CAMC School of Nurse Anesthesia is a 36-month integrated program divided into two areas of academic focus.
Advanced Professional Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Anesthesia, basic sciences, basic and advanced principals of anesthesia practice, chemistry/physics, pharmacology, professional aspects of anesthesia practice and clinical practicum.
Management Skills and Leadership Development
Business, policy, leadership and management.
A student must successfully complete both components to be eligible for graduation. The CAMC School of Nurse Anesthesia program, in conjunction with Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business, awards the Doctor of Management Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DMPNA) degree at the successful completion of the program of study. The School’s goal is to produce DMPNA graduates who will become respected health care leaders who promote and enhance the delivery of cost efficient, high quality, evidence-based health care services to the public.
Schedule of Courses:
For information about the progression of courses throughout the 36 month program click here:Schedule of Courses
Accreditation:
Marshall University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the University System of West Virginia Board of Trustees.
The CAMC School of Nurse Anesthesia is approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs . Graduates are eligible to take the National Certifying Examination of the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Attrition and certification rates:
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Student Statistics CAMC School of Nurse Anesthesia Student Statistics
Graduating class |
Admitted |
Graduated |
Certified |
Immediately employed |
2007 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
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First time certification examination pass rate for the class of 2007 was 96%
100% of the graduates achieved certification on either their first or second attempt. |
2008 |
26 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
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First time certification examination pass rate for the class of 2008 was 85%
100% of the graduates achieved certification on either their first or second attempt. |
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