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Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly skilled, Master degree earning members of the anesthesia care team. The Anesthesiologist Assistant functions as a specialty physician assistant under the direction of a licensed Anesthesiologist.
The Anesthesiologist Assistant's responsibilities, in the hospital setting are numerous from obtaining a preliminary preanesthetic history, performing regional anesthesia techniques including inducing, maintaining, and altering anesthesia levels as well as providing postoperative recovery techniques. The responsibilities of the Anesthesiologist Assistant are comparable to the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
The Anesthesiologist Assistant profession has recently been in the media spotlight as a NEW profession but AA's have been serving our communities since the 1960's when a group of Anesthesiologists created the
profession which hoped to alleviate the critical shortage of anesthesia providers. The first Anesthesiologist Assistant program began in 1969.
The Anesthesiologist Assistant profession has recently been in the media spotlight as a NEW profession but AA's have been serving our communities since the 1960's when a group of Anesthesiologists created the
profession which hoped to alleviate the critical shortage of anesthesia providers. The first Anesthesiologist Assistant program began in 1969.
Today, Anesthesiologist Assistant programs are on the rise as laws are being passed allowing the licensing of these professionals in states throughout the country.
The Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine approved the first Anesthesiologist Assistant license in Florida in March, 2005. The 2004 Legislature passed senate bill 626 and was signed by Governor Bush in June 2004. The bill creates the licensing of Anesthesiologist Assistants in Florida. Nova Southeastern University is the first Anesthesiologist Assistant program in Florida which began classes in June of 2006.
The Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine approved the first Anesthesiologist Assistant license in Florida in March, 2005. The 2004 Legislature passed senate bill 626 and was signed by Governor Bush in June 2004. The bill creates the licensing of Anesthesiologist Assistants in Florida. Nova Southeastern University is the first Anesthesiologist Assistant program in Florida which began classes in June of 2006.
Currently there are four Anesthesiologist Assistant programs that are offered throughout the country, which are:
Nova Southeastern University
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio
South University in Savannah, Georgia
Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio
South University in Savannah, Georgia
*Please review the program information below for a quick look at the Anesthesiologist Assistant programs and major requirements, but be aware that AA program information can change without notice and the information below may not be current. Please contact the Anesthesiologist Assistant programs of your choice for current program information.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Nova: Baccalaureate degree from a nationally recognized and accredited University
Emory: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Case Western Reserve University: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
South University: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Nova: Baccalaureate degree from a nationally recognized and accredited University
Emory: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Case Western Reserve University: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
South University: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
REQUIRED
(Premedical curriculum)
English: 3 semester or 4 quarter hours
General Biology: 6 semester or 9 quarter hours
General Chemistry with Lab:
6 semesters hours or 9 quarter hours
Organic Chemistry with Lab:
3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
Biochemistry: 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
General Physics with Lab:
6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours
Calculus: 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
PREFERED – (not required)
Cell and Molecular Biology: 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: 2nd semester
(Premedical curriculum)
English: 3 semester or 4 quarter hours
General Biology: 6 semester or 9 quarter hours
General Chemistry with Lab:
6 semesters hours or 9 quarter hours
Organic Chemistry with Lab:
3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
Biochemistry: 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
General Physics with Lab:
6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours
Calculus: 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours
PREFERED – (not required)
Cell and Molecular Biology: 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: 2nd semester
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REQUIRED COURSES BEFORE ENTRANCE TO ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
REQUIRED
(cannot be survey courses)
English: 1 Semester (3 hours)
General Biology: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
General Chemistry: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
Organic Chemistry: 1 Semester (3 hours)
Biochemistry: 1 Semester (3 hours)
General Physics: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
Calculus: 1 Semester (3 hours)
Statistics: 1 Semester (3 hours)
PREFERRED – (not required)
Cell & Molecular Biology: 1 semester (3 hours)
Organic Chemistry: 2 semesters (6 hours)
(cannot be survey courses)
English: 1 Semester (3 hours)
General Biology: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
General Chemistry: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
Organic Chemistry: 1 Semester (3 hours)
Biochemistry: 1 Semester (3 hours)
General Physics: 2 Semesters (6 hours)
Calculus: 1 Semester (3 hours)
Statistics: 1 Semester (3 hours)
PREFERRED – (not required)
Cell & Molecular Biology: 1 semester (3 hours)
Organic Chemistry: 2 semesters (6 hours)
Nova
Emory
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REQUIRED (premedical curriculum requirements)
1 year of coursework in biology with laboratory
1 year of coursework in advanced biology (vertebrate anatomy and vertebrate physiology) with laboratory
1 year of coursework with laboratory for each: chemistry, organic chemistry and physics
1 year of coursework for each: calculus for premedical/life sciences and English with expository writing
1 year of coursework in biology with laboratory
1 year of coursework in advanced biology (vertebrate anatomy and vertebrate physiology) with laboratory
1 year of coursework with laboratory for each: chemistry, organic chemistry and physics
1 year of coursework for each: calculus for premedical/life sciences and English with expository writing
Case Western Reserve
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REQUIRED
English: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
General Biology: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
General Chemistry: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
Organic Chemistry: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (sophomore 200 level)
Biochemistry: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (junior 300 level)
General Physics: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year sophomore 200 level)
Calculus: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
Statistics: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (math or statistics dept.)
PREFERRED, not required:
Cell & Molecular Biology: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
Organic Chemistry: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
English: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
General Biology: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
General Chemistry: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
Organic Chemistry: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (sophomore 200 level)
Biochemistry: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (junior 300 level)
General Physics: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year sophomore 200 level)
Calculus: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
Statistics: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours (math or statistics dept.)
PREFERRED, not required:
Cell & Molecular Biology: 3 Semesters Hours or 4-5 Quarter Hours
Organic Chemistry: 6 Semesters Hours or 9 Quarter Hours (full academic year)
South University
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APPLICATION TO ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT PROGRAMS
Nova: application submission begins September 1 with deadline of February 28
Classes begin usually 1st week in June of following year.
Length of program is 27 months.
Emory: application must be submitted by December 15th.
Classes begin usually 1st week in June of following year.
Length of program is 2.25 years, or seven continuous semesters to complete.
Case Western Reserve University: A 24 month program that begins each June, and graduates must complete 57 credit hours (six semesters) of classroom and clinical instruction.
South University: The application process is open between July 1st and January 6 for admission to the next class entering for the summer quarter. Orientation begins June 9, 2006, classes begin June 12, 2006.
Nova: application submission begins September 1 with deadline of February 28
Classes begin usually 1st week in June of following year.
Length of program is 27 months.
Emory: application must be submitted by December 15th.
Classes begin usually 1st week in June of following year.
Length of program is 2.25 years, or seven continuous semesters to complete.
Case Western Reserve University: A 24 month program that begins each June, and graduates must complete 57 credit hours (six semesters) of classroom and clinical instruction.
South University: The application process is open between July 1st and January 6 for admission to the next class entering for the summer quarter. Orientation begins June 9, 2006, classes begin June 12, 2006.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006
FALL 10/6-12/19 9/13-12/16
14 weeks 9/12-12/15
14 weeks
WINTER 1/5-3/19 1/3-3/18
11 weeks 1/9-3/24
11 weeks
SPRING 3/29-6/11 3/21-6/9
12 weeks 3/27-6/16
12 weeks
SUMMER 6/14-9/10
13 weeks 6/13-9/9
13 weeks 6/20-9/15
13 weeks
2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006
FALL 10/6-12/19 9/13-12/16
14 weeks 9/12-12/15
14 weeks
WINTER 1/5-3/19 1/3-3/18
11 weeks 1/9-3/24
11 weeks
SPRING 3/29-6/11 3/21-6/9
12 weeks 3/27-6/16
12 weeks
SUMMER 6/14-9/10
13 weeks 6/13-9/9
13 weeks 6/20-9/15
13 weeks
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Nova: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
If English is not primary language the applicant must obtain minimum scores of 600
on the written and 213 on the computerized Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL).
Emory: GRE general test is required. Competitive applicants score above the 55th percentile of the Quantitative and the 60th percentile of the Analytical sections of the examination. International applicants should contact the program office for additional information.
Case Western Reserve University: MCAT
South University: GRE scores from either written examination or the computer-based examination taken within five years prior to application, with a minimum score of 600 on the written (or comparable score on the computerized).
Nova: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
If English is not primary language the applicant must obtain minimum scores of 600
on the written and 213 on the computerized Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL).
Emory: GRE general test is required. Competitive applicants score above the 55th percentile of the Quantitative and the 60th percentile of the Analytical sections of the examination. International applicants should contact the program office for additional information.
Case Western Reserve University: MCAT
South University: GRE scores from either written examination or the computer-based examination taken within five years prior to application, with a minimum score of 600 on the written (or comparable score on the computerized).
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TUITION AND ESTIMATED EXPENSES
Nova: Tuition for 2006-2007 will be $25,000. ( subject to change without notice )
Acceptance Fee - $500
Deposit - $250 due by February 15
Preregistration Fee - $250 due by April 15
NSU Student Services Fee - $750/annually
Health Professions Division General Access Fee - $125/annually
Emory: Tuition for 2004-2005 will be $7,072 per semester. ( subject to change without notice )
Expenses for books and supplies total approximately $2,400 per year.
Average Indebtedness for 2002-2003 graduates was $72,320.
Cost of the NCCAA exam was $1,200 for 2004 graduates and is due in January
of the senior year.
Case Western Reserve University: Tuition $1,112/per credit hour. ( subject to change without notice )
Medical Insurance $455/ per semester.
Activity Fee $5.00/per semester.
South University: Tuition is $5,495 per quarter for each nine quarters. ( subject to change without notice )
Required items: Lab coats ($30), textbooks (approx. $200), and
Professional liability insurance ($100 each year)
Nova: Tuition for 2006-2007 will be $25,000. ( subject to change without notice )
Acceptance Fee - $500
Deposit - $250 due by February 15
Preregistration Fee - $250 due by April 15
NSU Student Services Fee - $750/annually
Health Professions Division General Access Fee - $125/annually
Emory: Tuition for 2004-2005 will be $7,072 per semester. ( subject to change without notice )
Expenses for books and supplies total approximately $2,400 per year.
Average Indebtedness for 2002-2003 graduates was $72,320.
Cost of the NCCAA exam was $1,200 for 2004 graduates and is due in January
of the senior year.
Case Western Reserve University: Tuition $1,112/per credit hour. ( subject to change without notice )
Medical Insurance $455/ per semester.
Activity Fee $5.00/per semester.
South University: Tuition is $5,495 per quarter for each nine quarters. ( subject to change without notice )
Required items: Lab coats ($30), textbooks (approx. $200), and
Professional liability insurance ($100 each year)
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FINANCIAL AID
Nova:
Yes.
Emory:
Yes.
Case Western Reserve University:
Yes.
South University:
Yes
LOCATION
Nova: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Emory: Atlanta, Georgia
Case Western Reserve University: Cleveland, Ohio
South University: Savannah, Georgia
Nova: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Emory: Atlanta, Georgia
Case Western Reserve University: Cleveland, Ohio
South University: Savannah, Georgia
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About The Author
Christopher Green, R.N. B. A. is president of AnestaWeb, Inc. For more information regading the anesthesiologist assistant program Visit: www.AnesthesiaAssistant.com or www.AAMessageBoard.com for online answers to questions. AnestaWeb also offers
www.AnesthesiaDirectory.com, which lists all of the Anesthesiology programs in the Country.
Christopher Green, R.N. B. A. is president of AnestaWeb, Inc. For more information regading the anesthesiologist assistant program Visit: www.AnesthesiaAssistant.com or www.AAMessageBoard.com for online answers to questions. AnestaWeb also offers
www.AnesthesiaDirectory.com, which lists all of the Anesthesiology programs in the Country.
