Anesthesiologist Assistants

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As of today, these are the total numbers of Anesthesiologist Assistants nationwide and excluded from federally funded healthcare programs, such as Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

What do Anesthesiologist Assistants do?

Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) are master’s-prepared healthcare professionals who work under the medical direction of a licensed physician anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care. 

They operate anesthesia equipment, monitor patients, assist in administering anesthetics, perform physical assessments, and provide care before, during, and after procedures. 

AAs are trained in accredited graduate-level programs and must pass a national certification exam to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA).  

What they do

Anesthesia Delivery: AAs assist in the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia in various settings, including operating rooms and intensive care units. 

Patient Monitoring: They are highly skilled in operating advanced patient monitoring techniques and equipment to ensure patient safety during procedures. 

Patient Assessment: AAs gather patient data, perform physical assessments, and assist in formulating and implementing anesthetic care plans. 

Team Collaboration: They work as part of the anesthesia care team, complementing and enhancing the physician anesthesiologist’s skills. 

Supportive Care: Their duties include assisting with life-support measures and providing postoperative care. 

Education and Certification

Graduate Program: AAs complete a rigorous master’s-level education program at a medical school, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 

Prerequisites: Applicants typically hold a bachelor’s degree and must have completed a pre-medical undergraduate science background with a strong academic record. 

Clinical Training: The programs include substantial clinical experience, involving hands-on work with patients and anesthesia equipment. 

Certification: After graduation, AAs must pass a national board exam administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). 

Environment

Physician Supervision: AAs work under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician anesthesiologist, who remains responsible for the patient’s care. 

Anesthesia Care Team Model: They are integral members of the anesthesia care team, an established model for delivering anesthesia. 

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