Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Students seeking a degree in the anesthesiologist assistant program at Emory University 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 Georgia colleges that offer anesthesiologist assistant program.

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Emory University

181 Springs St, Franklin Springs, GA

Emory University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Emory University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly thirteen thousand.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1960 to 2250 on the SAT, or 30 to 33 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30% of students who applied being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $7,700 annually. Students attending Emory University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Emory University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about Emory University may check out their website at http://www.emory.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emory University offers a master'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

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).