Re: Is the AA profession gaining ground? Originally Posted by urgewrx 
That is not true. So much for your "facts". MD's have to renew their license every 2-3 years and are usually asked to complete between 40 to 60 credit hours. On top of that their board certification (after year 2000) expires every 10 years.
For more info check you local state licensing board and theaba.org
From the mouth of ABA - I called them.
MDA's before 2000 - no license expiration date, recert every 10 years. How many of these are in the OR's?
After 2000 -
due to public demand, and patient safety issues, MDA's must take a four hour exam, 350 cme's and have an active license. This is done every
10 years.
Some states may have further requirments beyond what is set by the ABA.
CRNA's - recert - must have clean license, working atleast 850 hrs over the two years, between recert, and complete 40 ceu's every
2 years. This recert process was set by the AANA. Different states may have other requirments. The requirments were not set due to questions about public safety issues. 
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