Profession
What does CAA stand for?
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
What is the most common inducing drug used for General Anesthesia?
Propofol
Degree level of the CAA profession
What is master’s
The name of the CAA influencer that goes by CaaLifestyle
Chabely
The medical model that CAA’s fall under
What is the Anesthesia Care Team Model (ACT)?
Three Stages of general anesthesia care
1.Induction
2. Maintenance
3.Emergence
The average time length of CAA school
What is 25-27 months
Governing body that actively lobbies against CAA expansion
What is AANA- American association of Nurse Anesthesiologists
A state where CAAs are allowed to work independently
What is no states
What type of Anesthesia is most commonly used for childbirth
Epidural
The division of first and second year curriculums in AA school
What is year 1: didactics/classes
What is year 2: clinical year
What website is the ultimate resource for AAs
AnesthesiaOnesource
Two states CAAs are allowed and two states CAAs are not able to work in
Answer varies
Which anesthetic gas has a fruity smell and is commonly used to help patients drift off to sleep during surgery?
Sevoflurane! This gas has a slightly sweet, fruity scent, making it a popular choice for inducing anesthesia, especially in children. It’s known for being fast-acting and easy to breathe in, helping patients relax before surgery.
Name of two universities in Florida offering the MSA program
What is south, nova
Total number of states allowing CAAs to work
What is 23
The newest state to be added to the profession
What is Virginia (added yesterday!!)
What term describes the bodies inability to feel pain?
Analgesia
What is the newest AA school to be added?
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN (Planned June 2026)
“How many states are CAA’s licensed to practice in?”
Answer: 21 states and the District of Columbia! Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas (delegatory authority), Kentucky, Indiana. Michigan (delegatory authority), Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (delegatory authority), South Carolina, Texas (delegatory authority), Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin