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

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated 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]
Hrs vary
One-time
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. Neither M.G.L. c. 112, § 264 nor the Chapter 260 board fact sheet specifies a contact-hour count — the statute delegates and the fact sheet says 'at least one … training' (a training, not an hour). Hours corrected 2026-07-04 (C23): hours 1 -> 0 / hoursUnspecified true to mirror siblings massachusetts-rn/-np exactly; the prior stored 1 hour was in no layer.
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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.”
M.G.L. c. 112, § 264 (statute layer captured: massachusetts/crna/mgl-112-264) + Chapter 260 board fact sheet (enforcement layer, one-time). Neither layer specifies an hour count — siblings model 0/hoursUnspecifiedSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia[2]
Hrs vary
One-time
One-time training in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia, required for nurses serving adult populations (Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018, eff. 11/7/2018). Required of applicants for initial licensure and as a condition of renewal. The statute does not specify a contact-hour count. Applies to CRNAs as APRN/RN licensees.
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“applicants for **initial licensure** must complete a one-time course of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.”
Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018, § 6 (statute layer captured: massachusetts/crna/acts-2018-c220 — '1-time completion', RN-scoped, adult populations; reaches CRNAs via the MA RN license 244 CMR 4.05(1)(b)1. requires for renewal) + MA BORN renewal page (enforcement layer)See source [2] in Primary Sources
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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

New licensees are not required to submit evidence of continuing education for their first (current) registration period. The 15-hour biennial CE requirement effectively does not apply to the initial registration cycle.

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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Other roles in Massachusetts

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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.”M.G.L. c. 112, § 264 (statute layer captured: massachusetts/crna/mgl-112-264) + Chapter 260 board fact sheet (enforcement layer, one-time). Neither layer specifies an hour count — siblings model 0/hoursUnspecified · Effective 2015-07-01
  2. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-nursing-license
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    “applicants for **initial licensure** must complete a one-time course of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.”Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018, § 6 (statute layer captured: massachusetts/crna/acts-2018-c220 — '1-time completion', RN-scoped, adult populations; reaches CRNAs via the MA RN license 244 CMR 4.05(1)(b)1. requires for renewal) + MA BORN renewal page (enforcement layer) · Effective 2018-11-07

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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