Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly trained medical professionals who work under the direction of licensed Anesthesiologists as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT).
The good news is Michigan is one of only 16 States, plus Washington DC, which permits Anesthesiologist Assistants to work there.
If you wish to attend a dedicated Anesthesiologist Assistant training program in Michigan you will need to travel out of State.
The closest schools offering Anesthesiologist Assistant Programs are in Cleveland, OH and Indianapolis, IN. In fact there are currently only 11 Anesthesia Assistant Programs throughout the USA (see below).
- Alabama*
- Colorado*
- Florida*
- Georgia*
- Indiana*
- Kentucky*
- Missouri*
- New Mexico*
- Michigan**
- North Carolina*
- Ohio*
- Oklahoma*
- South Carolina*
- Texas**
- Vermont*
- Washington DC*
- Wisconsin*
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* Requires certification and licensing
** Practice under Physician delegation
Anesthesiologist Assistant Training Michigan
We have listed the only schools offering Anesthesiology Assistant training at present in the USA.
- Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, Ohio
- Indiana University – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Case Western Reserve University – Washington, D.C.
- University of Colorado – Aurora, Colorado
- Quinnipiac University – Hamden, Connecticut
- Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nova Southeastern University – Tampa, Florida
- Emory University – Atlanta, Georgia
- South University – Savannah, Georgia
- University of Missouri Kansas City – Kansas City, Missouri
- Case Western Reserve University – Houston, Texas
- Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
If moving out of State does not appeal to you then you may wish to explore related healthcare schools and programs in Michigan which will help you on your path to becoming an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Additionally you may wish to check out these resources:
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- Physician Assistant Programs in Michigan,
- Medical Assistant Programs in Michigan,
- Nursing Assistant Programs in Michigan,
- Dental Assistant Programs in Michigan
- Surgical Tech Programs in Michigan
Related Healthcare Careers in Michigan
The table below provides key salary and employment data for related healthcare and healthcare assisting roles in Michigan;
| Career | # Employed | Average Salary | National Average | +/- Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 4,220 | $93,620 | $99,270 | -5.7% |
| Registered Nurses | 91,130 | $67,690 | $71,000 | -4.7% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,110 | $177,090 | $160,250 | 10.5% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,210 | $94,560 | $101,260 | -6.6% |
| Ultrasound Technicians | 2,460 | $59,810 | $70,880 | -15.6% |
| X Ray Techs | 6,390 | $52,790 | $45,730 | 15.4% |
| EMT and Paramedics | 6,500 | $31,480 | $35,430 | -11.1% |
| Surgical Technologists | 3,390 | $42,660 | $45,940 | -7.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 14,490 | $45,530 | $44,030 | 3.4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 49,780 | $27,990 | $26,820 | 4.4% |
| Medical Assistants | 22,790 | $29,900 | $31,910 | -6.3% |
| Phlebotomists | 2,480 | $29,970 | $32,770 | -8.5% |