73 Questions with a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
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- Hello! My name is Sally and I'm an Anesthesiologist Assistant. Its been months since my last video and I apologize! I've complied all of your questions that were submitted on instagram @anesthesiasal & youtube into this! We talk about tips on getting into the program, salaries, schedules, experiences at work, tips for students in clinical, work life balance... pretty much anything anesthesia related! Its packed with information - I hope it's helpful as you decide which path to take on your career in medicine.
Follow me on Instagram: @anesthesiasal
(I have Q&A sessions and post more frequently on there)
AAAA: www.anesthetist.org
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I had no idea about this profession until the Dean from my medschool told me about it.
I withdrew from medschool past halfway of first year and he told me how this could be another option since my school also has a CAA program. Thanks for doing this !
Why did you withdraw from med school?
(If you reply. I will tell you an extraordinary story from my first week at Jefferson Med in Philly in 1980>)
@@JayKayKay7does my reply count?
Not really. But I'll tell the story anyway.
I re-entered the academic rodent relay after 6 years of pounding nails in the southern California construction business. I had previously earned a somewhat useless, in terms of employment, bachelor's degree in psychology. I spent 18 months getting my prerequisites in order and finishing my application. and volunteering in the local university hospital ER every Saturday night for over a year in San Diego. I wasn't competitive in the California applicant pool. so I moved back to my home in Texas to establish residency. There I continued taking courses by day at UTSA and got a 3-11 job as an orderly in the OR at the Methodist Hospital. After a round of interviews, I was admitted to Jefferson Medical College in 1980. (Legacy admission- My father and my brother had attended there.)
So when I walked into that lecture hall the first Monday of the academic year, I was 30 years old, single ( but dating my future wife who was charge nurse back on my old orderly job, with over a thousand hours experience in the ER and almost a year in the OR.
Needless to say, I worked for it and wanted it.
So, after a week of basic introduction to medical school classes, the weekend came up, and a fraternity was having an all-hands freshman party on Friday night. I attended and started circulating about with a trusty solo cup of brewski in hand.
I met Diedra. She told me her story.
She had applied to medical school but had been denied that year and was put on a waitlist. She had rerouted her life and was at MIT in a graduate biochemistry program when Jeff called her Thursday evening and offered her a spot in this year's class if she wanted it. She had until Monday to decide. She verified the particulars of that phone call and said, "Yes."
She had made it down to Philly by Friday noon and, after checking in with the University, decided to go to the party. Some guy had attended the first three days of class and said, "Nope. Not for me and had withdrawn."
I stood there with my mouth open in shock, wondering what kind of person would do that. Jeff had big classes, 125, so I don't even remember him. (We were sorted alphabetically. Kates, Kane, Kavanagh, Kemper, etc.)
Anyway, that is my story.
( American Medical schools were not selection after admission like a lot of Latin American or European schools were. In Mexico, they would, by law, admit over 600 people, and graduate 6 years later, about 100. The Americans figured if you were smart enough to get in, then they should try and keep you.
@@JustSomeWeirdo
I wish there were more of these videos. I have a long journey ahead of me and get discouraged often so videos like yours help motivate me
babe wake up new anesthesiasal vid just dropped😫im so hype for this, i been waiting for you for months bestie!!!
I love your energy. I could watch your videos all day. You just calmed me. 😂
You answered a lot of my questions! Thanks for posting!
I'm trying to figure which I loved better: the questions or the response to the questions. I love this content, thank you so much.
Oh my gooshshshshs I’ve been WAITING for you to post! 🎉 yay. Have a nice day
Thank you thank you so much for sharing this information with the world!! Especially as you received help from family could have very well kept this within that confine. Thank you again!!
This was so awesome to hear! I'm a bio student right now and this is making feel really excited to apply. I'm Canadian though so if you have any tips for applying to American programs I'd love to hear it!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m a premed grad and I just learned about CAA a couple months ago. Super informational and I’m definitely looking into this
This is the same exact profession my little sister in in!!! It's the same thing as an Physician Assistant, but they are trained specifically in Anesthesia!!!!
Omg this is such a good video !! Has All the things I needed to know ❤️
Amazing video thank you for taking the time to do this
Loved the background while you were speaking :)
These videos always make me reconsider some life choices 😂 great video!
Wow this was awesome! Really appreciate it !!
Thank you for the video! Learned a lot from it. 😊
Wowww she only works 2 days a weeks that's awesome ☺️
You seem really calm! Which is an important trait to this job I feel🤣 love this video! I’m an RN for 6 years and just found out about AA today😂
I'm stuck between DPT and CAA since DPT hasn't been promising in pay to debt ratio but I've been pursuing DPT my whole undergrad T.T now that I'm done and didn't get in on my first cycle I looked into CAA and it looks sooooo interesting! Ahhhh so stuck but I appreciate these videos and your information is so helpful! Thank youuu!
I was actually on the DPT track (hence my exercise & sport science major) but yes, I agree with you!
Just do what will make you happy the most like the actual type of work you will be doing for 30 plus years.
@@Anesthesiasal Your video is interesting. I have undergrad degree in Biochemistry and have always loved CAA. Please, advise the schools I can check out for this program and what I need to get started? Will follow you on IG right away.
Im currently going through the samething 😅. Since DPT is 7 years college debt and grad school debt hits hard for the amount that we will be making. Thinking abt making the switch. Glad to know their are others like me out there.
@@Anesthesiasal question what’s the difference between anaesthesia technician and anesthesia assistant?
God bless u ur answers r just perfect
Love when someone else is aware of the Aquarius and Taurus long standing beef. 😂
I mean it's all made up
I rock with my Aquarius
I love my Tauruses tho lol
This was such an informative video! It is so unfortunate that AAs can't work in the tri-state area tho :/
Hi anesthesia Sal! I have a couple AA interviews coming up and wanted any advice you might have. What kind of questions should I ask during interviews? Also thanks for posting your vids! ❤
This is what my sister does, you will make $150K straight outta med school
Sorry if you mentioned this in the video, but what did you do before becoming a CAA (like jobwise) and what classes would you recommend besides the prereqs
Thank you. This was informative.
Hi Sally! 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 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!
Hi Sal, I hope you're well
Im looking to apply to AA program this cycle, I'm afraid because i don't have good GRE scores
What's your advice?
wow 2 days a week?! That is awesome. I see why the guy is close to 350k. He probably is 3-4 says days on a week. so he still gets a weekend! Crazy!
If suctioning tracheas gross u out because of the mucus, is there a good chance suctioning airways during anesthesia will gross u out as well?
Hey, can International students also apply for the AA program or does it require the US residency?
I was so close to submitting my CASPA, but after finding my calling i'm transiting into CASAA programs! I have 5,825 PCE/HCE. I've worked as an Medical Assistant, Research Assistant, Chemistry Tutor and now currently a CNA all while finishing my undergrad full time. I haven't showed an Anesthesiologist just yet but hopefully soon. I just graduated, however, i didn't take physics nor calculus so after those two classes i'll be applying!
What year are you? I'm in a very similar, if not identical, situation besides a few of your extracurriculars
Love your cap! Where did you get it?
Hi Anesthesia Sal
Am a RN in South Africa working as anesthetic assistant but here it’s totally different, only the doctors handles everything we just prepare things for them 😢. in which country are you at?
I would love to be hands on like that.
Ouh and my Favorite is also Neuro 🧠💕
Thank you for the video
you should do a video on how you became this and the steps and advice
hey Sally! if you don't mind me asking, what were your stats? i want to apply to emory but i don't think i'm a very competitive applicant for that program so i don't know if i should take my chances and just apply.
Great video!
I immediately gained even more respect when you said SIMV... I'm an RT and it baffles me why we are still trying to use AC/PC instead of SIMV
Great video, I really appreciate this information! I’m thinking about making a big switch from business to healthcare. My worry is that I never majored in a science related field for undergrad so would that mean that I would have to get an undergrad degree in the sciences before I can apply for Anesthesiology school?
do you know anyone known who specializes in anesthesia techniques?? cuz I want more information about the specialty
Honestly, I had a really tough choice between architecture and anaesthesiology aswell. I kept bouncing between the two as I enjoy both and many people recommended me to join the medical field as they think it suits me.
Did you even make your way to considering Anthropology?
(I guess Zoology never got a chance.)
Thank you for this video very informational
Thank you for making such an informative video! I currently reside in California and have been looking at other states for other healthcare opportunities. By chance, do you know if I were to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant in Florida and decide to move back to California, would I be able to find a similar job or be able to work in the field in California? Thank you thank you!
Can a CNA have enough clinical experience for the AA program?? I was thinking of doing this while I finish my bachelor’s.
Thank you for this video Sal ❤
Hi Sal. You mentioned that it is important to learn how the system works so you don’t get taken advantage of. Can you please elaborate on that?
What kind of field wpuld you recommend working in while going to school?
How many years of study does it take to become an I know it's anesthesiologist assistant?
Hello,
Thank you so much for your fantastic content! I have a bachelor's degree in Economics and zero clinical/medical experience. I never pursued a career in the medical field because I didn't want to go to medical school or take the CRNA route, but I've been interested in anesthesia all my life. I'm 25 now and think the CAA might be a suitable pathway for me. I can get through the prerequisite courses just fine; I'm concerned that I will seem like the wrong candidate for not having medical experience. What would be your advice to obtain the hands-on experience I need to be admitted into a CAA program? I feel as though the clock is ticking, and if I'm going to go back to school, it has to be now while I still have the energy.
Plz describe me the difference between Operation theatre Technician and Anasthesia Technician?
Hi there, I am a CCAA, working in Toronto, Canada, any idea if any of my education and experience can be transferred over?
From your description it sounds like our job description is almost identical, the only difference is you are a masters program while ours is a post grad advanced certificate (16 months), and the other is pay, your top pay is much higher.
Nice video. Very informative. CRNAs and AAs have similarities, but the opportunities for advancement diverge once you get into more critical care, rural healthcare, and full-service anesthesia care where physicians and CRNAs work side-by-side running their own rooms vs. a care team model. Suggamadex for the win!
There's nothing special abt cRNA's. The advantage they have is their profession started way earlier and they're good lobbyists. Same thing with PA and NPs
For me i think this agenda cRNA's try to push on a daily of indepence ( i even saw a post where one cRNA said he's better than anesthesiologist and i was perplexed) needs to stop. CRNA's are even pushing for agendas to start supervising CAA's 🤣🤣 man i don't know what this is🤣it's like NPs saying that they want to supervise PA's
cRNA's and CAA's are assistants to anesthesiologists
Hi @@thatwasantique6708, thank you for your comment. While it doesn’t really affect me either way, I hope you're feeling better now. I'm not sure why you have chosen to comment on my comment, but I'll try to clear it up any confusion on your end. @Anesthesiasal posted a good video about CAAs based on many of the questions asked by her other subscribers. I merely pointed out anything that could help describe the similarities and differences between CRNAs and CAAs because people deserve to know what options/paths are out there. I can't speak to your anecdotal evidence about some CRNA saying something about some anesthesiologist. Inflammatory comments like yours only aim to divide CAAs, CRNAs and MD/DOs trained in anesthesiology. Experienced providers know the credentials behind your name may grant you a position in an anesthesia department, but they do not make you a provider capable of independent thinking or practice, be it supervised or unsupervised.
So what is the schooling for it? Is it only 2 years? Or up to 6-7 since online it’s says you need a bachelor degree
Can a respiratory therapist transition to this job ?
Hello what's the differences between a anesthesia technician an you?
Do CAAs have a concern for nutritional status of the patient? Can you please explain what type of nutrition questions CAAs would ask a patient? Thank you so much!
Weight and BMI can impact line placement and airway management. However, we only meet patients the day of surgery. What we are interested in is their NPO status
Is it possible to get a vaccine waiver as a CAA?
Hey i’m zaara recently i’m going to choose my degree in bsc.anesthesia and operation theatre technology in India so the college is a deemed university. So after the course will i get good job in abroad countries…i’m really confused now. Is there any problem?Does the certificate will be valid right?Please give a good reply to my doubt i need the most 🙂
West Virginia is offering a caa position, WVU medicine.
hi there! i just came across your video and it is insightful as i’m looking into applying to one of these programs! one thing i did find confusing about your video was the way you described what a CAA is. from what i gathered, CAAs are not PAs. while both practice as extensions of a physician, PAs and CAAs undergo vastly different education and certification/ licensure requirements. Therefore, can CAAs “essentially” be considered as PAs specializing in anesthesia?
The easiest way to describe it is CAAs are “somewhat” like PAs. That’s the short form of my explanation. Both CAA and PA programs, although different degrees, are about 2.5 years. It’s great that you understand the differences between the two professions! Feel free to educate others as well
I want to do this but it’s not offered in California
Do you have a cheap sheet to remember all the steps?
I'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
What did you study for your undergrad?
Is there a reason why you chose CAA vs PA-C ?
Can indian resident apply for CAA course, after completion of bachelor in Anesthesia!!
Wow. Listening to what you did has me interested. I’m a Pharmacy Technician and I missed my boards by 1 point. Right now my goal is to become a Dental Hygienist after I made all A’s and B’s then didn’t do well in Dental Materials and was dismisssed from Dental Assisting. It was a sign I was at the wrong school doing the wrong program. I tested high enough to be an LPN.
Bruh being an AA is way harder than a Pharmacy Tech and harder than being an Dental Hygienist. Not only is the training longer, there is more to learn, and people will literally be putting their life in your your hands
@@mustang8206going to AA program takes the same amount of dental hygiene school. It is harder but same years of being in school is you have any bachelors degree.
Yaayy!💓can u please tell me if anaesthesia and operation theatre technician and certified anaesthesia assistant is same?? The one which u did…. Pls reply 🥺🙏🏻
It's not
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Hello All, I'm curious to see if anyone has made a successful switch from a non-medical profession (in my case electrical engineering) to a medical profession (i.e.: AA). Thoughts anyone? any and all insight welcomed!
The last part does make me a little nervous. I am thinking of going to AA school, but what do you do when we hit the ceiling in your career and you are still quite young? Can we really work into our 60's like this?
You can!! I know anesthetists in their 50-60s. But it really depends on what your life goals are.
You could always go into administration or become a chief anaesthetist
Maybe go into a speciality area for example if you’re doing bread and butter do cardiac or OB or peds stuff that is more challenging
i work at emory too. Im starting AA next year. Is it flat rate for prn AA? or do you work as a contractor?
How’s it going ?
Hi I am an Anesthesia technologist from pakistan.Mam I am asking how to find a job in foreign countries and what is the average salary with 2 year experience.
I would want this job to just have the schedule flexibility
Can an international student become an AA and if so how please help me right now I am in med school 1st year and I just know that med school is not for me I have only completed school and directly got into med school so I have no undergraduate degree what should I do where should I start I have no idea also I have few questions:
1) how log is the process to because an AA like from the very start.
2) what undergraduate degree should I take and also is an online degree valid like if I have an undergrade in bio for a year or 2 by an online cours is it eligible.
3) how long should a undergrad course be.
4) when can I give GRE examination.
5) where should I apply, what states, schools 6) what do they teach in this 27 month program like what are the subjects
Ryt now I’m doing first year bsc in anaesthesia and operation theatre technician , can I end up as CAA ?
Yes, even i wanna know
how can a go there and work
Hello !! So good to see another specialty that i did not know about .. its so interesting to see that there are so diverse jobs. I am currently senior in undergrad planning to goto pa school. So to be clear. Will i be able to be a anesthesia assistant by graduating in pa school? Or is that another program? Whats the big difference would you think between the two? Thank you soo much..
Hey! You will have to get a masters in anesthesiology from an anesthesiologist assistant program to become a CAA.
@@Anesthesiasal heyy thank you so its different than going to pa program like separate program. I heard you need to take mcat and gre like med school and saw the duration was similar to pa program like 28months?
@@spark43259 It is similar length! But you will only be able to do anesthesia when you graduate. You can either take the MCAT or GRE (diff programs have diff preferences)
PAs are able to work in all 50 states and can work in a variety of specialties.
@@Anesthesiasal ahh i have so many questions because i was interested in going into anesthesia as a pa and now i know that there is specific job for that category and the length is similar and as i recall the prerequisites are almost similar too.. and the salary difference was huge too if im not wrong ..
I know this may not apply to a lot of ppl here, but aim thinking of changing careers. I’ve been researching CAA for awhile and really considering it. However, I have no background in medical. It would be a complete change for me. Do you know of anyone who has made a career change to this field? I’m a Case Manager now. I’ve always wanted a medical career, but didn’t have the confidence to pursue.
There are university programs where they provide the sequence of courses needed as pre-requisites for AA programs. I believe if you Google this the available programs will pop up!
Hi iam a anesthesia technologist. done bachelors degree, from India.
I have interested to come and do a job in abroad can u please guide me how to get job in abroad.thank you.
(If u don't mind can i know where r u from ..)
Respiratory vs anaesthesia plz suggest me
So then what does the anesthesiologist do? What’s their purpose
If I wanted to shadow an anesthesiologist at Emory, who should I reach out to? Been trying to set one up for the longest!
Hi I’m a student at Emory and I know it’s almost impossible to shadow at Emory hospitals unless you’re a student. If you’re in ATL your best options are Northside and Grady.
@@mayceepatton3731 ahhh good to know. Thank you!!
Looking back, do you wish you went to med school?
Are AA programs only for american citizens
Mam I need your help in msc anesthesia Plz guide me mam....
I’m upset I put this comment online. 🙄
Which school/program did u attend?
She went to emory
How much of a problem is the fact that a surgeon could sometimes yell at an anesthesiologist??
I'd say that is the only thing keeping me from choosing this specialty because i would not be able to just stand there while being yelled at.
Why would a 1099 offer more tax benefits?
I NEED TO BE ONE. 2 days a week?
CRNA versus AA, AA's pretty much do the same type of work, no any different other than the 3 things she mentioned.
Lol you’re funny
Well… that’s what she said.
@@sergiobanks274 well some people just don’t get It even after watching and learning.
@@bouchser000 yea. Why didn’t you watch and learn on TH-cam?? It’s the truth! Lol. You’re funny.
@@edwardherrera846 I already knew before
Do you get paid hourly or salary?
Most w2 opportunities are salary. OT is hourly
I’m currently an Anesthesia Tech at Emory Midtown and I’m interested in becoming an AA. What are the steps for me to becoming an AA from being an Anesthesia Tech?
Bs degree with pre reqs mcat or gre
How did you become an anesthesia tech ?
How often do u get 24hr shifts??
I do them every week, or at least 3x a month
Ohh okay thanks!
Hi Sally, it's nice to know you are an anesthesiologist. Will it be possible for me to interview you?
it's "nice to know"? what
Do you know what METOCLOPRAMIDE, ONDANSETRON AND DEXAMETHOZONE are used together for?
Apparently not, ... there goes my faith in Anesthesiologist training.
@@luigi5890 😭
Interesting
Don’t see a lot of jobs for AAS or even anesthesiologist assistant on indeed.
CAAs largely use gaswork.com for employment opportunities.
❤❤❤ wow nice job sister ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi!
Does Anesthesia gases have an effect on future pregnancies ?
Did you say the Anesthesiologist pushes the drugs for induction, then you intubate? Are you not ALLOWED to push those meds specifically? I get the doc having to be present at the beginning of the case but REALLY??
No, sometimes we change it up and switch places. We can push those meds. Attendings just need to be present for induction.
I am glad to hear that, thank you. Let's hope a master's degree gets you a little glory. Keep it radical Anesthesiasal. Take care.