Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Board of Nursing) · CRNA

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Below is exactly what Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Board of Nursing) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from UDPL(N~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Utah has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-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]
Hrs vary

Utah APRN renewal requires CURRENT national certification or recertification in the licensee's specialty area of practice — no separate state CE hour total is required for APRNs except for the legacy pre-1992 alternative path.

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“An APRN shall comply with the following: (i)(A) be currently certified or recertified in the licensee's specialty area of practice; or (B) if licensed before July 1, 1992, complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and 400 hours of practice.”
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
30 hrs
Biennial

Legacy alternative: APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992 who are not nationally certified must complete 30 hours of approved CE PLUS 400 hours of practice per biennium.

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“if licensed before July 1, 1992, complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and 400 hours of practice.”
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b)(i)(B)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalPharmacology[1]
Hrs vary

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must comply with Utah Admin. Code R156-37-402 and Utah Code § 58-37-6.5 in addition to APRN renewal requirements.

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“(ii) if authorized to prescribe controlled substances, comply with Section R156-37-402 and Section 58-37-6.5.”
Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b)(ii)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Utah 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 Utah CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward Utah CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
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 Utah.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Utah CRNAs need?
None as a contact-hour total for currently-certified CRNAs. Under R156-31b-303(3)(b), the APRN renewal pathway is to be "currently certified or recertified in the licensee's specialty area of practice" — for CRNAs that means active NBCRNA recertification. A 30-hour CE pathway exists only as a legacy alternative for APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992 who are not nationally certified.
Does Utah require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. Utah APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis as the renewal pathway under R156-31b-303(3)(b)(i)(A).
Is Utah part of the APRN Compact?
Yes — Utah enacted the APRN Compact in 2020 and is one of four enacting states. The compact is not yet operational pending seven enacting states. Utah is also a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my Utah CRNA license renewal date?
Use the Utah license verification tool at https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html or contact Utah DOPL.

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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. Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303 — LPN, RN, and APRN License Renewal — Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “An APRN shall comply with the following: (i)(A) be currently certified or recertified in the licensee's specialty area of practice; or (B) if licensed before July 1, 1992, complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and 400 hours of practice.”Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b) · Effective 2025-01-16
    “if licensed before July 1, 1992, complete 30 hours of approved continuing education and 400 hours of practice.”Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b)(i)(B)
    “(ii) if authorized to prescribe controlled substances, comply with Section R156-37-402 and Section 58-37-6.5.”Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-303(3)(b)(ii)
  2. 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. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (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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