At its October 11-13, 2023 meeting, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) reviewed proposed revisions to select policies within its Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual, including the “Capability Review for Accreditation” policy, “Distance Education” policy and application, and “Eligibility for Accreditation” policy. At the COA’s January 25-27, 2024 meeting, the COA reviewed additional revisions to the “Council Correspondence and […]
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In Loving Memory
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Barbara Farkas, on Sunday April 14th. Barbara was an invaluable member of the COA team for over 20 years, demonstrating a deep commitment to nurse anesthesia education and the work of the Council. As a Senior Accreditation Specialist, Barbara provided […]
Council on Accreditation (COA) Recruiting Educator Practitioner Onsite Reviewers
The COA is seeking qualified educator practitioner onsite reviewers to conduct visits to educational programs to assess programs’ compliance with the COA’s Standards for Accreditation. Individuals spending 40% or greater of their time in the practice of anesthesia (actual administration of anesthesia, clinical supervision/instruction of students, related clinical activities) classify as practitioners. Typically, onsite reviews […]
