I’ve been looking everywhere to find a glimpse in the life of a CAA student. I start next year and this makes me feel so motivated.

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

It's a crazy experience but you're going to love it. Good luck next year! Are you going to NSU or another program?

@Rayman4505

8 ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros Thanks man! I’ll be attending VCOM in Alabama.

Thank you for this! I was just accepted into the incoming class of NOVA Tampa Bay for class of '26 so I am so excited to see where this career takes me!

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

Congratulations! That's something to be so proud of

@antoniogray1417

3 ай бұрын

Hi did you have any prior experience in healthcare, what were your stats ? I’m interested in NOVA as well

@Breezyanaaa_

2 ай бұрын

Me too! Would love to know your stats, shadowing hours etc

this is awesome, thank you guys!

As someone looking into applying this upcoming cycle this was amazing information. Thank you so much for this video!

Thank god I found this. I’m applying to the post baccalaureate program this year and have sadly procrastinated a lot of stuff until recently

Recently got accepted to an AA program, love the candidness of this video! It's a great help, there's alot of hype around the career so it's nice to see behind the curtain a little bit!

EXTREMELY HELPFUL! THANK YOU! :)

This is literal gold 😭❤

Thank you so much, there isn’t much information out there about this profession. This is gold!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome. This profession is very underrated in my opinion. So, I'm going to keep working to get the word out

This is a really well made video, very in depth too. Please make more and I really appreciate you guys. It’s very hard finding information like this on the internet. Also, can you make a day in a life? Thank you!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will be recording some more videos for you guys. It's important to get a real look behind the scenes

I con concur with the snacks they brought us donuts for interview day !

Great video! Please make more!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

This is informative! I'm applying this cycle as an older applicant with an average GRE/GPA. I'm definitely feeling anxious about my chances but I'm hoping I receive an interview at any of the Novas especially Ft. Lauderdale. I did take my GRE this week so I am late.

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Good luck! If you don't make it this year keep trying!

@Nola1176

3 ай бұрын

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I'm 48 and thinking about a complete career change but hesitant bc ..... hell, I don't know why. I've been in my current career so long I guess I'm afraid to take a leap into something different.

@talithamiller9572

Ай бұрын

@@Nola1176 not sure if this would help but I will be retiring from the military after 21 years ill be 40 by then so a little younger than you are now. I have the same fear... starting a new career later in life. But I have always dreamed of working in the medical field and anesthesiology. I keep telling myself that I will always regret not going after my dreams and living without fear or doubt.

@karami8844

Ай бұрын

I’m 36 and started looking into this career. I have a bachelors in Biology and was on a pre-Med track, but then life happened and I got sidetracked with family stuff and didn’t continue on to Med school. At this point I suppose I’d have to take refresher courses to get back on course.

I go to Nova and just applied this summer to the CAA program !

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Im currently doing my prereqs for Respiratory Therapy. I might consider becoming an AA after I work a few years in the field.

@msheehandub

9 ай бұрын

RT of 12 years here. You'll work with Anesthesia quite a bit in the ICU, ER, during emergencies...and you'll see if you like what they're doing. Also, working in hospital will give you access to the OR and shadowing opportunities (if you live in a state that employs AA's) If not, you can shadow CRNA's or even Anesthesiologists to get an idea. Good luck with RT school!!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan. One of my professors was a RT for a few years before becoming an AA. Now, he teaches our airway management courses.

@jamesaaron4834

4 ай бұрын

Same here! I dropped out of medschool. Currently pursuing RT but CAA is also an option for me

Hey Jonah, excellent video! I am a financial planner who specializes in working with anesthesia providers, in particular, CRNA's and CAA's. Id love to come in a do a seminar for your guys program if you are open to it. The topics covered are typically Protecting yourself and your practice, Student loan management, Growing your net worth, and Understanding the career track (1099, Locums, and W2 positions). Let me know if you think something like that would be helpful for your class!

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

Hey Blake, I think we would be interested in that. Please send an email. jonah.c.barros@gmail.com

@blakeabel4721

4 ай бұрын

Just sent you an email! @@jonah.barros

great video would love if you guys would be more specific. When you say it didn't go well for you in undergrad, can you provide specific GPAs and/or class grades that were the lowest and majors? I know it is a vulnerable thing to do but i think it could help me realize if I need to retake some classes or not. for instance, I have a couple of C's for calc and chemistry, should I retake these courses?

@jonah.barros

9 ай бұрын

I personally didn’t get any Cs but it might be okay if you got lower grades in lower level chem classes with an upwards trend in later classes and a decent overall gpa. But like was said in the video. In my opinion the biggest impact you can make is getting high quality healthcare work experience. Depending on your overall GPA it may make more sense work on getting a killer gre score. But also check the requirements. Some schools require certain pre rec grades

Hey @jonah.barros off the top of your head, what are the differences between the Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale NSU AA schools? I'm not from Florida and I have to decide between the two? How has your first year been at Lauderdale? Love your content

I applied for a bachelors degree in public health in nova i got accepted and now I’m working on applying for the dual admission program to study master in science of anesthesia. Hopefully I get the chance to do the interview

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! I know there is a pre-AA club at NSU run with some of the undergrad students, some of which are in the dual admissions. One of my colleagues and I will probably be a guest speaker at one of their in person meetings sometime soon. You should look into it

I didn't know about this position until last week. I'm interested because I think I'll enjoy it more than what I'm doing now, ED tech. I already have my BS in biology and I may have to take some courses over because it might be a bit older than others. I was trying for PA school but I haven't received any invite. It's been 3 years and I'm ready to take on a challenge. I'm afraid that my age might be a deal breaker for schools. I see a lot of young adults going to school.

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Being older is definitely not a hindrance. I would maybe speak with admissions and see what their requirements for prerequisites are and just take those if you’re missing any. Each program will have different requirements Imo this profession is much more rewarding than PA if you can tolerate not working in every state

@bethenawaltz4190

6 ай бұрын

under what criteria do you think your age is deal breaker? like, what are you reading under admission requirements that makes you think there's an age requirement? i'll give you a hint: there are none so what are you talking about????

@jonah.barros

6 ай бұрын

@@bethenawaltz4190 for example, school X may have a requirement that prerequisite courses must be completed within the last ___ years. These requirements may affect older applicants that took undergraduate courses many years ago. Only a few schools have policies like this. I believe that most do not but it’s something to consider.

@johnguillen68

6 ай бұрын

@@bethenawaltz4190 I said "might" but who knows. Schools should commend those of later age who are still pursuing a higher degree. It's not easy for us older people to pick up the pieces and try to go for something different later in our lives. I'm hoping to continue with the spark of pursuing something else and not be discouraged along the way.

@Nola1176

3 ай бұрын

​@@johnguillen68 I'm 48 and thinking about a complete pivot into this career. But I'm hesitant bc I've been in my current career for so long but I'm ready for a change and significant boost in income. Decades ago I started out premed and switched majors. I reflect on the what ifs a lot.

Nova has a dual admission masters of science in anesthesia program where they start out as an undergrad at Nova, they have to take the pre-reqs required by the program and have a "saved seat in the program" as long as you fulfill their criteria. How many students do you know have matriculated into the program? Great video btw. Trying to help my daughter figure out different career goals. She is a junior in high school.

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

I think what they get is a guaranteed interview. It's a new program and none of my cohort have done this path. I have met current undergrad students who are doing this path though. It's an option but not required. Strong applicants can expect multiple acceptances. At least unless things change a lot over the next few years

Thank you guys for taking your time and sharing this personal experience with us … Question… how did you manage to secure several rec letters when applying to different schools? Did the person send out letters to each school or is there easier stream line option? Another quick question .. Is surgical OR tech counts as anesthesia assistant tech experience ? Many thanks!

@jonah.barros

6 ай бұрын

Letters of recommendation are submitted directly from your sponsor to CASAA where it is subsequently shared with each school you apply to. OR/scrub tech experience isn't the same but I would consider it as high quality experience and equally qualifying

@zorymoreau5583

6 ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros thank you so much Jonah!!! Best of luck in your studies!

Listen I loved this video this was great! I just want to know more in regards to the Supplemental application deadline. I am want to go to NSU FTL to be honest. When does the application open and close! also can you take any online courses for undergrad ? like chem or biochemistry? Can you clarify this please. Thank you! You rock!

@jonah.barros

2 ай бұрын

I took orgo online but i don’t recommend it. It was during covid so things were different then but take it in person. The apps for nsu open at the end of the summer. See the website for more

Hy sir i comppeted my bachelor of science in Anesthesia technology with 3.18 cgpa. Now i want do master in Anesthesia and become CAA plz guide me

nova FLL is my #1 choice!!!!!!!

@jonah.barros

Ай бұрын

Me too ;)

I work in big pharma in a learning and development role and came across this profession. I interact with scientists, medical professionals and train everyone and anyone. I’ve been wanting to pursue a medical profession since I was a little girl but struggled in the academic part of the sciences. Now that I’m older and have a BA and MS under my belt I really want to take the pre-reqs at a local college and shoot my shot to apply for AA school. I also want to shadow an AA for sure but do they value professional experience like mine? Did you guys struggle with the pre-req courses 👀

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Your experience will definitely be a plus but you’ll still need to prove yourself academically with the pre reqs and gre. That being said its totally realistic to do well on those if you make it a priority Shadowing will be invaluable and I recommend going for that first

@Nola1176

3 ай бұрын

Have you started prereqs? I graduated undergrad in 2001 so I'd definitely have to go back and probably take them all.

I had a question. I’m in xray skl in UK and was thinking to apply to AA skl later in US. And idk if I can. Is it possible?

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

We just accepted an international student. However, it is a more difficult process. You won't qualify for US loans and will need to figure out your visa. It is possible though.

Hey man, were you doing the anesthesia tech job during your undergrad, caa program, or gap years? Was it throughout ?

@jonah.barros

6 ай бұрын

I was a patient transport transporter in my junior and senior year and an anesthesia tech in my gap year. I resigned to do the program

Ayo! I'm at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville lol

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

You'll probably see some of us next year!

If I am understanding your video correctly, being an RT is extremely advantageous in the application process, correct? If so, would it help offset a low total GPA (3.1) where I still have a high recent 90 credit GPA of 3.8? Thanks

@jonah.barros

3 ай бұрын

I would say you have a good chance. I would shoot for a high GRE and mention an explanation for your gpa in the personal statement concluding with your upward trend in grades recently culminating in your high gre score. The gpa is low and you can’t just gloss over it but it shouldn’t be a deal breaker

Do most students in the program come from working in the medical field? (If so what is the usual job background?) I want to apply in the future for the NSU AA Progeam, but i dont have a medical background. So i want to plan out the best path. Any advice is appreciated!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Yes, medical work experience isn't strictly required but HIGHLY recommended. Some of our older students have had a previous medical careers such as Paramedic, respiratory therapy, nursing, anesthesia technician, surgical tech. Those coming out of college with 0-1 gap years typically have experience as clinical techs, pharmacy techs, MA, phlebotomy, patient transport, dialysis tech. Only a few in my cohort have no/minimal medical work experience (volunteer/shadowing only) Apply for some medical jobs! depending on your work experience you might have to start in a very entry level role or get a certification. If I had to get a quick cert, I'd probably do EMT for clinical tech or phlebotomy. Some hospitals will take you without certifications but it depends on your experience and the specific hospital.

I am 29 years old, am i too late to begin? I have no medical field background but would like to start and become a a CAA at least by the time i am 40..

Can you please post a video exclusively on CAA salary and regional sign on bonus.

I wanted to go to NSU for the AA program, but I can’t anymore because I took general physics and not calc/trig based. I remembered last year physics didn’t need to be trig/calc based or could I be wrong ? Did you guys take physics calc or trig based ? Im working on my biology bachelors degree, and want to graduate my third year and enroll in a AA program.

@jonah.barros

9 ай бұрын

I heard the requirements might have changed for upcoming cycles. Best thing to do is email admissions but if you’re still in college taking an extra class may well be worth it.

@jocyurrutia7036

9 ай бұрын

for me Gen Physics is Algebraic/Trigonometry based. Check the course description it should say there I think you're good

I’m a registered respiratory therapist, and I’m interested in becoming an AA. My question is could I have a PRN job, while being in the program? Will that interfere with my study time?

@jonah.barros

5 ай бұрын

I don't think you would have time to work while in the program as an RT. I work 18 Hrs/week in the OR on my student rotation (unpaid) with classes 4-5 days per week

How about RNs wanting to apply? Do I need to be in the OR previously or does other fields of patient interaction count?

@jonah.barros

2 ай бұрын

It will be good experience on its own but you should still get anesthesia shadowing for 8-20 hrs

So I'm working on finishing my bachelor's, and I got an anesthesia tech job to, of course, help with my application to be a CAA. However, I'm not learning much because it's a small hospital, and I feel like I'm more of a housekeeper. Should I stick with it just because it will look good?

@luckyjasss8466

9 ай бұрын

I’m a Anesthesia Tech myself and I’m planning on becoming a CAA too. I think you should keep going with being a Anesthesia Tech because not only will it look good on your resume but you have access to equipment and supplies that CAA uses everyday.

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

You will naturally feel that learning plateau as an anesthesia tech. If you have the option to move to a larger hospital you might get to see and do more but I think anesthesia tech looks and sounds great on a resume. Seek out some extra involvement in your down time. Talk with the Anesthesia providers, ask questions, shadow the procedures ect. For admissions purposes, as long as you have a few great experiences you can speak/write about you will be just fine. Let me know if you have other questions

@kolbybernard303

5 ай бұрын

Did you have to go to school for you anesthesia tech position?

@kaylab.2275

5 ай бұрын

@kolbybernard303 at the hospital I work at no. But because of that we do not do everything that the other anesthesia techs can do.

@kolbybernard303

5 ай бұрын

@@kaylab.2275 I see, I hope I can be lucky enough to find a job that doesn't require an associates!

yall r so cute

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Your classmates really make the whole experience worth it. I couldn't imagine doing this alone

Is it still possible to get into this program with a 2.8-3.0 gpa? Or would I get automatically screened out?

@jonah.barros

Ай бұрын

You would need to take additional coursework like a masters or post bac to be qualified for this degree

Is there any chance of anaesthesia tech had finished the course in another country and do CAA in NSU

@jonah.barros

Ай бұрын

The reason that this never really happens is because international students will not have access to the same loans that I can access. Making the 120k+ tuition problematic

I’m an undergrad now and looking towards applying to AA schools. Since they are just few AA schools, do you recommend applying to all of them?

@jonah.barros

7 ай бұрын

I do not. Not only will this be extra expensive as the application fees stack up, but you’ll also be frustrated trying to schedule all those interviews and the stress of corresponding to so many programs Additionally different programs have different start dates and therefore different application deadlines meaning you can essentially apply any time of the year if you’re open to any school. It also depends on your competitiveness, but id recommend applying to 2-4 schools youre really excited to attend and 0-2 schools that you know have less competitive admissions requirements. I will make a dedicated video on the topic in the future

@SierraBolton-hz2yn

6 ай бұрын

I would suggest applying to all of them if you can afford it. I applied to all of them and was accepted to 1 (nova, jackson). It was 100% worth it for me.

I’m currently a nurse looking into becoming an AA how is their experience with applying different? How many nurses do you have in your program

@jonah.barros

6 ай бұрын

You should be well qualified as far as experience goes. Just ensure you have taken the prerequisite courses and you’ll be fine. This year we don’t have any nurses but our next cohort will have at least one that i know of. We have a few other former health professionals though, RT, paramedic, scrub tech ect and theyre all strong and well adjusted students.

@honteroakley6996

4 ай бұрын

Have you thought of become a CRNA instead?

Bachelor degree of Anesthesiology plus 10 years' working experience as an anesthesiologist and I am an IMG. Am I qualified to any AA program? thank you

@jonah.barros

7 ай бұрын

We do not have a lot of international students so I’m not completely sure. Some institutions will have policies that pre requisite courses must be taken within the last “X” years and specific courses that are required. I remembering hearing a story of someone with a background similar to yours who attended this program years ago. However if i recall correctly they did not graduate

Do you know any students who left NY or a non-CAA state and turned out well?

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

Yes. I left Virginia and one of my colleagues left upstate NY. Leaving your home town is intimidating but i think it was worth it.

Hi, are there any applicants that were working through the program?

@jonah.barros

7 ай бұрын

Realistically this program is too demanding to do any work other than maybe maintaining an existing side hustle. None of my classmates have employment while in the program.

What do you suggest to do to get healthcare experience

@jonah.barros

9 ай бұрын

Depending on your background you may have to be less picky. Just apply to a lot of jobs, be willing to commute. My first healthcare job was emergency department transporter. Later I moved cities to get an anesthesia tech job

@jonah.barros

9 ай бұрын

If you’re a current college student honestly downplay it. In my experience recruiters will discriminate against you if they think you’re only going to work there a short time before moving on (but you should do just that)

would not having prior job experiences in the medical field make a significant difference in getting accepted?

@jonah.barros

27 күн бұрын

Its going to be a factor yes, but if you have great grades then it shouldn't be a firm barrier

Hii..how can i get into AA program after bachelors in anesthesia tech from india.Could you please guide me?

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

I have not met any international students, but it might still be possible. You should reach out directly to an admissions administrator.

@YouTubehades

3 ай бұрын

I also wanna knoe

Also is there alot of older people in the program? Late 30s or older?

@jonah.barros

9 ай бұрын

You might see 10-20% in that range. I’d think the majority is mid 20s

@coffeepandacat

8 ай бұрын

There are a lot of people that are older. A lot of people go into this later on. Not too late.

@coffeepandacat

8 ай бұрын

​@@jonah.barrosA lot of people don't even know about this career until being in a role in healthcare such as RT for years. A lot of RTs get admitted to CAA school. Of course it isn't too late. Be nice!

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

@@coffeepandacat Oh, you still have a good chance of a second career in AA as an older applicant, I was just describing the demographics of my cohort. The older people in my class do really well and are an asset.

I m from India i recently completed bachelor of anesthesia and operation theatre technology how can i get job in your country could plz tell And what is the difference between anesthetic tech and assistant anesthesia technician

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

Anesthesia tech works on maintaining equipment and supplies. A CAA manages the patients airway, medications, and life support.

Hi Jonah! I am interested in pursuing the CAA route and I loved watching your video. I do have couple questions for you. 1) I took the GRE last year and got a 156 Verbal, 153 Quant, and a 4.5 Analytical writing and my GPA is a 3.96. Do you think I should retake my GRE because of my lower quant score? 2) What would you focus on writing about in the personal statement? I have about 800 hours of patient care experience having worked and volunteered in Physical therapy as an aide, do you think it would be good to include that on the application and on the personal statement? thank you!

@jonah.barros

Ай бұрын

That GRE isn't great but isn't bad either. Take an ETS practice test and if you get the same score then just apply with that and see how it goes. You have a strong GPA. If you get a significantly higher score in the practice test then consider retaking the real GRE. Checkout the personal statement video on my channel. Clinical experience will be a critical part of the story you need to tell. Good luck!

is a 3.77 GPA competitive for the program?

@jonah.barros

7 ай бұрын

Yes.

@krise.johnson4882

7 ай бұрын

@@jonah.barros How do often do they interview? Like with a high GPA and great experiences should be likely to get an interview.

@jonah.barros

7 ай бұрын

@@krise.johnson4882 if your gre is high and you applied at the beginning of the cycle you have a good chance of interviewing. At this point in the cycle many seats are already filled with a few remaining

Do you wish/envy you were a physician anestheologist?

@jonah.barros

8 ай бұрын

When I was deciding between MD and CAA as a college student, I thought that the comparison of titles would be a big factor. As I've met more med students, CA1-2-3s, and attendings, they have all pretty much told me that CAA is a great route and encourage me to do it rather than MD/DO. Once you account for hours worked, where as an MD the expectation is >40hrs/week and as a CAA 40hrs is the base with overtime paying $1-2k per day. It comes down to your ego and if you can tolerate having a title that nobody understands, having to always explain what a CAA does. You won't earn the same level of prestige or respect in the eyes of the non-medical community but in every other aspect of time, money, and the work itself it is an amazing job. I will discuss exactly this in a future video

so whyd you guys take the gre and not the mcat tf kind of wack shit is that; honestly makes me think all of your advice is irrelevant (except for the just apply part), that was relevant but no mcat? what the fuck

@jonah.barros

4 ай бұрын

What's wrong with taking the GRE? The entrance exam is intended to show the standardized measure of your academic aptitude. This is something the GRE accomplishes.