National Need

• Safe surgery is uncommon in rural areas
• No anesthesia doctors work in district hospitals
• International acceptance of safe non-doctor anesthesia has grown.

Course Description

• One year course under National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS)
• Classroom, lab and OT-based clinical exposure, supervised by anesthesia doctor

Results

• 92 graduates in previous 6-month course
• High private utilization of graduates; government is lower
• Competency is proven in follow up studies