The Nurse Anesthesia program is a 27-month, full-time, front-loaded program that includes a clinical anesthesia residency. The first year curriculum is devoted to advanced science courses, graduate core courses and specialty courses which form the basis for advanced specialty concepts later in the program. The clinical component starts in September of the second year. During clinical experiences, increasing responsibility for anesthesia patient care under tutorial guidance is afforded. The application of theoretical knowledge to the realities of clinical practice is a dynamic process that enhances and enriches learning as well as prepares the graduate to function effectively and competently as a professional. The sequential design of the program permits the student to acquire the skills necessary to move along this continuum.
The program is as per requirements by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for accreditation.
Clinical Sites
Clinical sites are available at Serrekunda Hospital, Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital and can be permanent or rotating. Clinical sites vary from other medical centers to community hospitals.
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