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

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Below is exactly what Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from VBN(PR~4 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Vermont 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

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

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

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 Vermont.

FAQ
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. Vermont Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing (effective 2023-05-11)
    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. 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 Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation), 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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