Pros and Cons of Becoming an Anesthesiologist Assistant - Is It Worth It? part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • #AnesthesiologistAssistant #AnesthesiaTeam
    In the first video of this series, we dive into the world of becoming an Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). Are you considering this career path? Wondering about the pros and cons? Join us as we explore the key factors to help you make an informed decision.
    Career Considerations and Pros:
    Discover the driving factors that led me to choose this profession.
    Learn about the unique aspects of the job that make it so rewarding.
    Explore the flexible work schedule and excellent pay that comes with this career.
    Watch this video to gain insights into the positive aspects of being a CAA and get a glimpse of the real-world experiences that come with the job. If you're interested in healthcare, science, and making a difference in people's lives, this could be the career for you.
    Don't forget to like this video, leave a comment if you have any questions, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions on the life of an Anesthesiologist Assistant. Stay tuned for the next video in this series where we'll dive into the challenges of this profession.
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Комментарии • 80

  • @alona724
    @alona724 9 месяцев назад +41

    My big fear is hurting someone or making a mistake. 😢one bad day might mean a lifetime of sorrow…. And I can’t get over that fear

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  9 месяцев назад +26

      To me that means you care about doing a good job (:

  • @-22019
    @-22019 Год назад +15

    as someone who knows for a fact that i want to apply to grad school next year, i think this was a perfect summary video! it’s really confirmed for me this is what i want to do. well done!

  • @JoeMakesPizza
    @JoeMakesPizza Год назад +13

    Thank you so much for your helpful, informative content. Your channel is a gem of RUclips for going into detail about this career. I’m in the process of submitting my application now and am extremely excited to get into this field!

  • @bradsorenson5619
    @bradsorenson5619 4 месяца назад +5

    I have been a Respiratory Therapist for 10+ yrs and am getting interested in completing these pre-reqs and going back to Grad school and through what sounds like a very very rigorous challenging programs!

  • @itrytodraw2831
    @itrytodraw2831 Год назад +47

    This channel is so helpful and inspiring!! Thank you for living our CAA dreams and informing us about the career. Can't wait to be this one day!

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much for your kind words, good luck on your journey :)

    • @aliquran7535
      @aliquran7535 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@CAALifestyle question what’s the difference between anaesthesia technician and anesthesia assistant?

    • @career5690
      @career5690 10 месяцев назад

      @@aliquran7535Great question

    • @Illuminati6260
      @Illuminati6260 3 месяца назад

      @@aliquran7535the tech helps the crna, CAA, or anesthesiologist maintain the equipment for use but can’t give the anesthesia

  • @mhodge0890
    @mhodge0890 10 месяцев назад +8

    Wow I chose the wrong career. I only have 3 weeks off and make way less. You won in life

  • @alona724
    @alona724 9 месяцев назад +5

    I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!! ❤

  • @J.I.0
    @J.I.0 Год назад +7

    Great content. Can you do one of your paycheck breakdowns?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +1

      I cover how I spent two paychecks in this video:
      ruclips.net/user/shortskZHMOvCUJBA

  • @ricardooconnor2362
    @ricardooconnor2362 18 дней назад

    I wanted to be a CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist but I didn’t finish nursing school due to multiple issues going on in my life at the time. I was 6 months away from getting my BSN when I dropped out. It was painful knowing I was this close but couldn’t finish.

    • @Lindamorena
      @Lindamorena 8 дней назад

      🫂 this is me to but I was going to get my AS RN

  • @klimtscat347
    @klimtscat347 4 месяца назад +2

    A 60 hour work week seems too much for any person who MUST stay vigilant and concentrated to perform a delicate job. Same applies to doctors.

  • @amani1651y
    @amani1651y 4 месяца назад

    These videos are so so helpful!

  • @katiekb8016
    @katiekb8016 Год назад

    I love your videos! they're so helpful!

  • @carableu
    @carableu 4 месяца назад

    Great vid!

  • @GravityGamerXCII
    @GravityGamerXCII 4 месяца назад +2

    Can AA work in cometic surgery clincs in florida?

  • @carlosgarciaterrones6970
    @carlosgarciaterrones6970 11 месяцев назад +4

    I am forwarding your videos to my young sister she is in HS. I hope she watches them! lol Any advice for her as a HS student, if she were to find interest in this career?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  11 месяцев назад

      I have a Pre-AA playlist I recommend :)
      ruclips.net/p/PLnA73D8ZlTds6fc4l_ZnxPuqYJdinPmz7&si=Iuo1mIcjGEs01kQK

  • @KaterinaArte
    @KaterinaArte 11 дней назад

    Is it possible to start from the beggining of the carreer working only 2-3 days a week?

  • @joevinchang5415
    @joevinchang5415 5 месяцев назад +2

    I’m wondering if I can work as a CAA in Oregon or California…I’m really interested in anesthesiology and my major right now is biochem. I’m planning to attend a PA school to be a CAA. Does this sound like a good plan?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  5 месяцев назад

      Check out my schooling playlist for more info and my recent post here on RUclips and Instagram showing an updated map of states!
      m.ruclips.net/p/PLnA73D8ZlTduuOtBnwJt24AIFwPngwXqi

  • @azamatdavlyatov8505
    @azamatdavlyatov8505 Год назад +7

    Once you become an CAA, Is there any sort of ladder you can climb in terms of rank and/or income or is this profession capped at a certain level?

    • @Kencan254
      @Kencan254 Год назад

      The scope is limited. You can teach, be an equipment and anesthesia sales manager, go back to medical school..

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад

      I talk about other jobs CAAs do in this video:
      ruclips.net/video/revvi9NvQBc/видео.html
      There is a general ceiling to the income at this time, but I talk about why I'm still satisfied compared to the physician route in this video:
      ruclips.net/video/Rj6_3elyTiU/видео.html

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад

      ​@@Kencan254 I compare the CAA route versus medical school route in this video and why I'm satisfied with my choice:
      ruclips.net/video/Rj6_3elyTiU/видео.html

  • @dineshbabu7677
    @dineshbabu7677 6 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @channghiem5012
    @channghiem5012 8 месяцев назад

    have you had, to work on someone you knew or family member? ifso, how was the experience?

  • @nancy-suzettesanchez5494
    @nancy-suzettesanchez5494 7 месяцев назад

    Hi! Can you share which program you graduated from? Average course workload with balancing a family/work life in addition to the program?

  • @StanceFam5
    @StanceFam5 Месяц назад

    Ive been working in sterile processing for years now and i keep getting more interested in anesthesiology very intensly. As a 29 year old do you think its worth starting school and going through the 6 years of school?

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan254 Год назад +2

    Looking back, do you wish you went to medical school?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +1

      I compare the CAA route versus medical school route in this video and why I'm satisfied with my choice:
      ruclips.net/video/Rj6_3elyTiU/видео.html
      But I can elaborate on this more in a different video!

  • @toyarj37
    @toyarj37 7 месяцев назад +1

    Why wouldn’t they just offer this to pharmacists instead. Doesn’t make sense

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  7 месяцев назад +3

      This job is very procedure heavy and the training focuses on both pharmacology and physiology and the many procedures CAAs do. Pharmacists have very different training but can apply and grow through AA school in order to do the same work.

  • @AnesthesiaKnowledge12
    @AnesthesiaKnowledge12 6 месяцев назад

    For this CAA Program All over the world Students Eligible ro Specific Country please

  • @juliansegura6471
    @juliansegura6471 9 месяцев назад +1

    Im a senior in high school on the ropes about pursuing a career in medicine and if so, I have my mind on anesthesia, dont know anyone personally in that field and I have questions about Anesthesia tech but don’t trust google, any help?

    • @fardowsa1762
      @fardowsa1762 4 месяца назад +1

      I’m in your exact position! I’m a senior in high school interested in anesthesia. We’re you able to find more information? If so, where?

  • @varis2963
    @varis2963 11 месяцев назад

    if i graduate my master in anesthesia technology , can i become anesthesiologist assistant?? please rply mam

  • @alexiswright1470
    @alexiswright1470 8 месяцев назад

    Do you think CAA’s will be eligible to work in more states in the future? Because I’m from Tennessee and they aren’t eligible here .

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  8 месяцев назад

      Hey, Alexis! Great question. As a native NYer I whole heartedly want to see this profession expand into every state. That is part of the reason why I started this channel. In addition, I donate to the legislative fund in order to support the lobbyists who work towards advancing AA into more states. Advancing this profession requires financial support. Last year AAs raised 50k to support legislative efforts. There is ongoing lobbying that will take place in 2024. This is the link to donate: paylink.paytrace.com/Payment
      Lastly, I know of more than one CAA from Tennessee and they work in Georgia!
      I hope I answered your question :)

  • @suhaibmanzoor4230
    @suhaibmanzoor4230 3 месяца назад

    Hey guyz I'm form india can anybody tell me how i can become an anesthesia tech in uk my experience is 3years

    • @Cozyposies
      @Cozyposies 11 дней назад

      You have a computer in your hand…Google.

  • @KennedyWhelan
    @KennedyWhelan 10 месяцев назад

    What is the average acceptance rate in current CAA programs?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  10 месяцев назад

      I would reach out to the programs and find out :)

  • @AnjilaShrestha-e1p
    @AnjilaShrestha-e1p 8 месяцев назад

    can i study this after completing advanced diploma in respiratory therapy?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  8 месяцев назад

      Check out my Pre-AA playlist for more info!

  • @spideylover4105
    @spideylover4105 7 месяцев назад

    I met a lot of nurses who said they wish they went CAA

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  7 месяцев назад

      I’ve met many providers (doctors, PAs, nurses, etc.) who have shared that sentiment. That is part of why I try to showcase this profession. I believe more people would pursue this route if they knew about it.

    • @spideylover4105
      @spideylover4105 7 месяцев назад +1

      @CAALifestyle yes! I was in medical school for 3 years and I never heard of it!

    • @Amber-zh1hh
      @Amber-zh1hh 7 месяцев назад +1

      As a nurse you can still go into this though right? That’s why I am planned (3 yr nurse, no ICU and not interested in CRNA right now)

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  7 месяцев назад

      @@Amber-zh1hh yes nurses can apply if they have the pre-reqs, but they were not interested in going back to school to complete the pre-reqs.

    • @Amber-zh1hh
      @Amber-zh1hh 7 месяцев назад

      @@CAALifestyle oh I see! Yeah that’s no problem for me mine would only be 3 classes and I love science so it doesn’t worry me :) thanks for answering I was nervous I got my info wrong about a nurse applying haha

  • @dineshbabu7677
    @dineshbabu7677 6 месяцев назад

    India total different

  • @alejandromoreno5056
    @alejandromoreno5056 8 месяцев назад

    you're beautiful 😍

  • @Girlyppop
    @Girlyppop 8 месяцев назад +1

    Do you see lots of blood?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  8 месяцев назад +1

      It depends on the type of surgery but I can.

  • @dylanw5166
    @dylanw5166 Год назад +9

    technically with the amount of flexibility you have, like only having to work 2 days a week (or maybe even less), you can get another job with other skills you have right? would that be possible? if so that sounds actually very exciting

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +2

      I talk about nonclinical positions CAAs do in this video:
      ruclips.net/video/revvi9NvQBc/видео.html

    • @msheehandub
      @msheehandub Год назад +2

      You may work 2 days but you're working 40 hours in 2 days. So you'll need 2 days to recover from that at least.

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +4

      @@msheehandub there are people who work two days and 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts (under a 40 hour work week). Everyone's situation is different.

  • @kimnation3948
    @kimnation3948 5 месяцев назад

    Hello are there any liability issues in this field? Thanks :)

  • @emberember14
    @emberember14 Год назад +1

    Love your channel!!! ❤ You are an inspiration!

  • @patrickmcevoy3257
    @patrickmcevoy3257 4 месяца назад

    Just saw your channel on being a anesthesiologist assistant good luck with your career thank you

  • @varis2963
    @varis2963 11 месяцев назад

    hi mam , im from india
    is anesthesia technologist same as anesthesiologist assistant?

    • @NrityaK
      @NrityaK 10 месяцев назад +1

      No

  • @thesefacts8142
    @thesefacts8142 10 месяцев назад

    Do they also call you, “doctor”?

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  9 месяцев назад

      I am not a doctor so there would be no reason to :)

  • @Healthyhealings
    @Healthyhealings Год назад +2

    “Shift work” that’s part of the problem with healthcare providers… That’s all I will say

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +13

      What’s the alternative you suggest? I have stayed hours past my shift in high acuity cases and have followed up with patients beyond their pacu stay (including months after). I also believe in time off to reset as it helps me to continue to deliver great care for every patient.

    • @msheehandub
      @msheehandub Год назад

      Who tf are you?

    • @Healthyhealings
      @Healthyhealings Год назад

      Fair enough and perhaps you are an exception to the rule… That said - if I had the answer to fixing this horrible healthcare system I assure I WOULD NOT be here on RUclips commenting on anything! But the fact remains that I, as a patient have suffered by the “shift work” structure from pa’s, NP, the hospitalist and the like… that’s all I got

    • @Healthyhealings
      @Healthyhealings Год назад +1

      @@msheehandub excuse me?!

    • @CAALifestyle
      @CAALifestyle  Год назад +2

      I understand your frustration better now and I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience.

  • @LocdJazz
    @LocdJazz Год назад

    Thanks for this video ❤