Teaching obstetric anesthesia in CRNA education, made practical
Teaching obstetric anesthesia can be challenging when access to experienced OB CRNAs or opportunities for hands-on practice is limited. SONAR is developing a structured didactic and simulation curriculum that brings obstetric CRNA educators to your university.
Day 1: Foundations into practice
Explore maternal physiology, labor analgesia, and cesarean anesthesia planning with experienced obstetric CRNAs.
Small-group skills sessions give students opportunities to practice neuraxial techniques, assess blocks, troubleshoot epidurals, and develop anesthetic plans with faculty guidance.
Day 2: Decisions under pressure
Apply clinical knowledge in simulated obstetric situations, including urgent cesarean delivery, high neuraxial block, hemorrhage, and severe hypertension.
Structured debriefing helps students examine their decisions, strengthen communication, and practice key actions again.
What's included in SONAR curriculum for CRNAs
SONAR provides a program where we come to you and teach your students OB anesthesia, including a sim lab. Curriculum can be inclusive of up to 3-4 credit-equivalent OB content.
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The planned experience includes:
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Preparatory learning materials and student resources.
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Focused didactic instruction from obstetric CRNA educators.
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Small-group procedural practice and clinical simulation.
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Guided debriefing and opportunities to repeat key skills.
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Knowledge assessments and individualized feedback.
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A summary of cohort strengths and opportunities for continued learning.
CRNA education designed to fit your program
Whether your program has limited access to CRNA-provided obstetric care or wants to expand its existing educational offerings, SONAR can help you explore a focused learning experience for your students.
We will work with your faculty to plan around your students’ level of preparation, educational goals, and available simulation resources. SONAR brings the curriculum and obstetric CRNA expertise, with space, equipment, and technical support coordinated with your university.
The experience is designed to complement your existing curriculum and supervised clinical education.
Bring SONAR's CRNA curriculum to your university
We welcome inquiries from nurse anesthesia programs interested in helping shape and host this developing educational experience.
Tell us about your program, cohort size, preferred timing, and simulation facilities. Program proposals will be tailored to your educational goals and delivery needs.