Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are registered
nurses (RNs) who have advanced education and clinical training in
anesthesiology. CRNAs work with anesthesiologists, surgeons, dentists, and
podiatrists in administering anesthesia during medical procedures.
A CRNA must graduate from a program accredited by the Council on
Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and pass a
certification examination administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse
Anesthetists.
CRNAs are licensed by the states in which they practice.
Current as of:
October 18, 2016
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine