Michigan Board of Nursing (MIBON) · CRNA

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBN(~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 25 hours is the total CME requirement. Michigan also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 25-hour total.

Pain Management[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
Per Michigan LARA Nursing FAQ: '25 hours of continuing education... including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management.' Also stated in rule R 338.10601(2): 'not less than 2 hours of the 25 required hours... in pain and pain symptom management in each renewal period.'
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“25 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management”
Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601(2); LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Implicit Bias[2]
2 hrs
Biennial
2 hrs implicit bias training within 5 years preceding licensure (eff. 6/1/2022). Ongoing: 1 hr per year of license cycle = 2 hrs/biennium. Confirmed both in rule R 338.7004(2) (applies to all article 15 licensees, including nurses) and the LARA Nursing Licensing Guide renewal checklist: '1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of their license or registration cycle... not a one-time training.'
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“shall have completed a minimum of 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the applicant's license or registration cycle.”
Mich. Admin. Code R 338.7004(2)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Human Trafficking[1]
Hrs vary
One-time
One-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking, required prior to first renewal after the rule's effective date. No specific hour count is set by rule — it is a one-time training requirement, not an hours-based mandate (R 338.10105 sets content standards only).
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“Licensees seeking renewal must certify on their renewal application that prior to renewing their license they have completed a one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the standards in Administrative Rule 338.10105.”
LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026), renewal checklist; standards: Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10105See source [1] in Primary Sources
Opioid/Substance Use[1]
Hrs vary
One-time
One-time training in opioids and other controlled substance awareness — required only for licensees who hold a controlled substance license. No specific hour count is set by rule — it is a one-time training requirement, not an hours-based mandate (R 338.3135 sets content standards only).
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“If an applicant for license renewal also holds a controlled substance license, they shall have completed prior to renewal a 1-time training in opioids and other controlled substance awareness that meets the standards established in Administrative Rule 338.3135.”
LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026), renewal checklist; Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601(3) / R 338.3135See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

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

Relicensure applicants whose Michigan license has lapsed for less than 3 years and who are currently licensed in another U.S. state or Canadian province are not required to submit proof of continuing education to relicense.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Michigan CRNAs need?
25 contact hours per biennium under Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10602, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Layered on top: 2 hours of implicit bias training per biennium (1 hour per year of the cycle), a one-time human trafficking training, and a one-time opioids/controlled substance awareness training for CRNAs who hold a controlled substance license (the last two carry no statutory contact-hour count). CRNAs satisfy most of the 25-hour total through NBCRNA recertification CE. APRN specialty certification renewal additionally requires active NBCRNA certification.
Does Michigan require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for the APRN specialty certification, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal.
Is Michigan part of the APRN Compact?
No. Michigan is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and has not enacted the APRN Compact. CRNAs practicing in Michigan must hold Michigan-issued credentials.
Where can I check my Michigan CRNA license renewal date?
License status and verification are available through the LARA license search at michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-search/license-search.

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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.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Nursing/Licensing-Info-and-Forms/Nursing-Licensing-Guide-FAQ-12626.pdf
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    “25 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601(2); LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026)
    “Licensees seeking renewal must certify on their renewal application that prior to renewing their license they have completed a one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the standards in Administrative Rule 338.10105.”LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026), renewal checklist; standards: Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10105
    “If an applicant for license renewal also holds a controlled substance license, they shall have completed prior to renewal a 1-time training in opioids and other controlled substance awareness that meets the standards established in Administrative Rule 338.3135.”LARA Nursing Licensing Guide (rev. 1/26/2026), renewal checklist; Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601(3) / R 338.3135
  2. https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-7004
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    “shall have completed a minimum of 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the applicant's license or registration cycle.”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.7004(2) · Effective 2022-06-01

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