1. (1) Proof of maintaining certification by the NCCAA or its successor organization will be considered sufficient proof of the required continuing education hours.
2. (2) Acceptable continuing education includes continuing education hours accredited by the NCCAA, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, or the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
3. (3) Proof of compliance documentation of all continuing education hours must be retained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the calendar year in which the continuing education was acquired. The documentation must be produced for inspection and verification, if requested by the Division.

4. (4) Documentation verifying completion of the continuing education hours may consist of any one of the following:

   1. (a) Original certificates or photocopies of original certificates from course providers verifying the licensee’s attendance and/or completion of hours;
   2. (b) Original letters or photocopies of original letters from course providers verifying the licensee’s attendance and/or completion of hours; and
   3. (c) Transcripts from course providers verifying the licensee’s attendance and/or completion of hours.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-21-102 and 63-21-107. Administrative History: Emergency rules filed May 20, 2026; effective through November 16, 2026. ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS