How to Register NCCAA CME Credits: Step-by-Step Guide

Why Is CME Registration Important?

CAAs must complete and register 50 hours of eligible CME every two years. The biennial registration deadline is June 1 of the year registration is due. The standard registration fee is $295, and the NCCAA lists an $895 late registration fee after the June 1 deadline.

Accurate, timely registration helps protect your certification status and keeps your documented CME record current.

Step 1: Open Your NCCAA Account

1. Go to the official NCCAA web portal from a browser on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
2. Enter your existing NCCAA username and password. You do not need to create a new account.
3. Use the Password Retrieval option on the login page if you need to reset your password.
4. Review your account profile and make sure your contact information is current before entering activities.

Step 2: Enter Your CME Activities

For each CME activity, follow the current labels and instructions in the NCCAA portal. The NCCAA’s public registration guidance lists these required activity details:

• Title of the CME activity.
• Date or dates of the activity.
• Location of the activity.
• Name of the CME sponsor organization.
• CME accrediting organization, such as ACCME or AAPA.
• Number of credits awarded or earned.

Step 3: Keep Required Documentation Ready

Keep the certificate or other documentation issued for each activity. Confirm that your records support the activity title, date, sponsor, accrediting organization, credits earned, and your participation before completing the entry.

Portal controls and accepted file formats can change. Follow the upload instructions shown in your NCCAA account and retain your original documentation for your records and any future audit.

Step 4: Verify Your Credit Allocation

Before submitting, confirm that your registered hours satisfy the NCCAA category rules:

• Complete at least 40 hours of CAA Category I anesthesia CME.
• Use up to 10 hours of CAA Category II general medicine or professional development CME for the remaining requirement.
• CAA Category I CME may replace any or all Category II hours, so all 50 hours may be Category I.
• CAA Category II CME cannot replace the required 40 Category I hours.

Step 5: Submit Your Payment

The NCCAA lists a standard CME registration fee of $295. The payment option becomes available after the required CME hours have been entered.

Complete registration and payment by June 1 of the year registration is due. The NCCAA lists an $895 late registration fee after that deadline.

Step 6: Confirm Your Submission

1. Review every activity and credit amount for accuracy before submitting.
2. Confirm in your NCCAA account that your CME registration and payment were recorded.
3. Save your confirmation and retain the original activity documentation for your records.
4. Contact NCCAA support directly if your account does not show the expected status or if you encounter a submission problem.

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