How much money do they make?
What is the annual salary for an M.D/D.O?
$276,000
Where can PA's work?
Hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
What degree do you need for CAA?
Bachelors and then masters (CAA program)
What does a medical doctor do?
Medical doctors diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, as well as perform surgeries based on selected fields
How long does it take to complete the perfusionist certification?
What is a PA's annual salary?
$136,000
Where must a perfusionist pass their exams from?
The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
How do you get certified as an perfusionist?
Pass 75 cases and 2 board exams.
What can a PA do?
Examine patients, diagnose conditions, treat patients, and prescribe medications
How long is the CAA program to become certified?
about 2-3 years.
What is an NPs annual salary?
around $130,000
What can a PA do that a NP cannot do without further education?
An NP cannot assist in surgeries compared to PAs without obtaining a first assist certification.
What do CRNAs need to earn a doctoral degree in?
Anesthesia.
What can a NP do?
Everything a PA does, but can't assist in surgeries.
How long does it take to finish PA school to become certified?
2-3 years.
What is a perfusionist's annual salary?
$150,000-$200,000
What are the common D.O. specialties?
Primary care or internal medicine.
NP's can earn what degrees?
A master's or doctorate.
What can a perfusionist do?
They operate the heart-lung machine during heart surgery.
How long is CRNA schooling to become certified?
3-4 years.
What is a CRNA salary?
$237,000
Whats a major difference between CAAs and CRNAs?
CAAs need to be under supervision to practice by an M.D or D.O. CRNAs can work independently.
D.O's complete four years of medical school where?
At an osteopathic institution.
What do CRNA's do?
Give anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.
How long does it take for M.D/D.O to complete residency?
around 3-7 years.