Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAA) are skilled professionals that work with the anesthesia care team under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. CAAs work closely with anesthesiologists caring for patients from the preoperative stage thru the postoperative stage which ensures quality and continuity of care.

Students interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant begin their studies at UMBC by following our Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant curriculum, in addition to following an academic major at UMBC. All students interested in becoming an Anesthesiologist Assistant should plan to graduate first from UMBC. Upon successful completion of a degree, in addition to the pre-requisites for professional school, students will complete two years in a Anesthesiologist  Assistant school at another institution. Programs should be accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).