Objectives  Discuss how the progression of nurse anesthesia program curricula may impact clinical practice of the nurse anesthetist  Describe Regional Anesthesia and its relevance to the clinical practice of the nurse anesthetist  Analyze the evolution of accredited nurse anesthesia program curricula since the development of accreditation standards in 1952  Define accreditation and discuss the history of the accreditation process, including the importance of accreditation to nurse anesthesia programs and the profession

History of the Accreditation Process

Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs

Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program Requirements

CRNA Educational ProgramsCRNA Educational Programs

Didactic & Clinical Program Requirements

 Baccalaureate Degree CRNA Program Entry Requirements  Acute Care Nursing Experience

Regional Anesthesia

The Evolution of Regional Anesthesia Requirements

CRNA Clinical PracticeCRNA Clinical Practice

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