how I got into AA (anesthesiologist assistant) school

[@csuao]

Thank you for the video. I just shadowed a CAA yesterday and I loved it. Definitely going back for more shadowing. The CAA I shadowed is friends with the directors at both South and Nova (one of the locations) and he stressed that more shadowing hours will help with the application than just 8 hours.

[@jasminecaa]

It is! You barely touch the surface with only 8 hours since there’s just so much to learn.

[@wisdomandlove1661]

@@jasminecaa do you mind sharing how many hours of shadowing is required?

[@alyssastarr6857]

@@wisdomandlove1661after watching different videos, reading and researching, at least 100 hrs minimum set you above the rest when applying for the CAA program since it’s competitive

[@Pap3rKoI.]

Hey how can I get in contact with them?

[@zains2396]

Hey! I am located in Orlando and looking for shadowing opportunities if you know any. Thanks!😊

[@justinchiles9393]

Magoosh was a big help for me on the GRE too!!! I got a 318 using it

[@laurachelaru6366]

Omg hiiiii! Thanks for the shoutout! You are doing great, I’m so proud of you!

[@UneasyTortoise]

yessss been waiting for a new viddddddd. Ill be starting AA school next year !

[@jasminecaa]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m sorry for not uploading sooner 😭 and congrats on getting in!

[@daraboo1]

Thank you girl :) All of the info you provide is greatly appreciated !

[@jasminecaa]

I’m glad! Let me know if there’s any other video you’d like to see 🥰

[@daraboo1]

@@jasminecaa maybe a day life, describing your school schedule , hours expected to put in everyday with studying, things like that :)

[@via6913]

I’m gonna apply to all of them 😤

[@jasminecaa]

and you’ll get accepted into all of them because you’re you 😂

[@maryshane8023]

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.

[@cody1429]

Thanks for sharing. I am a Respiratory Therapist that just finished my Bachelors this past Summer in Cardiopulmonary Science. I havent shadowed any CAAs other then when I had to get my intubation competencies done a few years ago, but I am working towards getting into Nova or South now. I reached out to South but they didnt really provide much information on the program, I just saw that it is a lot cheaper than Nova.

[@cody1429]

I will say the counselor at Nova did mention RT having a leg up on the application since a lot of an RTs skills are directly transferable to CAA (intubation, art line insertion, and vent management), but I am not trying to just bank on that.

[@fevenkebede1483]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@jasminecaa]

Not a problem!

[@attygetahun7488]

Was your work experience as a pharmacist technician “acceptable” patient care experience for AA application? And did you have to get your license as PT for your work experience to be counted as patient care? I highly appreciate your time!

[@coffeepandacat]

Hello, thank you for sharing this video with us. I have a rough journey ahead of me. So I didn't take my undergrad seriously years ago and have an abysmal 2.8 gpa in Visual Art😅. I had no idea what I wanted to do or what I was doing back then. My plan to make up for this is to 1) become a RT (currently taking prereqs and am also a pharmacy tech) 2) get a whole new bachelor's degree in either biology or chemistry and do well in it. Also want to become a chemistry tutor and do some more volunteer work. Wish me luck 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😊

[@Mal-nk3id]

Best wishes - you got this! ❤

[@isabellk10]

So cute! Love this

[@Kencan254]

I presume that you have since graduated from CAA school. Can you please post video on the politics of relationship with the CRNAs and Anestheologist. It will be great to about your salary.

[@Cuteandprosperous]

Please tell me the exact book you used to study for the GRE

[@rebeccaoree5970]

This was such a helpful video! I really want to be an AA however because of the pandemic I'm having a hard time finding people to shadow, do you have any suggestions?

[@jasminecaa]

I heard that some hospitals may have virtual student observer services you can sign up for. I would try to contact the school to see if they're wavering the requirement due to the pandemic or to see if they have a list of hospitals that offers shadowing currently.

[@bruiser6135]

You are a smart woman I enjoyed your chat your so well spoken well done I’m proud of you seriously impressed congrats stay in touch you probably do better in Canada 🇨🇦👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦good stuff 🔥🌹🌹

[@jasminecaa]

Thank you so much for the support! 😊

[@bruiser6135]

@@jasminecaa awesome 👏

[@Kencan254]

Can you please shed light on travell CAA as a career option? Explain the advantages and down sides. Don't forget to compare the hospital CAA vs. Travel salaries

[@jake2262]

Do you think Patient Care Technician job experience and tutoring experience would be sufficient for clinical and leadership experience? I want to apply straight from undergrad without a gap year and getting direct anesthesia related experience is difficult in my situation. I have a 4.0 as of right now.

[@romeostarlite21]

I plan on starting my prerequisites next year. Im definitely doing this, my only setback is that no schools in NC offers the program.

[@bellaheart7831]

Thanks for such an informative video!! Did you ever consider or were you ever interested in the PA profession? And if so how did you know you wanted to become an AA and not PA?

[@jasminecaa]

I considered it because of its versatility but I wasn't too invested in PA. The anesthesia part of AA is what attracts me the most.

[@MizRedz1]

I was wondering if I’m to old to get into the AA program. I really wanna change career please and thank you

[@elamranikhadija9042]

Which courses that anesthesiologist school do not accepted from community College?

[@unknown2903]

Dang maybe I'll switch careers to being an AA now lol

[@jasminecaa]

best decision I’ve made so far

[@emmapham6953]

Like Sean said, maybe I’ll switch too lol very informative video thanks!

[@L1L2L3L4S]

Hi @Jasmine what are your thoughts (your professors) on the job outlook of AA say in the next 5 years? It seems it's starting to pick up and competition is growing too.

[@areebebrahim39]

It's likely that the scope of the field will continue to grow in the coming years. Yes it's true that the field is growing and there is more competition, but it's also true that more and more states are starting to allow CAAs to practice. Basically, the growing number of CAAs will end up matching the demand as more states start allowing CAAs to practice.

[@nhusstory4168]

Hi Jasmine! Your video is really inspired me on my journey. I was wondering if there is a chance I can shadow you for some experience before apply to Emory? 😊

[@976eve]

Was thinking of becoming a physician.. but unsure if it’s worth bc of all the schooling.. is this or being a physician better

[@lucyche8468]

How do you find shadowing positions? I’m in one of the states AA don’t practice so it’s a bit difficult...Very informative vid btw! Thanks so much for doing this

[@jasminecaa]

You don't have to shadow AAs only! You can reach out to hospitals or clinics that have anesthesiologists or CRNAs working to get in your experience. Some of them may have an online section for student observer that you can sign up for.

[@backtobasicsbtb8718]

Say what , ma’am your gpa is good for med school 😳 3.6

[@FlywithMikey96]

Asian mentality. I’m black and only considering a 4.0

[@CarlosADasilva]

Thanks for your video! Do you have any insight into how competitive aa school is? Number of applicants vs. How many get accepted?

[@jasminecaa]

It is pretty competitive. The number of applicants vs. seat offered varies with the program you apply to. One program may only want 18 students while another will accept over 30. Out of hundreds of submitted applications, a rough estimate of 100-150 candidates are invited for interviews at each program. The school's program website might provide more accurate numbers.

[@CarlosADasilva]

@@jasminecaa yikes! I guess ill apply to a couple different programs just in case. Thanks

[@nikaylawilliams9311]

If I did not do a major that is science related will the school accept me with a prerequisites from a premedical program ?

[@jasminecaa]

Yes! Your degree background doesn’t have to be science related as long as you get all the prereqs in since that’s what the school will look at. I’d expect 1-2 interview questions about your non-science major though but use it to your advantage and discuss the change of interests in your personal statement!

[@anniekim5944]

I love your content! Its suuper helpful !

[@Cherygloss225]

I need help with my personal statement do you have any tips

[@DailyProfits365]

what are 3 AA school you apply?

[@i10_iO]

Beautiful, I graduated from the university's medical technical college and got a bachelor's degree. My name is Certified Anesthesia Technologist or anesthesiologist's assistant. I want to work in America, or Australia. What do you recommend? Is America suitable for me?How much will my salary be in America?❤

[@alexisdior90]

You need a master’s degree to be an AA in the U.S. and pass the U.S. CAA exam

[@i10_iO]

@@alexisdior90 Thanks 🙏

[@i10_iO]

​@@alexisdior90 Do you have Telegram or Instagram accounts to communicate if you don't mind?

[@shaygame1735]

How much of your day is spent communicating with patients?

[@jasminecaa]

A good bit. We talk to the patient in pre-op to get to know their medical history and do an airway assessment. Afterwards, we're by their side throughout the whole surgery until we transfer them either to PACU or ICU.