Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA BORN) · CRNA

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

Below is exactly what Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA BORN) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBRN(B~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 15 hours is the total CME requirement. Massachusetts also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 15-hour total.

Domestic violence[1]
1 hr
Custom
Domestic and sexual violence training required ONCE as condition of licensure, renewal, revival or reinstatement (Massachusetts Chapter 260, eff. 7/1/2015). Not a recurring biennial requirement; satisfied once.
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“applicants and licensees shall participate in at least one domestic violence and sexual violence training as a condition for licensure, renewal, revival or reinstatement of licensure.”
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260; Chapter 260 BORN guidanceSee 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.

ConditionalGeneral CME[2]
Hrs vary
Biennial

Massachusetts APRNs (including CRNAs) must maintain active national certification (NBCRNA for CRNAs) per 244 CMR 4.00. APRNs with Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration must comply with state/federal CE for prescribing.

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“all Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) must maintain current certification through a Board approved national certifying organization in order to maintain current Board authorization to practice.”
244 CMR 4.00See source [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Massachusetts 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.
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

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Massachusetts.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Massachusetts CRNAs need?
Massachusetts RN CE is 15 contact hours per biennium. CRNAs satisfy this through NBCRNA recertification CE. APRN renewal additionally requires active NBCRNA certification.
Does Massachusetts require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN authorization, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal.
Is Massachusetts part of the APRN Compact?
No. Massachusetts is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and has not enacted the APRN Compact. CRNAs practicing in Massachusetts must hold Massachusetts-issued credentials.
Where can I check my Massachusetts CRNA license renewal date?
License status and renewal are managed through the Massachusetts eLicensing portal at elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/.

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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. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/chapter-260-training-in-domestic-sexual-violence
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    “applicants and licensees shall participate in at least one domestic violence and sexual violence training as a condition for licensure, renewal, revival or reinstatement of licensure.”Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260; Chapter 260 BORN guidance · Effective 2015-07-01
  2. https://www.mass.gov/regulations/244-CMR-400-advanced-practice-registered-nursing
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    “all Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) must maintain current certification through a Board approved national certifying organization in order to maintain current Board authorization to practice.”244 CMR 4.00

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA BORN), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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