This is a video comprised of a few questions the Pre-Anesthesia Professionals society at Oakland University sent to me, hopefully this is somewhat helpful:

1. What interested you in your field?
Anesthesia deals with patients in a short term aspect. It is hands on and you get instant gratification from the things you do for your patients.

2. What is your typical day-to-day schedule? Everyone’s schedules are different (some work 4x10hr shifts, 2x12+ 2x8, 2x12+16, 16+24) it depends on how your employer does scheduling:

5:30am wake up.
6:30am arrival. Set up room, get IV
7:30am case start
xx:xx finish case
xx:xx start another case
xx:xx repeat until it’s time to go home

3. What can a CAA expect as far as the lifestyle and work you do?
You can work your bare minimum of 40 hrs or pick up as much as you want - depending on what hospital you work at.

4. What was your pre-professional (undergraduate, post-graduate) academic path?
Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science

5. How are CAA’s different from other medical specialties, such as CRNA’s and Anesthesiologists?

Please visit this link for a detailed explanation about the different pathways of CRNA & CAA:
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6. What qualities do CAA’s have that makes them enjoy/proficient in their field?
It’s good if you’re able to remain calm in emergency situations and can handle stress well! Being able to adapt in the OR is key also.

7. What do you enjoy most and least about your job?
I love doing line placements!
Sometimes being overworked can be mentally draining.

8. What do/did you find most challenging about your field, if anything?
Perfecting emergence and smooth extubations can take some time.

9. What advice would you give to students interested in your field?
Get in the OR ! See what we do for yourselves :)

These answers are broad/general so please dm me on Instagram @anesthesiasal if you want to know more at length.

Also please refer to this website for more details about certified anesthesiologist assistants:

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More information on Anesthesiologist Assistants:
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