Are NWAS/NWS courses approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)?

No. Northwest Anesthesia Seminars (NWAS) / Northwest Seminars (NWS) is not an accredited provider with the ANCC.

However, the ANCC accepts continuing medical education (CME) approved for CME hours sponsored by organizations, agencies, or educational institutions accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ANCC also accepts continuing nursing education (CNE) approved for nursing contact hours by an accredited provider or approver of nursing continuing education. We are an approved provider for the following state boards of nursing: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, MI, MS, NH, NM, SC, TN, WV, or WY (Provider Number 50-7480).