Ghana
Ghana Association Of Certified Registered Anesthetist (GACRA)
| Number of anesthesia cases per year | <70,000 |
| Number of certified registered anesthetists | 700 |
| Number of Doctor Anesthesiologist | 50 |
REGULATORY BODY
MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL. GHANA
CERTIFIED REGISTERED ANESTHETIST EDUCATION
BSc ANESTHESIA
Entry requirements: 3 years post nursing, 2 years advanced diploma in anesthesia and 5 years working experience.
Duration : 2 years.
Advance Diploma Anesthesia
Entry Requirements: 3 years post nursing and 4 years working experience but the diploma program is being faced out.
Responsibilities
Provides over 90% of the anesthesia needs of the country since Dr anesthesiologists are stationed in
korle Bu and komfo anokye teaching hospital.
Activities of the association:
Organizes:
Continuous professional development (CPD).
Annual General Meetings (AGM).
National Association contacts:
MRS BALQISU NGUAH
post office Box ks 11637, Kumasi – Ghana
mobile number +233 244383185
National President
Mr. Jacob W Mbuer
Papaj1966@yahoo.com
Mobile Number +233 202201752
