Program Overview

Master of Science in Anesthesia Program

The Master of Science in Anesthesia Program is a professional degree program designed to educate students in the field of anesthesia.

About the Program

The program is offered by the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. The university is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and the program is based at the Health Education Campus.

Campus Location

The Health Education Campus is located at 9501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Program Overview

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in anesthesia, including coursework, clinical rotations, and graduate outcomes. The program is accredited and has a strong reputation in the field.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Coursework
  • Certifications
• Clinical Rotations
• Graduate Outcomes
• Program Policies
• Accreditation
• Academic Calendar

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Application Process
• Admissions Timeline
• Admissions Requirements
• Tuition and Fees
• Student Benefits
• Financial Aid
• International Admissions
• Frequently Asked Questions

Locations

The program has multiple locations, including:

• Cleveland
  • Program Overview
  • Annual Outcomes Report
  • Clinical Partners
  • Cleveland Facilities
  • Living in Cleveland
• Houston
  • Program Overview
  • Annual Outcomes Report
  • Clinical Partners
  • Houston Facilities
  • Living in Houston
• Washington, D.C.
  • Program Overview
  • Annual Outcomes Report
  • Clinical Partners
  • Washington Facilities
  • Living in Washington
• Austin
  • Program Overview
  • Annual Outcomes Report
  • Clinical Partners
  • Austin Facilities
  • Living in Austin

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants

Certified anesthesiologist assistants are able to practice in 18 jurisdictions in the United States. Employers in these jurisdictions can hire CAAs to work at their practice. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recognize CAAs as non-physician anesthesia providers, and third-party payers recognize no distinction between CAAs and nurse anesthetists with regard to payments for services provided under medical direction by an anesthesiologist.

Supervision Ratio

The anesthesiologist supervision ratio for CAAs is often specified as contract requirements from payers. The ratio may also be defined in state law or board of medicine guidelines, and is typically 2:1 or 4:1.

Practice Management

More information on practice management and employment of CAAs can be found through the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants is a valuable resource on suggested methods of licensing and establishing practice of CAAs.