Ohio Board of Nursing · CRNA

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from OBN~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Mandatory topics

Ohio has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 24-hour total.

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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[1]
0 hrs
Biennial

For the first period of renewal immediately following the initial issuance of the APRN license by the Board, a licensee is not required to complete any contact hours of continuing education.

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“For the first period of renewal immediately following the initial issuance of the advanced practice registered nurse license by the board, a licensee is not required to complete any contact hours of continuing education.”
Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
24 hrs
Biennial

CRNAs must hold and maintain current NBCRNA national certification as a condition of Ohio APRN-CRNA licensure. NBCRNA hours obtained for national certification can be applied to the Ohio 24-hour state CE total.

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“Each advanced practice registered nurse who obtains continuing nursing education in the nurse's area of practice for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining a national certification may use those continuing education hours to satisfy the continuing education requirements for renewal.”
Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Ohio 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 credits accepted toward the 24-hour Ohio CE total.Sourcehttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-8-10[1]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward the 24-hour Ohio CE total.Sourcehttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-8-10[1]
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 Ohio.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Ohio CRNAs need?
24 contact hours of continuing nursing education per biennial renewal, under Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10. CRNAs are explicitly NOT subject to the 12-hour advanced pharmacology requirement that applies to CNS/CNM/CNP designations.
Does Ohio require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. Ohio APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification. NBCRNA continuing education hours obtained for national certification maintenance can also be used to satisfy the Ohio 24-hour state CE total.
Is Ohio part of the APRN Compact?
No, Ohio has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. Ohio is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my Ohio CRNA license renewal date?
Use the Ohio eLicense portal at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_communitieslicense or contact the Ohio Board of Nursing.

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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. Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10 — APRN Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “For the first period of renewal immediately following the initial issuance of the advanced practice registered nurse license by the board, a licensee is not required to complete any contact hours of continuing education.”Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10 · Effective 2018-01-01
    “Each advanced practice registered nurse who obtains continuing nursing education in the nurse's area of practice for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining a national certification may use those continuing education hours to satisfy the continuing education requirements for renewal.”Ohio Admin. Code 4723-8-10

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 Ohio Board of Nursing, 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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