Officer-Specialty

CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST

MANAGING PAIN AND SURGICAL CARE

Surgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after surgery. An indispensable member of any surgical team, patients rely on their expertise and care every day all around the world.

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What you’ll do

Administer anesthetics to patients and monitor their care during surgery
Attend to preoperative evaluations and postoperative care of patients
Assist with any training of personnel under the direction of a medical officer
Successfully manage an anesthesia department

CRNA: Lt Col Joel Elliot

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks
TECHNICAL TRAINING

126 - 500 days
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.