Anesthesiologist Assistant Schools in Alabama

Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly trained medical professionals in Alabama who work under the direction of licensed Anesthesiologists as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT).

Alabama is one of only 16 States, plus Washington DC, which permits Anesthesiologist Assistants to work there.

• • Alabama*
  • Colorado*
  • Florida*
  • Georgia*
  • Indiana*
  • Kentucky*

• • Missouri*
  • New Mexico*
  • Michigan**
  • North Carolina*
  • Ohio*
  • Oklahoma*

• • South Carolina*
  • Texas**
  • Vermont*
  • Washington DC*
  • Wisconsin*

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* Requires certification and licensing
** Practice under Physician delegation

How to Become an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Alabama

To become an anesthesiologist assistant in Alabama requires certification and licensing.

Certification

Certification of anesthesiologist assistants is managed by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). Certification involves the successful completion of certifying exam as well as ongoing continuing professional development and assessment.

Graduation from an accredited program is an important prerequisite to sitting the NCCAA exams,

Licensing Requirements

• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program
• NCCAA Certification
• Criminal background check

For further information on certification and licensing requirements for anesthesiology assistants in Alabama, you should consult the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission.

Accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Programs

The table below lists all CAAHEP-accredited programs in anesthesiology throughout the USA. There are only 15 accredited programs in anesthesiology assisting and 10 accredited anaesthesia tech programs.

There are currently no schools or programs listed for Alabama.

The programs in anesthesiology assisting are offered at master’s degree level and programs in anaesthesia technology are offered at certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree levels.

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