What are the qualifications of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?
1. Graduate from an approved school of nursing and hold current state licensure as a registered nurse. 2. Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetists. 3. Successfully complete the certification examination administered by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. 4. Comply with criteria for recertification every two years. What are the qualifications of an Anesthesiologist? 1. Graduation from an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree 2. Completion of a four-year residency in Anesthesiology with optional additional time for fellowship training in specialty areas such as pain management and pediatric anesthesia. 3. For board certification: completion of written and oral examinations. 4. Maintenance of medical licensure and hospital privileges through continuing medical education activities.
