Anesthesiologist Assistant schooling- part 1: pre-requisites and statistics
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- First video of my schooling series. This video covers general requirements Pre-AA school. The break down is the following:
Academic Requirements 0:40
Non-Academic Requirements: 2:36
Non-Traditional Applicant Considerations 4:27
Closing Thoughts 6:26
A little about me:
I am a NYC native who always had an interest in medicine and pharmacology. I was heavily considering medical school and specializing in anesthesia until I learned more about advance practice providers in anesthesia. I graduated with my masters of medical science in anesthesia in 2021 and have worked two jobs since then as a board certified anesthesiologist assistant. I hope to raise more awareness about this awesome profession through this content. Outside of anesthesia, I am passionate about financial literacy and independence. I also love traveling and have a love/hate relationship with the gym.
This is not medical advice. New videos are sundays. Comment down below for any video requests!
social media:
instagram: chachabely
Information pulled from:
University of Colorado Boulder AA quick facts: www.colorado.e...
Emory AA Program Matriculant statistics:
med.emory.edu/...
Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Data Compilation excel sheet:
docs.google.co...
I dropped out of medschool 3/4 of the first year in to pursue AA school! Our school has an AA program so they were very supportive in switching into that path. Thank you for this information
I know of a few people who were in med school and went this route, best of luck with your journey :)
It was interesting like I heard a rumor from someone from our med school that like 70% of some class quit because they switched to online learning which screwed up a lot of the classes lol
What AA school are u going too?
@@uneeklushprobably nova
I really appreciate these videos because there is not a lot of information available. So, please keep on making them!
Amazing I've been taking prerequisites to go to pharmacy school. Someone just brought this up and now I'm looking into this!!!! Wow thanks for sharing😊🎉🎉
As a college freshman considering AA school, your videos are so informative and helpful!!
Wow as a fellow Hispanic from New York who grew up poor 😅I salute 🫡 you.I don’t know you personally but I feel proud of you 👍🏼 congratulations 🍾 on all your success.God bless 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Yes, as hispanic that’s probably the highest you can get. Indians have to be your boss because the are the MD’s
@@maddog3768this comment wasn’t necessary and is untrue
@@efrainlima3463 Do you know there are only 5 companies with trillion dollar market cap and 2 are run by indian CEO’s , Google and Microsoft. Richest minority in US are Indians. Only 2 million indian Americans send more remittances to India tha whole Hispanic community combined ( 20 million ) to mexico and other latin American country.
@@efrainlima3463 per populatio, there are twice as more Indian MD’s in US compared to any other race. You can google it. We akready have an indian US Vice president and 2028, you will have an Indian American US President.
@@maddog3768Damn they did all that by just scamming Americans? Damn we should learn how to scam too.
love your content! I'm always rewatching some of your videos to stay motivated and on track to becoming a CAA, can't wait for more future videos from you :)
Thank you for your kind words and support. Best of luck on your journey!!
Graduated pre med. got RN associate. Worked RN for two years. Now I’m gunna apply!! Thank you.
Moms a CRNA, she says they butt heads a lot 😬
Good luck in your journey!
Thank you for the non traditional recommendations. I’m an EEG tech interested in anesthesiology… still feeling my way around it
3,5 GPA is near perfection. I don't understand how such a feat can be accomplished. Basically you need to be perfect and excel during years. I don't know how it is in the USA, but in Spain we have 1 to 10 grading system and it's literally impossible to achieve such marks. I'm so discouraged. Truly thought that was such an amazing career path.
This video gives me hope. Thank you for making this type of content! This is really helpful!
Hi there I seen one of your post a week ago and search for your channel. I recently decided to go back to school and I’m currently taking Chemistry. I’m highly interested in this field. Your video was very informative thank you for sharing your background and knowledge.
I just recently found the AA profession and your channel has been so instrumental in my decision to apply! Thank you so much for being a voice for the profession! Could you please make a video/ provide some resources about the application process? I'm most interested in the writing portions of the application (Experiences, Achievements, Personal Statement). Do you think it is a good idea to use advice for AMCAS (med school) applications since it is more available than CASAA tips?
That's a great idea, I also looked into tips for PA school!
I'm a Respiratory Therapist of 12 years, nearly all critical care experience, and I've always been envious of nurses who can bridge to a CRNA program. I didn't know CAA was an equivalent program! My GPA was a 3.0 in undergrad so I'd most likely have to take a post-bacc, then take the MCAT and do well on both in order to be a competitive applicant?
There were a few respiratory therapists in my class, I have a video that talks more about stats here: th-cam.com/video/Vd0svZP54k4/w-d-xo.html
Great video, thank you.
Hey! I love your videos! Can you explain on CASPER APPLICATION EXAM!?
Love the content! Currently a paramedic that’s becoming more motivated to pursue the AA field. Quick question though,
Do you feel like the schedule can provide a healthy work-life balance?
You have inspired me to be a CAA and I want to thank you for that. I have a Masters in Psychology but I want a career change. I live in Houston and I’m trying to take the prerequisites. It’s very confusing as to how to take these prerequisites for CAA because I went to the University of Houston admissions dept and they looked at me like they didn’t know what I was talking about, although they have a whole website with a list of prerequisites for CAA. They were confused and then the lady just told me I need to major in a science which I don’t understand because like I stated to her I just need the prerequisites but she said I need to major in Biology or some kind of science 😢 I’m really struggling trying to take these prerequisites because I guess it’s not common for people to ask about this in college.
I’m paying out of pocket and I don’t want to take a bunch of courses that it’s not required.
I’m happy to help! You may also enjoy this video about a nontraditional’s journey to AA th-cam.com/video/nngg26KaiGA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BiD-lqv9kwfWjQjo
Hi, thanks for your reply. I went to a community college and they were so much helpful. I’m starting my prerequisites next week and I’m excited for the journey. I also have an 17 month old daughter and I work full time. It’s going to be a challenge but I’m ready for it. Thanks for your videos! Your truly changing Live’s. Your so inspirational!
@@maridee4476 thank you so much for your kind words. Best of luck on your CAA journey :)
What do I do as a non trad out of school for reference letters? If you are out of undergrad for years and your teachers don't know you anymore what can you do?
How can i apply? I didd bs Anesthesia Technology and now i am doing post graduation in pain management?
Hi Chabely! I am interested in pursuing the CAA route and I have loved watching your videos. I do have couple questions for you.
1) I still have to do a few things for my application including getting my shadowing hours, possibly retaking the GRE and writing my personal statement. When do you recommend getting applications turned in? I know a lot of the schools have different deadlines and that a lot have rolling admission, but what timeframe do you recommend? When did you submit your applications?
2) I took the GRE last year and got a 156 Verbal, 153 Quant, and a 4.5 Analytical writing and my GPA is a 3.96. Do you think I should retake my GRE because of my lower quant score? What were your scores and other CAA students' scores if I may ask?
3) What would you focus on writing about in the personal statement? I have about 800 hours of patient care experience having worked and volunteered in Physical therapy as an aide, do you think it would be good to include that on the application and on the personal statement?
thank you!
Thank you
Hey..mam! Thank you for giving us a wonderful info about joining the CAA ..I'm a Indian medical student ..how can I become a CAA .. currently I'm studying b.sc in anesthesia technology....what should I have to do after completing my course and to join the master's degree (CAA)
Are you in the US? I'm not sure how it works internationally.
No mam..I'm an Indian med student..
@@deena551 okay, I'm not sure how it works internationally.
Hey @deena have got any idea..?
@@anjalin4414 Nope mam ! Still searching ....
Good information
I’m interested in applying to AA school next year. What advice do you have for getting shadowing opportunities. Even in a AA states it can be really difficult to find providers to shadow.
I traveled out of state to shadow and know of a few places, dm me.
@@CAALifestyle thanks for the response! I sent you a DM on IG.
@@CAALifestyle What state?
@@Agonized_Soul FL!
@@CAALifestyle I live in NY, but I plan to move to Florida after I graduate with my bachelors. Do you know if shadowing an anesthesiologist in NY would still count ?
Great video!!! So helpful. I heard a "rumor" and I do not know if it's true regarding CAAs. Is it required that an Anesthesiologist MD/DO be in the room at the beginning of the case and at the end of the case? At first, I heard that this is a "state" based issue and then I heard other information. I thought I would ask someone who actually is a CAA. Thank you for your help!
Hi Janet, this covers CAAs and CRNAs in the ACT model:
www.ciproms.com/2019/01/medical-direction-medical-supervision-and-other-things-to-know-for-anesthesia-care-team-billing/
I’m going to trade school to be a respiratory therapist does that mean that I can apply for program ? I thought i had to get a bachelors in order to apply to the program ?
Mam, I got a mail from Indiana university that I must have a bachelor's degree from US only .....
Its a good reminder that CAAs can only practice in 20 states!
CAAs can practice in all 50 through the VA!
To fulfill the prerequisite requirements for AA school would I have to take all of these classes such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biology, calculus or pre calculus? Or could I take one of those classes to fulfill the requirements. I’m an cardio phlebotomist technician interested in becoming a CAA.
Hi Sabrina, all the prerequisites would need to be completed to start the program. Regarding speeding up the process, I know people who take classes year round to complete required classes i.e. winter, spring, summer, and fall classes.
@@CAALifestyle thank you for answering this question
All of them. Being an AA is 100x harder than being an a phlebotomist
It seems like it is very challenging to get into AA school. You need to make sure you are really good in science.
I think my only missing class is calculus. Does anyone have a recommendation for an online calculus class I can take?
So me working as a medical assistant now and planning to go to AA school in 2027
Im in nursing school now and I’ll have my BSN next year but I would do this over CRNA. People say, “but you can have autonomy as a CRNA” and I’m like “I don’t want autonomy” 😂😂😂😂😂
Just so you’re informed on your decision: CRNAs are also directed/supervised by physician anesthesiologists in some settings! Try shadowing and see what you think :)
@@CAALifestyle okayyy thank you 😊
Hey, im a senior, and Im taking interest in the CAA career. I was wondering a few things. First, what would I major in college, and also, does what I learned in high school affect my classes in college? Because I forgot a bunch on math, chem, and bio. I'm sort of a B+ A type student, and the only thing I've done out of my requirements is pre-calc. I don't know too much about how college works, and I'm willing to work hard for the college classes for calc,bio,chem, and other sciences I have no idea about. I just dont know if i need more AP classes to prepare for them or when I take them and just going to be lost. Thank you, and great video
Hey! Have you checked out my pre-AA playlist? th-cam.com/video/Vd0svZP54k4/w-d-xo.html
@CAALifestyle I haven't, Thank You though!
Thanks for info, I'm anesthesiologist in My country. i came to US 3 months ago. I would like work as AA. What steps do i need to take?
Hard to transition from foreign AA Certificates to USA Certificates. You may have to go back to school and retake those classes. Call schools you wish to attend for more guidance. My guess is you must retake those prerequisites as foreigner and then use those results to apply to AA school. Long long route.
Hi
I last year student of Bs Anesthesia. Can I do Certified anesthesiologist assistant (PG) without having experience other than internship?
Yes
@@pakknowledgefactory2725
Sir which counties are offering CAA?
Given these prereqs may as well go to medical school
With these pre-reqs CAAs could have gone/had been accepted to med school but opted for the AA path! Check this video out to learn more about my decision to pursue AA:
th-cam.com/video/Rj6_3elyTiU/w-d-xo.html
I have no medical field experience.. where should i start? Also, have no school experience. Had to work and now that life has changed and i am 29, i would like to get into school soon. I just dont know where to start
So, I'm a pharmacy technician and we do deal with patients all the time; would that count as direct patient interaction? Also, I volunteered the summer of my freshman year of college in the hospital and had direct patient interaction there (6 weeks, 4 hours each); would that work or is that too long ago (I'm a senior now, for reference; I would've done it longer but they stopped volunteering because of COVID).
I know of pharmacy technicians that were in my class and the year above mine.
Covid was 2 years ago
How about radiology technician?
I started to fill out my CASAA, is it like PA school, where they pick the highest GPA for the process of elimination? I've tried PA school and had no luck. So after 3yrs I just heard about AA and decided to give it a try. I have my BS in biology but I may have to take some classes over because it may be out of date. This is my last hope of getting into something where I can call it home.
If your pre reqs are older than 5 years… (mine are like 10) will they make you retake them????
Wondering the same. Did you find out?
Aslamu o Alikum mam
Good Evening mam
Mam please provided me details about Admission in PHD Anesthesialogy in UK.
Eligible creteria
really I love anesthesia but Iam nurse can I prepare master anesthesia for nurse
Hi, would a rehab aide in a nursing home be considered direct patient care?
Great video, i have my bachelors degree and am missing a few prerequisites. I graduated in 2018 and am working as a fulltime MA. Im applying to both PA schools and CAA programs. Im missing several prerequisites. Is it acceptable that i take them at a local community College or would you recommend i take them at a 4 year university. Love the content btw, seems like an amazing field. Im just on the fence about CAA only because im in long Island NY and i dont believe there are any jobs or programs by me.
You may find this video helpful about my nontraditional student:
th-cam.com/video/nngg26KaiGA/w-d-xo.html
she took pre-reqs at a local college after graduating!
@@CAALifestyle I will watch it on break. Ty. Have you heard of any programs or jobs presenting themselves in NY?
@@GameOver321 no, unfortunately. DC and Vermont are where CAAs are working close to NY. PA may also have a job posting soon. I hope that helps!
@@CAALifestyle fantastic. I'll check out the video. Keep up the great content!
Do you know of any places that offer programs for this in Texas ?☺️
Case Western has two programs in Texas; many schools have rotations throughout Texas as well.
I wonder if a dental plan counts
Sorry if I missed it but what do you recommend, volunteering/jobwise to do before apply for a CAA. I did 30+ shadowing hours and I'm interested in becoming one.
I cover my thoughts on pre health experience in this video:
th-cam.com/video/Vd0svZP54k4/w-d-xo.html
'm doing my bachelor's in health science now it is online. after getting my bachelor's degree can i pursue my career in anesthesia or respiratory?
please help me out with this questions
Im on my dad's youtube so dont be alarmed by the photo. I just graduated from Fordham with a 3.84 GPA in bio. I was pursuing med school until i got a 507 on my MCAT. I scored incredibly well in 3 sections but bombed CARS, which dropped my score. And now I'm considering a different career path because I don't want to be DO. I am wondering if there is any vertical mobility after being a CAA for 5 years. Are there opportunities to almost gain your independence in anesthia?
th-cam.com/video/revvi9NvQBc/w-d-xo.html
I speak about other professional opportunities for CAAs here but no CAAs work in the ACT model.
My video about the ACT model:
th-cam.com/video/AREqWwfzwFU/w-d-xo.html
I’m a surgical tech. Would You say that’s acceptable for direct patient care and clinical experience for the AA Application?
I talk more about clinical experience here: th-cam.com/video/Vd0svZP54k4/w-d-xo.html
Hey I'm complete my study BS Anesthesia technology can I take admission in CAA.plz tell me
Hi there. Im in Respiratory Therapist school currently. Wondering if i should jump right into AA school right after my Program.
That's personal decision to make! I would consider that healthcare experience prior to AA school is valuable.
What is the best degree to have to start making money before getting into AA school and still have most pre reqs done? I’m thinking about getting my bachelors in psychology
BSN
@@koneal8190 what is bsn please?
@@koneal8190 nursing degrees giving nursing credits not science credits. Schools don't typically accept this
@@asmr-relaxe.tiktok bachelor of nursing
From what I remember one of my friends that went to PA school completed a physiology degree because in the school we attended a lot of pre-PA school pre-reqs were fulfilled. I completed my BS degree in chemistry.
Can an international medical graduate enrolled into this program? Please your reply will be appreciated. Thank you
Hello! I was wondering if your hospital offers shadowing opportunities. I am very interested in doing some shadowing hours but it is very hard to find.
Hey, DM me on instagram to find out more info.
If I have an associates of science in diagnostic medical sonography can i finish the two years left for a bachelors and use my credits from my AS? I also have an associates of arts. Is miami dade college good for this?
Hi Arlene, this is my schooling playlist. I also would review the school's websites or ask them directly. Good luck!
th-cam.com/play/PLnA73D8ZlTduuOtBnwJt24AIFwPngwXqi.html
How do I apply as an international student, I have looked at a schools and on many of their websites you need to complete your prerequisite in the states but many of these prerequisite I have completed in course , I’m from SA and graduating BSc Medical Bioscience soon and would like to pursue this career
case.edu/medicine/msa-program/admissions/international-admissions
I just read this for Case Western and it seems like unless you are from the US, a US territory, or Canada the pre-reqs must be completed within one of those 3. It's not a topic I know much about but if you find out please share. Thank you and good luck!
Hi! I'm a veterinary assistant and have over 700 hours of direct patient interaction. Do you think this would help or would you reccommend more human medicine?
I believe one of my students had veterinary experience. I could see it being helpful :)
I live in Sanford Florida, are there CAA programs near me?
There will be two programs in the Orlando region!
Hello I have a question. What bachelor would you recommend for AA programs???
I cover that question in this video:
th-cam.com/video/E6ZwPnbnaGc/w-d-xo.html
Can Indian resident student is eligible due to masters in anaesthesia from USA???
Can a patient sitter count as direct patient interaction?
I think it may!
So since I have a bachelors in Accounting, if I take the prerequisites for the AA program, how long would it take to become a AA?
This video covers one of the SAAs' nontraditional journey:
th-cam.com/video/nngg26KaiGA/w-d-xo.html
I’m an upcoming Highschool senior and have taken intrest in becoming a CAA! Any advice?
I would shadow to see if its a good fit.
Did you do any research
yes, at multiple institutions. I'll do a video about this soon.
What's prerequisites for international students who wanna join aa school
This post covers more information on international students:
instagram.com/p/CtG3UZyO_tW/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Do you work with Crna’s? What’s the difference between you and them?
CRNAs are independent providers. AAs are dependent providers and always have to work under supervision of a doctor. CRNAs school graduate with a doctorate and take 3 years. AAs two years with a masters. CRNA you need to have a four year bachelors as a nurse, 1-3 years as a critical care nurse before school. AAs you can have a bachelors in anything you want including English major, art, underwater basking weaving etc. Also as an AA you need zero experience in health care. As you can tell there is a huge difference.
@@edwardherrera846 Found the CRNA. First off working in the ICU as a nurse in way prepares you for independent practice and it certainly doesn't teach you how to administer anesthesia. Yes AAs can major in anything but they still have to take real science classes not the dumbed down versions they give to CRNAs. Most importantly CRNAs shouldn't have independent practice as they aren't nearly as qualified as Anesthesiologists
It's the same thing but one is a nurse
I've made a video on this topic:
th-cam.com/video/AREqWwfzwFU/w-d-xo.html
@@mustang8206 found the AA. Have you worked in the ICU for 8 years as an ICU nurse? My guess is not. So don’t speak on how that prepares you for anything. I’m sure it prepares you a lot more than your bachelors in basket weaving before AA school. And I like how you AAs feel like your science classes are “real” and somehow CRNAs science classes are “fake”. Would love to hear your logic here. Because you take the same classes a premed student does doesn’t make you a physician counterpart. Just means you didn’t have what it takes to get through med school. You fell short. And I’m sorry you don’t agree with CRNAs having Independent practice. I realize it hurts being dependent on someone else. I work independently every day. If I and tens of thousands were not as qualified then how do we keep having jobs? Why are we the preferred provider? I can’t tell you how many people (nurses, techs, and especially surgeons) prefer to have CRNAs work with them. Enjoy your dependence. I’m sure one day you will be lobbying for independence.
I am diploma anaesthesia technician . I am pratice under anesthesiologist from back 10 year how can I got your certificate CAA
To be a CAA in the US, it requires a masters degree from one of the programs.
Hi, I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I wanted to become a CAA. I’m currently based here in New York City, are there any accredited schools here for CAA or what’s the closest one
Thank you
No accredited schools in NY, I'll make a video covering this soon but the closet may be in Ohio or DC.
Hey mam! I have earned BSc Anesthesia from Nitte university ,Karnataka India.
Iam ver interested in AA program and which are the affordable universities would you suggest for me in USA .
Sayar ul hassan
From India.
Hi, I made a video covering schooling costs here:
th-cam.com/video/Olf34T6NWJg/w-d-xo.html
how many years did you study?
This profession requires a bachelor's and master's degree. So just under 7 years.
Please interview your colleague who was a professor or if possible I'd like to contact him. I have many questions about the nontraditional route. Thanks
This video about a nontraditional route may help:
th-cam.com/video/nngg26KaiGA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0pkp3okb8OlIB18X
Hey can nurse became a anaesthesia assistant
Yes, there are a few that I know of!
Iam doing my bsc anesthesia final year,can u list out some universitys for msc anesthesia in usa,bcoz iam planning my master's in usa.
gowthami hello Iam nurse but I work anesthesia assistant can I prepare master degree for anesthesia
I think you will go for crna school
Is any experience is required for taking admission in Certified Anesthesiologist assistant??
Is there a faster way to become a CAA?
Um no. Don't let the title of assistant fool you. You are doing the same job as an anesthesiologist, a physician with 11 years of training. You aren't just helping the doctor you are taking your own patients and putting them in a medical coma
the fastest way would possibly be to complete the pre-reqs as quickly as possible by taking on more classes in the summer/winter for example, while shadowing, taking the gre, getting patient care experience, etc.