What does it take to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant?

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@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

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@skohayward5 3 ай бұрын

You’re videos have been incredibly helpful! I’m pre-AA and applying very soon. If I get in I want to start making some AA KZbin videos and try to help others through this process, and your channel has been a large inspiration. Keep it up!!

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and good luck!

@cpbeauvoir 2 ай бұрын

Thank you always for taking the time to record and publish these for us. Definitely not enough CAA KZbinrs providing information. I’m grateful for all you do.

@fitbjj 3 ай бұрын

I'm shadowing the anesthesiology and the CAA the next few weeks. I'm a CNA and the Anesthesiologist came up to my unit and I asked his assistant is he was a CAA and he said no I'm a tech. Then the Anesthesiologist started talking to me about CAA and said email him and he'll set up shadows for me. If all goes well, after I get my prereqs, I'll be going to Nova Denver.

@vidaampofo1065 2 ай бұрын

Where do I take these pre requisites? Is taking online courses ok?

@fitbjj 2 ай бұрын

@@vidaampofo1065 check out the college that offers AA master's program, it'll list courses you need. Then take them at a college. The program coordinator will be able to tell you about online.

@anthien6451 3 ай бұрын

I’m a pre-PA student who also have love for the aa field. I agree with the statement about Bio/Chem degree. Most of the time your advisor gives just flat out bad advice unfortunately. If I could go back I’d probably major in something that you can work with straight after graduation like a bachelor in radiology, respiratory therapist, nurses (although it’s difficult to maintain high GPA in nursing programs), etc. Most of these programs will require you to take science courses such as biology and chemistry anyway, just make sure those courses are intended science majors at higher levels. Those are the classes that AA schools and PA schools want you to take. Focus on your GPA first, it’s easier to bring down your GPA than to bring it up! And just sneak in experiences whenever you can, don’t compromise your grades.

@built2win8 3 ай бұрын

I agree, I'm a career changer and doing nursing before AA

@bettyconfettii 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos!

@TomBreazeal 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff, Jonah!

@Estrellas.Corner 3 ай бұрын

Hey Jonah, your videos are always so great and it's nice to see you posting! I really want to start a KZbin channel documenting my road to CAA, the process, and some of my hobbies... Any advice or words of wisdom? I'm pre-AA on the fence if I should rush the process and apply this cycle or keep to my plan and apply next cycle. I already have my BA in Psychology, but I still have physics 2 and BioChem to complete in the Fall and I have yet to take the MCAT. Once I'm done with the Fall semester I plan on starting my MCAT studies and taking it sometime in April; In the meantime, I've been applying to Anesthesia Tech jobs at the hospital I currently work at. Any additional advice or comments? I appreciate you!

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

For getting started with youtube, I would recommend getting an entry level mirrorless camera and record videos for your personal collection. Get used to filming your life and speaking to the camera without the pressure of having an audience while you build up the habit. As far as becoming a CAA goes, I would apply for anesthesia tech jobs outside of your hospital as well. It could help you negotiate better terms and be more likely to get the role. Other than that just have the best grades you can and apply as early in the cycle as possible.

@rivalstorm120 3 ай бұрын

I have no medical background but want to get into becoming a CAA... im 29 and have bills... ive been recommended to start at nursing school for the basics and then go from there.. think that would be a good starting route?

@TomBreazeal 3 ай бұрын

Depends...Look up some AA schools and look at their pre-reqs. If speed is what you're looking for, choose a degree that will hit the pre-reqs fastest. Pre-reqs tend to be very similar to pre-med pre-reqs. As Jonah said, a bio degree doesn't really land you a job unless you continue your education. So, depending on your life circumstances, nursing might take you longer to get to AA (or you could go CRNA which takes more time as well) but you'd have your nursing degree to fall back on if you can't/don't get in or finish AA school. If you have no medical background, do some shadowing. Good luck!

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

Do you already have a bachelors?

@rivalstorm120 2 ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros No

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

@@rivalstorm120 this may not be for you then. if you did want to pursue it I would look into starting with respiratory therapy

@bpmnavalagundanavalgund8878 2 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much for the info...love from India ♥️🇮🇳🇮🇳

@graysonrossiter7620 Ай бұрын

I’m a junior in high school with a 4.4 weighted gpa and 32 ACT, I’m taking quite an interest into becoming a CAA. Since I’ve made this decision before graduating what specific major or program would you recommend I take?

@dylanquach4078 Ай бұрын

Hi Jonah, I was wondering how many shadowing hours you had, and how many hours of shadowing would you recommend to make yourself stand out?

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@dylanquach4078 I shadowed for 2x 8hr days. I also had plenty additional anesthesia exposure in my 10 months as an anesthesia tech. shadowing can often have diminishing returns after a certain point and clinical work experience might be more valuable after a few days of shadowing

@Stephanie-oc3gc 3 ай бұрын

Can a registered nurse can become a CAA?

@TomBreazeal 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@jahanzaibkhan9140 3 ай бұрын

Best bechlor for CAA

@user-fz5on6cx3y 2 ай бұрын

I am a nurse in anesthesia- reanimation in morocco , i want to go to usa to be a certified anesthesiologist assistant , how ?

@212TL Ай бұрын

Hello Jonah, I wanted to know how did you go about meeting the requirement of getting an anesthesia article published in an anesthesia journal?

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@212TL This is not a requirement

@212TL Ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros ooh I saw on their website today for Nova anesthesia program, under requirements. It would be nice if you are right

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@212TL Part of the application involves reviewing and summarizing existing research. I think that’s what you heard of

@212TL Ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros ooh I see what you mean, thank you for clarifying

@imgoingtoexplode766 3 ай бұрын

How do you like the Florida CAA schools? I have heard mixed things about them

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy my education and overall experience at NSU fort Lauderdale. I understand the culture at South and at other NSU campuses is different but I have not visited those campuses myself.

@mateoruales9120 3 ай бұрын

Hey man I’m a student in central Florida working on my undergrad. I have the opportunity to either attend my colleges radiologic tech or respiratory therapy programs. I was wondering if I should focus on respiratory therapy over rad tech in order to make myself a stronger applicant for CAA? Thanks for your content it’s extremely valuable.

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

Rad tech work always impresses and fascinates me. But for AA specifically, respiratory therapy is probably the single best experience + education you can have.

@DaniHernandez-s2m Ай бұрын

do you have any tips on how to get in with a cumulative GPA of 2.52? I still have yet to take the pre requisite courses and GRE/MCAT. My undergrad grades were awful to to a personal hardship during my college years, unfortunately.

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@DaniHernandez-s2m You would likely need to go and complete another Master’s degree with excellent grades to be considered. People often do this for medical school admissions. look into it

@gradykennedy127 Ай бұрын

what requirements did you need to get the anesthesia tech job?

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@gradykennedy127 I used my previous experience as a patient transporter and my college degree. otherwise i had no certifications

@haroonmurtaza2653 Ай бұрын

Can you please guide what's the difference between Anesthesia technologist like I am doing Bachelor in Anaesthesia and CAA.

@jonah.barros Ай бұрын

@@haroonmurtaza2653 A CAA provides direct patient care We administer and manage medications, perform life saving interventions, and perform invasive procedures such as intubation, central venous cannulation, spinals and epidurals and more. Basically CAAs, alongside our attending anesthesiologist, are responsible for keeping our patient alive and pain free throughout the operative time period

@haroonmurtaza2653 Ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros Ok And of course CAA have more salary. By the way Thanks for your guidance. Can you also make a video on International students who have Bachelors in sciences and how they can pursue in CAA in US

@jamessudbury6943 2 ай бұрын

Hi Jonah! I’m looking to apply to all the NSU locations this winter and hopefully attend this coming summer of 2025…. I’m studying for the GRE to get a pretty competitive score because I have a high GPA but I’m a little lacking in the relevant clinical experience. With an average GPA of 3.85-ish in college and around a 320 on the GRE, do you think I’ll be a competitive applicant to NSU CAA school? I plan on shadowing ASAP, but I work 60-80 hours a week currently so it’s tough to fit everything in with my current schedule

@jamessudbury6943 2 ай бұрын

(To give a little more clarity, I graduated back in 2021: summa cum laude, with honors, 2 bachelors in biology and chemistry, with a minor in business. I took some gap years because I wanted to work and start a family)

@jonah.barros 2 ай бұрын

@@jamessudbury6943 Those are some good grades in my eyes. If you apply in the winter, depending on the month more than half of the interview invites will have already been given out. If you lack shadowing still you should either rush that to apply earlier or give yourself more time to apply next year, especially if you still need time to gather your LORs and personal statement.

@SamiyaHaji-pi4pz Ай бұрын

Hii I'm studying Bachelors in health science online (University of the People) and want to pursue as an anesthesiologist assistant or respiratory therapist after completing my bachelor. Is it possible? if yes then where can I apply for it? I'm living in Saudi Arabia now ( I am not Saudi citizen)

@kevincardenas9154 2 ай бұрын

I took my mcat this may and unfortunately got a 492 smh. The application cycle is this month and am probably going to apply next cycle. What are your thoughts? I graduated with a biochemistry with a 3.3 gpa and have 3 publications in research and worked as an anesthesia tech for a year and 6 months as a medical assistant. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

@DrakeKendal 2 ай бұрын

honestly give this cycle a shot, your test scores can be over shadowed by your pubs and tech experience. If anything, try applying to the new programs that opened up in Texas and Bluefield since they're fresh programs.

@mattswayne2849 2 ай бұрын

I agree with the above commenter, I got a 494 and have a ~3.7 GPA with really no research and 1.5 yrs experience as an MA and got an interview with CU. My suspicion is my work experience and letters of rec helped to bring up my app a lot, I was worried they would shoot me down for the test scores, but I was surprised! Give the application a shot!