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Anesthesiologist Assistant — AA-C
Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) are licensed in approximately 20 states and work exclusively under the direct supervision of anesthesiologists. Certification requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited master's program and passing the NCCAA certification examination. Authorization, fees, and practice requirements vary by state.
51
Total States
20
Authorize AAs
24
Require AA-C
63.3 hrs
Avg CE Hours
Anesthesiologist Assistant licensure involves completing a CAAHEP-accredited master's program, passing the NCCAA certification examination, and meeting state-specific licensing and supervision requirements.
The NCCAA (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants) examination is required by all states that authorize AAs. It covers pharmacology, anatomy, clinical anesthesia, patient monitoring, airway management, and regional anesthesia. The AA-C credential is awarded upon passing.
All Anesthesiologist Assistant programs must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). These are master's-level programs lasting 24-28 months with extensive clinical rotations in anesthesia, requiring pre-medical science prerequisites.
Unlike CRNAs, Anesthesiologist Assistants work exclusively under the direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists. The supervising anesthesiologist must be immediately available during all anesthesia care. AAs assist with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
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| State | Authorized | AA-C Req. | CE Hours | Total Fees | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | Yes | Yes | 50 | $265 | high | March 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| California(CA) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | Yes | — | $805 | high | March 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Yes | Yes | — | $300 | high | March 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | Yes | Yes | No state-specific CE hours listed on the official page | $100 | high | March 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | No | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | No | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Yes | Yes | — | $400 | high | March 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Yes | Yes | 100 | $400 | high | March 2026 |
| New York(NY) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Yes | Yes | 40 | $150 | high | March 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Yes | Yes | null (no state-specific CE hours specified in statute) | $100 | high | March 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | No | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Yes | Yes | — | $300 | high | March 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | No | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | Yes | Not yet established; pending Board regulations | — | high | March 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Yes | Yes | — | $50 | high | March 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Yes | Yes | — | — | high | March 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | No | No | — | — | high | March 2026 |
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