CRNA Advanced Practice

Alabama CRNA License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Alabama

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$78.5

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Restricted Practice

CRNA: state has NOT opted out of the CMS Medicare physician-supervision requirement; physician supervision is required for CRNA anesthesia services under Medicare. State scope may differ.

Prescriptive Authority: Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-9-.04 CRNA Standards of Practice grants no independent prescriptive/ordering authority; the collaborative-practice-agreement prescribing framework at 610-X-9-.14 et seq. applies only to CRNPs, not CRNAs. CRNAs administer anesthesia per AANA standards congruent with Alabama law.

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Note: As of January 1, 2025, entry-level nurse anesthetist programs must be doctoral (DNP or DNAP). CRNAs educated prior to this date with an MSN remain eligible.

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

NBCRNA

Required

Yes

National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

3 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$175
Total	$78.5

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$78.5

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 6 hours required

Prerequisites

To become a CRNA in Alabama, you must first hold an active RN license and typically have ICU experience. Alabama is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Alabama RN Requirements