Staying compliant with National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) requirements is critical for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). Whether you need guidance on CME requirements, tips for avoiding late fees, or help selecting the best courses, this resource page is your go-to hub for all things NCCAA.
Explore the articles below to find the information you need to maintain your certification and advance your career.
Requirements reviewed August 18, 2026, against the NCCAA CME Handbook (rev. November 8, 2025) and the current NCCAA web-portal notice.
This hub article provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about NCCAA CME requirements, including Category I and II CME, deadlines, and ...
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Learn everything you need to know about NCCAA CME requirements, including the 50-hour rule, CAA Category I and II CME breakdowns, and important deadlines.
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A step-by-step guide to submitting your CME hours through your NCCAA account, complete with tips for organizing your documentation and ensuring compliance.
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Discover practical strategies to plan your CME activities, meet deadlines, and avoid costly late fees.
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Understand the key differences between CAA Category I and II CME, including how to allocate your hours and choose activities that count.
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Find out how to evaluate CME courses based on accreditation, flexibility, cost, and relevance to your anesthesia practice.
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If you are a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) preparing for your biennial registration, you’ve likely asked: “Do my ACLS and PALS certifications count toward my NCCAA CME requirements?”
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Bookmark this page and refer back whenever you need help navigating NCCAA requirements or planning your CME activities. For a curated selection of high-quality, NCCAA-accepted CME credits, check out CMEforCAAs.com courses today!
Browse CME CoursesCheck the accrediting body and the activity’s focus. Activities accredited by organizations like the ACCME or AAPA and specific to anesthesia fall under Category I. All courses on CME for CAAs meet this requirement.
You can complete late CME registration through August 31, but the NCCAA handbook lists an $895 late CME registration fee after the June 1 deadline. If registration and all applicable fees are not current by August 31, the NCCAA says decertification occurs on September 1.
CAAs need 50 hours every two years.
A minimum of 40 hours, but all 50 hours can be Category I.
Ten hours, but CAAs can do all Category I CME to meet their requirements and not use any Category II.
No, CME hours must be completed within the current two-year cycle.
Sign in to your NCCAA account through the current web portal to review your CME registration status. The NCCAA currently directs users to the web portal while its mobile apps are offline for maintenance and upgrades.
Review the notice from the NCCAA and follow its instructions. If an audit requests additional documentation, submit complete, legible copies of the original CME-credit documents by the deadline in the notice. Contact the NCCAA if the notice does not explain how to correct the issue.