The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) is seeking nominations for a CRNA Practitioner and Public Director. Candidates must be available to attend three-day COA meetings, held in January, May, and October, in addition to an orientation meeting on October 20, 2025. The January meetings will be held in a virtual format. The May and October meetings will be held in Rosemont, IL. The term of office is three years, beginning Fall 2025 through Fall 2028. Elections will be held at the COA’s Spring 2025 meeting. The individual appointed would be eligible for reelection for an additional three-year term. COA directors are reimbursed for meeting expenses.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
CRNA Practitioner Director:
- Holds one or more graduate degrees from an institution of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
- Holds certification or recertification as a nurse anesthetist.
- Has current experience as CRNA practitioner.
- Is actively involved in the profession as evidenced by activities such as:
- Attendance at professional nurse anesthesia meetings.
- Completion of professional anesthesia continuing education offerings.
- Election or appointment to a position in professional nurse anesthesia organizations.
- One CRNA practitioner member must have no significant association with a school of nurse anesthesia
Public Director:
- Preferably holds one or more graduate degrees from an institution or institutions of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
- Is able to represent the consumer’s perspective and to act as an advocate for the public’s interest within the context of Council activities.
- Demonstrates active involvement in his/her chosen profession and or community service.
- Is not a current or former member of any healthcare profession providing direct patient care.
- Demonstrates no direct professional relationship with any of the schools or programs that the Council on Accreditation reviews.
To apply for the Practitioner or Public Director position, e-mail the following with the position title as the subject line to accreditation@coacrna.org.
- Signed Letter of Intent to Serve (Include comments on your association with an accredited nurse anesthesia program, if any, as well as a statement of your commitment to the COA’s Values. The COA’s Values are listed on the “About COA” webpage.)
- Signed Letter of Recommendation
- Current Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- Biographical Form – click here to open the biographical form
All applications must include all of the documents listed above, only complete applications will be considered.
