Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.38 - Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing

51.3804 - Nurse anesthetist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares registered nurses to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during and after anesthesia. These programs include courses in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs; pain management; acute care and operating room practice; clinical technology and procedures; emergency intervention; patient assessment and education; and legal issues.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • nurse anesthetist

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • anesthesia nurse practitioner(60.0799)
  • anesthesiologist assistant(51.0809)
  • licensed practical nurse(51.3901)