one hour on the recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons including, but not limited to, children, elders, or persons with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities, or on the reporting obligations under the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Nursing”24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.1.1; 24 Del. C. § 1906(a)(18) · Effective 2025-10-01
    “Those persons licensed by examination within a biennial renewal period are exempt from continuing education requirements for that biennium.”24 DE Admin. C. § 1900 § 9.2.6.1
  2. Delaware Controlled Substance Advisory Committee Regulations Section 3.1.3
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-13
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    “All practitioners must attest to completion of two hours of continuing education biennially in the areas of controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to the prescribing of controlled substances.”DE CSAC Regs Section 3.1.3

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