Certification Name : Certification in Anesthesiology: Critical Care Medicine
Certification ID & Type: 0161 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The critical care medicine physician is a specialist whose knowledge is of necessity broad, involving all aspects of management of the critically ill patient, and whose primary base of operation is the intensive care unit (ICU). This physician has completed training in a primary specialty and has received additional training in critical care medicine aspects of many disciplines. This background enables the physician to work in concert with the various specialists on the patient care team in the ICU; to utilize recognized techniques for vital support; to teach other physicians, nurses and health professionals the practice of intensive care; and to foster research.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Anesthesiology(ABA)(0035)
4101 Lake Boone Trail, The Summit, Suite 410, Raleigh, NC 27607-7506
Contact information : 919-881-2570 Fax : 919-881-2575
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
board certified anesthesiologist, ABA diplomate, pain management, physician, M.D., D.O.