Anesthesiologist Assistant
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
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Quick Facts
- Taxonomy Code
- 367H00000X
- Grouping
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Classification
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- National Providers
- 5,034
- Conditions Treated
- 0
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