Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).  

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) 
10275 W. Higgins Road - Suite 906 
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603 
Main Number: 224-275-9130 
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org 

The COA is fully accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Licensure and Certification Requirements

Whereas accreditation applies to educational programs, licensure and certification applies to individuals. Our program prepares students for and makes them eligible to take the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) National Certification Exam. Passing the NCE is required for employment as a CRNA and may also be required by each state to obtain licensure. Information regarding each state’s nurse practice act and regulatory requirements may be found here: https://www.aana.com/advocacy/state-government-affairs/state-legislative-and-regulatory-requirement

You can find additional requirements for practicing nurse anesthesia in each state on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.