Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Students seeking a degree in the anesthesiologist assistant program at City College – Altamonte Springs gain artful instruction and experience in various patient procedure settings, such as preoperative, postoperative, recovery room, and intensive care, while assisting anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the development and implementation of anesthesia care plans for patients. By taking courses in catheter insertion, postoperative procedures, airway management and drug administration, and intraoperative monitoring, students go on to graduate with the knowledge to become a successful anesthesiologist assistant. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer anesthesiologist assistant program.

City College – Altamonte Springs

177 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL

City College - Altamonte Springs operates as a two year career school, which offers a rewarding education for its students located in and around Altamonte Springs. In the previous year, over 100 students graduated with a graduation rate of more than 38%. City College Altamonte Springs campus offers several programs to choose from. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Assistant
• Securities Services Administration and Management
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Business Administration

To help students and recent graduates, City College - Altamonte Springs may offer some services to students including:

• Distance learning
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit citycollegeorlando.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City College – Altamonte Springs offers an associate's degree program in anesthesiologist assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Description

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, anesthesiologist assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $97640

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).