Curriculum is reviewed annually and new technology is incorporated into the educational program as it becomes available. Graduates from the program will be able to function independently or in a group practice setting after successful completion of the program. The Nurse Anesthesia Education Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, the North Central Accrediting Association and the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The first is the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia that is the initial entry to practice program for the Registered Nurse. The program is offered on two campuses.
New students begin each year in the summer semester.
The program is divided into 2 phases. Phase I is 12 months in duration and provides the foundations of the essential basic sciences and the fundamentals of anesthesia practice. During this time, a fund of academic knowledge is provided geared to introduce the student to successful clinical practice. Phase II is 18 months in duration and provides knowledge and skills required for advanced anesthesia practice. In addition, students work with supportive faculty to complete original research during this phase of education.