What do you need for the NBCRNA CPC and MAC Program?
Whether you’re in the CPC Program or the new MAC Program, we have all the resources you need to support your recertification.
Our courses award Class A credits, meeting the CPC Program standards as well as the MAC Ed and MAC Dev requirements. And after the initial 60 are earned, they are able to be applied towards your Class B credit requirements.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We’re here to simplify the process for you.
As CRNAs ourselves, we understand the challenge of fitting Continuing Education Credits into your busy schedule.
APEX makes it easy with convenient, engaging, and easy-to-use online anesthesia courses that fit your lifestyle.
Conveniently learn anywhere, anytime on desktop or mobile.
No stress post-tests with three attempts to pass.
Take your post-tests open-book.
We report CE Class A credits for active AANA members.
Discover the APEX difference.
How each CRNA course supports your CE requirements.
The most convenient way to complete your Core Module requirements.
23 CRNA Class A credits (includes 8 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Officially recognized by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Approved by the AANA (1040033, 1040034, 1040160, 1040159)
What you’ll get:
- All 4 CPC Core Modules recognized by the NBCRNA: Airway Management Techniques, Applied Clinical Pharmacology, Human Physiology & Pathophysiology, and Anesthesia Technology.
- The perfect balance between CRNA CPC review content and clinically relevant teaching to inform your practice.
- Over 125 practice questions to help you review for the CPC Assessment.
How to access this course:
- Flexible learning online or offline.
- Choose the format that’s best for you with video, printable PDFs, and streaming audio (you’ll get all of them).
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever).
The most efficient way to earn Class A credits and keep your knowledge sharp.
25 Class A credits (includes 3 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1044746)
What you’ll get:
- 25 quizzes covering the essentials of anesthesia practice.
- 6 multiple choice questions per quiz.
- 3 attempts to pass each quiz at 80% or higher.
- Earn 1 Class A credit for every quiz you pass (up to 25 Class A credits).
- Detailed explanations for all correct and incorrect answer choices.
- A study guide to support your learning.
- Practice for your MAC Check requirement.
How to access this course:
- Learn anywhere, anytime from desktop or mobile.
- Instant access + 1 years from purchase date to complete the course and earn your credits.
Fill in your knowledge gaps with our CRNA review course.
70 CRNA Class A credits (includes 15 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1040600).
What you’ll get:
- Depending on your practice, you know some topics really well, but you likely have knowledge gaps in others.
- That’s why we developed a “choose your learning path” format that makes it easy to learn what you need and skip what you don’t.
- Here’s how we present each lesson (only complete what you need to fill in the gaps):
- Pre-Lesson Question = Identify knowledge gaps with a practice question (it’s not graded).
- Rapid Review = Get a quick refresher on the “must know” info in a condensed, no-fluff list.
- In-Depth Review = Want to learn more? Choose to explore the topic on a deeper level.
- Practice = Reinforce what you learned with interactive practice activities.
- This course does not include the CPC Core Modules. You can purchase them separately or sign up for our All-Inclusive Bundle, which includes everything you need for your 4-year CPC cycle.
How to access this course:
- Learn anywhere, anytime from desktop or mobile.
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course and earn your credits.
Stay current with clinically relevant articles and audio.
We have several volumes available:
- Vol. 1 = 22.5 Class A credits (includes 7 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1042978).
- Released fall of 2021.
- Vol. 2 = 30 Class A credits (includes 13.5 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1044883).
- Released fall of 2022.
- Vol. 3 = 30 Class A credits (includes 19 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1043804).
- Released fall of 2023.
- Vol. 4 = 30 Class A credits (includes 12 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1044936).
- Released fall of 2024.
What you’ll get:
- A masterclass on a variety of interesting issues impacting anesthesia practice.
- Volumes 2, 3 and 4 include 20 original articles written by experts. Volume 1 contains 15 articles.
How to access this course:
- Flexible CRNA continuing education courses online or offline.
- Choose the format that’s best for you with online access, printable PDFs, and streaming audio (you’ll get all of them).
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever).
Get everything you need for your 4-year CPC or MAC cycle for one price.
Over 150 CRNA Class A credits (including more than 40 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics)
- Approved by the AANA (1040033, 1040034, 1040160, 1040159, 1040600, 1042978, 1042542, 1043804, 1044746).
- Core Modules are officially recognized by the NBCRNA.
What you’ll get:
- All of our CRNA continuing education courses:
- All four CPC Core Modules recognized by the NBCRNA
- Back to Basics Review Course
- CRNA Updates Vol. 1-4
- CRNA CE Mastery QBank
How to access this course:
- See each course description for demos and modes of delivery.
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever).
Your plan for CRNA continuing education.
Learning with APEX is easy as 1, 2, 3...
Step 1: Sign up
Get instant access to your continuing education courses and Class A credits.
Step 2: Learn
Learn the course content whenever it's convenient for you.
Step 3: Earn
Earn your Class A credits so you can get back to enjoying life.
Get peace of mind with our 100% money back guarantee.
When you choose APEX for CRNA continuing education, we’ll help you become the most knowledgeable CRNA you can be.
What if you decide APEX isn’t for you?
Email us within seven days of your enrollment, and we’ll give you a full refund. You must request your refund before you earn any credits.
We've helped over 50,000 students and Nurse Anesthetists.
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Kristen Brady, CRNA
"The information is easy to access, and the content is explained in a way that keeps me interested. It was a seamless process to obtain CE credits."
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"The information presented was not only relevant, but the "myth buster" sections that look at old practice vs. the latest research were extremely useful."
Brigette Vyborny, CRNA
"APEX uses current data and relevant topics to keep CRNAs up-to-date. The website is streamlined and easy to navigate."
$719.20 After 20% Group Discount!
Bundle Includes:
- Includes ALL of our CRNA courses except CRNA Updates Vol. 1-4
- With 118 Class A credits approved by the AANA, Includes > 26 pharmacology credits
- All 4 CPC Core Modules, recognized by the NBCRNA
- Back to Basics Review Course
- New! Now Includes CE Mastery QBank
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
$799.20 After 20% Group Discount!
Bundle Includes:
- Includes ALL of our CRNA courses except 4 CPC Core Modules
- With over 207 Class A credits approved by the AANA, Includes > 65 pharmacology credits
- Back to Basics Review Course
- CRNA Updates Volumes 1-4
- New! Now includes CE Mastery QBank & CRNA Updates Vol. 4
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
$879.20 After 20% Group Discount!
Bundle Includes:
- Includes ALL of our CRNA courses
- With over 230 Class A credits approved by the AANA, Includes > 75 pharmacology credits
- All 4 CPC Core Modules, recognized by the NBCRNA
- Back to Basics Review Course
- CRNA Updates Volumes 1-4
- New! Now includes CE Mastery QBank & CRNA Updates Vol. 4
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Lower cost-per-credit compared to other Core Module providers
- 20% Group discount applied!
- 23 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 8 pharmacology credits)
- Includes all 4 CPC Core Modules officially recognized by the NBCRNA
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Less than $7 per credit with 20% discount!
- 70 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 15 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 2 years from purchase date to complete the course and earn your credits
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- Less than $8 per credit with 20% discount!
- 22.5 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 7 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Less than $8 per credit with 20% discount!
- 30 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 13.5 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Less than $8 per credit with 20% discount!
- 30 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 19 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Less than $8 per credit with 20% discount!
- 30 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 12 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
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- Less than $10 per credit with 20% discount!
- 25 Class A credits approved by the AANA (includes 3 pharmacology credits)
- Instant access + 1 year from purchase date to complete the course and earn your credits
Have questions?
We have you covered.
Will APEX report my credits to the AANA?
We report credits for active AANA members on normal business days Monday – Friday.
If you’re not an AANA member, you can print your credit transcript to submit to the NBCRNA.
Is APEX founded and operated by CRNAs?
Yes! APEX is founded and operated by CRNAs who care about you.
Do your courses satisfy the requirements for the NBCRNA CPC Program?
Yes! Our courses have AANA prior-approval for Class A credits. Our Core Modules are officially recognized by the NBCRNA.
Can I use APEX to earn Class A credits for the NBCRNA CPC Program?
Yes! Our courses have AANA prior-approval for Class A credits. Our Core Modules are officially recognized by the NBCRNA.
Can I complete the same CE course more than once?
Yes! You can repeat any course whenever we receive a new AANA approval number for that course.
- We receive new AANA approval numbers for our courses every several years.
- So long as you complete the course under a different AANA number, you can complete the course again for Class A credits.
Can I renew or extend access to a CRNA course?
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way. If you need extra time to earn your credits, contact us, and we’ll gladly extend your course access.
If you’d like to enroll in a course that you used previously (to earn credits again), email us at info@apexanesthesia.com so we can re-enroll you into a course.
Do the CPC Core Modules have an expiration date?
If you purchase the CPC Core Module Bundle, you’ll have 1 year from purchase date to complete the course, earn your credits, and download the PDFs (keep the PDFs forever)
If you purchase the All-Inclusive Bundle (where you’ll get everything you need for your 4-year CPC cycle), you’ll have 2 years to complete your Core Modules.
What are the software and hardware requirements to use APEX?
You can access APEX from your computer, tablet, and smartphone. You can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another device.
- Consistent minimum internet connection with a speed of 1.5 Mbps (10-25 Mbps for video).
- Modern browser that has been updated within the last 12 months and has cookies and JavaScript enabled. Supported browsers include: Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
Note: Browsers that are outdated or unsupported, such as older versions of Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or lesser-known browsers like Opera, may operate without issues but are not guaranteed to work seamlessly and are not supported. Certain operating environments, such as Linux, may also function but are not officially supported.
What's the difference between CRNA Updates Vol. 1, 2, 3 and 4?
All volumes of CRNA Updates use the same convenient format – PDF articles that also include streaming audio. We release a new volume of CRNA Updates every year:
- Vol. 4 was released in late fall of 2024. It includes 20 articles with 30 Class A credits including 12 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.
- Vol. 3 was released in late fall of 2023. It includes 20 articles with 30 Class A credits including 19 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.
- Vol. 2 was released in late fall of 2022. It includes 20 articles with 30 Class A credits including 13.5 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.
- Vol. 1 was released in late fall of 2021. It includes 15 articles with 22.5 Class A credits including 7 credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.
Does Back to Basics include the CPC Core Modules?
No. Back to Basics and CPC Core Modules are two separate courses with different learning objectives.
You can sign up for each separately or get both courses (with a discount) in our All-Inclusive Bundle, which includes everything you need for your entire 4-year CPC Program.
What is your refund policy?
We want to provide you with a world-class experience every step of the way.
While thousands of students and CRNAs choose APEX for board review and continuing education, what if you decide it isn’t for you?
Email us within seven days of your purchase, and we’ll give you a full refund.
Because of the nature of digital courses, we do not offer refunds (full or partial) beyond seven days of your purchase.
- If you’re a CRNA, you must request your refund BEFORE earning credits (you earn credits by taking a post-test).
- If you’re a student who failed the NCE, then review our student guarantee for our refund policy.
