Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation) · CRNA

Vermont CE Requirements for CRNAs

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from VBN

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 Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation)

Mandatory topics

No topic requirement applies to all CRNAs in Vermont. 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.

ConditionalGeneral[1]
Hrs vary

Vermont APRN renewal requires (1) maintaining national certification AND (2) demonstrating active practice of 50 days (400 hours) in the previous 2 years OR 120 days (960 hours) in the previous 5 years. No state CE hour total is required.

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9-7 Education and Practice Requirement. To be eligible for initial licensure or to renew or reinstate an APRN license, an applicant must have (a) For initial licensure and renewals, (1) Graduated from an APRN program within two years of making the application; or (2) Practiced as a licensed APRN for a minimum of: i. 50 days (400 hours) in the previous two years; or ii. 120 days (960 hours) in the previous five years; and (3) Maintained certification by a national certification accreditation body.
VT Admin. Rules of the Board of Nursing § 9-7See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation) 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[2]
NBCRNA Class B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
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 Vermont.

FAQ
Which board licenses CRNAs in Vermont?
The Vermont Board of Nursing, housed within the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). CRNAs are licensed as APRNs under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 28 and the Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing.
How many state-level CE hours do Vermont CRNAs need?
None. Vermont APRN renewal under Part 9-7 of the Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing requires (1) maintaining national certification (NBCRNA for CRNAs) and (2) active practice of 50 days (400 hours) in the previous 2 years or 120 days (960 hours) in the previous 5 years. There is no state CE hour total.
Does Vermont require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. VT APRN-CRNA recognition requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis.
Is Vermont part of the APRN Compact?
No, VT has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. VT is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my Vermont CRNA license renewal date?
Use the OPR license lookup at https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/ or contact the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, 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. Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    9-7 Education and Practice Requirement. To be eligible for initial licensure or to renew or reinstate an APRN license, an applicant must have (a) For initial licensure and renewals, (1) Graduated from an APRN program within two years of making the application; or (2) Practiced as a licensed APRN for a minimum of: i. 50 days (400 hours) in the previous two years; or ii. 120 days (960 hours) in the previous five years; and (3) Maintained certification by a national certification accreditation body.VT Admin. Rules of the Board of Nursing § 9-7 · Effective 2023-05-11
  2. Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30