Oklahoma Board of Nursing · CRNA

Oklahoma CE Requirements for CRNAs

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from OBN

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026

These figures are compiled from official board materials — confirm current requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Mandatory topics

No topic requirement applies to all CRNAs in Oklahoma. The conditional requirements below apply when the trigger described on each card is met.

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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.

ConditionalPharmacology[1]
8 hrs
Biennial

Oklahoma CRNAs holding authority to order, select, obtain and administer drugs must complete a minimum of 8 units of CE in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by NBCRNA, completed during the 2 years immediately preceding renewal.

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“documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a minimum of eight (8) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, completed during the two (2) years immediately preceding renewal.”
OAC 485:10-18-3(2)(B)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral[2]
Hrs vary

CRNAs must hold and maintain current NBCRNA national certification as a condition of OK APRN-CRNA licensure.

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“verification of current national certification.”
OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(D)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Oklahoma Board of Nursing accepts NBCRNA Class A and NBCRNA Class B toward the CE requirement for CRNAs.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
NBCRNA Class B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
Documentation & audit

CRNAs are responsible for retaining CE 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 Oklahoma.

FAQ
Which board licenses CRNAs in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). CRNAs are licensed as APRNs under the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 567.1 et seq.) and OAC Title 485. CRNA recognition was added to the Practice Act in 1976.
How many state-level CE hours do Oklahoma CRNAs need?
OK does not impose a CRNA-specific state CE hour total at the APRN level — active NBCRNA certification satisfies continuing competency. CRNAs holding OK prescriptive authority must additionally complete 8 units of advanced pharmacology CE related to anesthesia administration per biennium under OAC 485:10-18-3. Initial CRNA prescriptive-authority application requires 15 units (or completion of an approved nurse anesthesia program).
Does Oklahoma require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. OK APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis.
Is Oklahoma part of the APRN Compact?
No, OK has not enacted the APRN Compact as of 2026, so the APRN-CRNA credential remains single-state. OK IS, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license (implemented January 19, 2018).
Where can I check my Oklahoma CRNA license renewal date?
Use the OBN license verification tool at https://okbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup or contact OBN at (405) 962-1800.

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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. OAC 485:10-18-3 — Renewal of CRNA Prescriptive Authority
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a minimum of eight (8) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, completed during the two (2) years immediately preceding renewal.”OAC 485:10-18-3(2)(B) · Effective 2017-08-25
  2. OAC 485:10-18-2 — Initial Application for CRNA Prescriptive Authority
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “verification of current national certification.”OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(D)
  3. NBCRNA — Continued Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

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

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