The ABA strives to meet high standards for continuing education and offer Continuing Education (CE) credits that meet the needs of the many facets of our membership.
Accredited Organizations
Contact hours are awarded after verification of an individual’s full attendance and successful completion of an online evaluation form. Please see specific educational activities for details on CE hours and accreditation status.
The American Burn Association is Accredited by the following organizations:
Physicians
The American Burn Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nurses
American Burn Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
ABLS LIVE Provider Course
American Burn Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation. The ABA designates this continuing education activity for 7.0 continuing education credit hours.
The American Burn Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (AACME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Burn Association designates this educational activity for 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABLS NOW Online Course
American Burn Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation. The ABA designates this continuing education activity for 5.0 continuing education credit hours.
The American Burn Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Burn Association designates this educational activity for 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.