Pediatric CRNA?

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Hello Everyone,

I was just wandering if there are any programs out there for CRNA's where you could specialize in a certain area of anesthesia such as pediatrics. Or is there any type of advanced training for CRNA's after Anesthesia school (the masters program)?

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Moved to Pre-CRNA Inquiry Forum. Good luck!

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Specializes in Med/Surg ICU.

Conz,

Im afraid I can't offer much help..but here's what I know.

As far as more education there are tons of seminar type classes CRNA's. I have seen a couple programs that off doctoral degree in anesthesia. As for as specialty CRNA's I am not sure as all programs prepare the student to be competent in all arenas.

JH

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Specializes in ICU, currently in Anesthesia School.

If you choose to practice in an exclusively pediatric area after completion of a nurse anesthesia degree, you would be competent to do so. CRNA programs provide the experience and knowlege to allow you to practice in any area of anesthesia as a safe provider.

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I don't know what are of the country you're in, but Wayne Sttate University in Michigan has a pediatrics certification for anesthetists that is, I believe, about 6 months post-master's degree. It can be done immediately following completion of an anesthesia program, or at any later date for an existing CRNA. There probably are other institutions with similar programs.

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All CRNA programs include pediatric training. But many of the schools require that you have adult ICU experience to apply.

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