Ghana

Ghana Association Of Certified Registered Anesthetist (GACRA)

 

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

balqisu@gmail.com

post office Box ks 11637, Kumasi – Ghana

mobile number +233 244383185

National President

Mr. Jacob W Mbuer

Papaj1966@yahoo.com

Mobile Number +233 202201752