OLLIVATE FOR CRNAS
A smart & fun way to earn CRNA CEs.
Earn 70+ AANA-approved Class A CE credits that support your MAC Ed requirements in quick, game-based sessions you can complete right from your phone.
Partnered with AANA
Ollivate partners with AANA to bring gamified healthcare education and CE to the CRNA community.
Built by a CRNA educator
Focused, practical CE for nurse anesthesia professionals.
Designed for busy CRNAs
Complete CEs on your schedule and in just minutes a day!
How to Earn
Class A CE with Ollivate.
Choose a Topic
Start with an available CE module and work through the content at your own pace.
Review the Content
Move through the educational content and answer the required questions to demonstrate comprehension.
Complete the Self-Evaluation
Fill out the required survey questions and reflect on your experience.
Redeem Your CE Credit
Verify your AANA membership and redeem your CE credit. We'll report completed CEs automatically.
Gamified CE
for Busy CRNAs.
Complete Daily Quests
Small goals help you keep momentum going as you work through CE.
Earn XP + Progress
Earn rewards and track progress as you complete CE content.
Climb the Leaderboards
Bring a little friendly competition to required learning.
60+ AANA-Approved
Class A CE Credits
From core anesthesia principles to emerging trends, Ollivate CEs are designed to be practical, current, and clinically relevant.
Ollivate offers AANA prior-approved Class A CE programs.
CE topics throughout the app are organized by clinical category for learning, and are delivered within AANA-approved programs. Completed credits are reported using assigned course IDs.
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Focused CE on managing high-risk cardiac conditions and maintaining hemodynamic stability across the perioperative continuum.
Topics include:
Aortic stenosis
Heart failure
AV node blocks
and more
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Practical CE covering anesthetic and perioperative medications, with emphasis on clinical application and emerging therapies.
Topics include:
Dexmedetomidine
GLP-1 receptor agonists
Remimazolam
And more
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CE addressing neurologic conditions and cognitive outcomes relevant to anesthesia care and recovery.
Topics include:
Myasthenia gravis
Neuromuscular disorders
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)
And more
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Evidence-based CE focused on improving perioperative outcomes through optimization and recovery strategies.
Topics Include:
ERAS protocols
Obstructive sleep apnea
Goal-directed fluid therapy
And more
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Forward-looking CE covering evolving technologies, safety considerations, and professional issues in anesthesia.
Topics include:
Artificial intelligence in the OR
NBCRNA MAC program overview
Professional practice updates
And more
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CE designed to strengthen interpretation of monitoring data, device use, and intraoperative decision-making.
Topics include:
Anesthesia gas machine fundamentals
Mechanical ventilation modes
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS)
And more
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CE addressing endocrine and metabolic conditions that directly impact anesthetic planning and perioperative management.
Topics include:
Diabetes management
Obesity and anesthesia risk
Chronic glucocorticoid therapy
And more
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CE centered on prevention, recognition, and response to high-risk events in anesthesia practice.
Topics include:
Malignant hyperthermia
Operating room fire prevention
Medication errors
And more
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Targeted CE aligned with core knowledge areas relevant to MAC renewal and ongoing certification.
Topics include:
Anesthesia monitoring principles
Volatile anesthetic agents
Anesthesia foundations (pharmacology)
And more
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A structured review of adult and pediatric resuscitation principles, focused on algorithm-based decision-making, rhythm recognition, airway management, and team-based code response.
Topics Include:
BLS fundamentals: high-quality CPR, AED use, pediatric modifications, and chain of survival
ACLS foundations: ECG interpretation, shockable vs non-shockable rhythms, and pharmacologic algorithms
PALS management: pediatric respiratory failure, shock states, and weight-based medication dosing
And more
Simple, Flexible CE Plans
Choose how and when you redeem AANA-approved CE credits.
The Team Behind a Better CRNA CE Experience
Founded by husband-and-wife team Dr. Joshua Olson, DNP, CRNA, and April Olson, and built with technology leadership from Tyler Mays, Ollivate brings together CRNA expertise, learning strategy, and gamified product design to make required CE more engaging, practical, and easier to complete.
Play Anywhere. Earn CEs.
Represent Your State.
From scrubs to the beach to the pick-up line — you’re one download away from smarter, faster CEs.
Your first CE is free. And the leaderboard is waiting…
Join CRNAs Across the Nation
Leveling Up The Way They Earn CE.
See what CRNAs are saying about earning CE with Ollivate.
“I finally pulled the trigger and purchased the CRNA version of Ollivate and have been enjoying the format and information presented. I like the lessons and appreciate the monthly question banks! It’s knocking the cobwebs off some information and reinforcing other topics. Thanks for keeping an old man sharp!.”
Skip L.
CRNA
“I really enjoy it, I find it very easy and usually I'm doing it on the go on vacation days so it's perfect that it's an app, rather than how I was using it as a student. It makes it so easy! Also, very happy it sends directly to AANA. I told my coworkers and a few of them have purchased, so I'm glad other people are getting to enjoy it too!"
Delaney K.
CRNA
“Please tell Dr. Olson and the entire staff how much I appreciate this app and program. It is one of the best CRNA CME. I've ever done in my 40 years of practice and it has helped increase my scores on my recertification. Thanks again."
John P.
CRNA
“I've used every platform and this is the only one that actually fits into my life.”
Renee
CRNA
“This feels like Duolingo for nurse anesthetists. Fast, fun, and it works.”
Dan
CRNA
“Very Cool. Did the first CE just now. Good job on this. ”
Eric
CRNA
Frequently Asked Questions about CRNA CE
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Yes. Ollivate offers AANA-approved Class A CE credits. CE topics in the app are delivered within approved programs and reported using assigned course IDs.
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Learn and review content in the app at no cost. When you’re ready to earn CE, purchase and redeem a credit, complete a brief evaluation, and your completion is submitted directly to AANA.
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Once a CE course is completed and redeemed for credit, Ollivate reports the completed credit directly to the AANA CE Portal using the assigned course ID.
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No. You can learn and play in the app for free. You only pay when you choose to redeem a CE credit.
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No. Purchased credits do not expire.
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Ollivate can help you complete your 60-credit Class A CE MAC Ed requirement, and any additional eligible MAC Ed credits you earn can count toward your total requirements.
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New CE topics and approved programs are added quarterly.