The focus of the curriculum for the MNA Course of Study is on health, the  anaesthetized patient, and the nurse anaesthetist. In preparing the nurse anaesthetist for optimum care of the patient the concepts of caring critical thinking the use of appropriate technology safety and sound clinical judgment are interwoven in the curriculum 

Anaesthesia is both a science and an art that requires the practitioner a high level of competence skill knowledge and the right attitude to be able to care for patients before during and after surgical procedures constantly monitoring body functions,  

Mode of Delivery – Essentially face-to-face but three (3) modules use a blended approach to the delivery of lectures and internships in hospitals. 

             Total credits                  45 credits 

• Support modules                  11 credits  
• Specialized modules            34 credits  

Course Code

PMSNUANFTU1

Entry Requirements

• Minimum requirement GPA of 2.7 or its equivalent.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with at least five (5) years working experience.
• Midwifery qualification is optional. Registered Nurses without midwifery qualification will be required to complete twelve (12)weeks rotation in maternity units prior to admission.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year operating theatre experience Critical Care nursing experience would be an asset.
• Minimum requirement may be determined by Prior Learning
  Assessment

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

• Nurse Anaesthetist

Designed for senior nurses who have completed the general nursing and midwifery education programmes and hold current licensure as registered nurses, registered midwives, and the accrual of professional nursing experiences in an acute care setting for a minimum of three years.