The CPC Assessment is a performance standard assessment, not a pass/fail exam. It assesses your knowledge in the four core knowledge areas (domains) of nurse anesthesia practice:

• Airway Management
• Applied Clinical Pharmacology
• Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology
• Anesthesia Equipment, Technology, and Safety

This three-hour, 150-question self-assessment can identify areas that may need additional study. It can be taken at home or other quiet, distraction-free location (with good internet access), or at a testing center–it’s your choice.

Unlike the National Certification Examination (NCE), we understand that the knowledge required of an experienced CRNA differs from that required of a new practitioner. The CPCA is based on a nationwide practice analysis of hundreds of practicing nurse anesthetists to ensure the knowledge covered is common to all CRNAs, regardless of practice focus.