Please know the COA recognizes the serious impact that COVID-19 is having on programs and students. The COA is continuing to monitor measures being taken to control the spread of COVID-19 and their potential current and future impact on nurse anesthesia programs. This includes guidance from regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education […]
COA Publishes White Paper on Scholarly Work
At its October 2019 meeting, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) approved the publication of the white paper, “Scholarly Work for Practice Doctorate Nurse Anesthesia Programs: Current State and Guidance.” The purpose of the white paper is to guide programs’ development of criteria for scholarly work as defined in the Standards […]
COA Revisions to Clarify Requirements for Clinical Supervision of Nurse Anesthesia Students
At its October 9-11, 2019 meeting, the COA reviewed and revised its accreditation Standards and Glossary definitions related to clinical supervision of nurse anesthesia students. The revisions clarify the well-established requirement that states: “Supervision at clinical sites is limited to CRNAs and anesthesiologists who are institutionally credentialed to practice and immediately available for consultation.” The […]
Nurse Anesthesia Programs Awarding Master’s and Doctoral Degrees for Entry into Practice
Nurse anesthesia programs continue to transition to awarding doctoral degrees. As of February 14, 2020, there are 97 nurse anesthesia programs approved by the COA to offer entry-level doctoral degrees and 29 programs approved to offer post-master’s doctoral degree completion programs. Currently 26 programs remain to be approved to award doctoral degrees to meet the […]
