Continuing Medical Education - Handbook - Certification Process for Anesthesiologist Assistants

Sep 23, 2026

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) handbook outlining the certification framework for anesthesiologist assistants under the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). Defines NCCAA’s overview, mission, and history, then explains the purpose and structure of certification and CME, including categories of CME, accreditation, CME requirements, registration information, documentation, registration fees, audit approach, and non-compliance handling to support lifelong learning and patient safety.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

NCCAA Overview

NCCAA Mission

History

Purpose

Structure

Communications

Change of Address

Change of Name

Notification

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Purpose

Process Overview

Categories of CME

CAA Category I - Anesthesia CME

CAA Category II - General Medicine

CAA Category II - Professional Development

CAA Accreditation

CME Requirements

Number of CME per Category

CME Registration Information

Documentation Requirements

CME Registration Fees

CME Audit

Non-Compliance

Continuing Medical Education Handbook Certification Process for Anesthesiologist Assistants National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, Inc. 8459 US HWY 42, Box \#160, Florence, Kentucky 41042 [www.nccaa.org](www.nccaa.org) Phone: 859-903-0089 Facsimile: 859-903-0877 Copyright © 2022 National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, Inc., All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, or otherwise (including but not limited to photocopying, photographing, scanning, recording, facsimile transmission)—without permission in writing from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS NCCAA Overview.........................................................................................................4 NCCAA Mission .................................................................................................................... 4 History.................................................................................................................................. 4 Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 5 Structure .............................................................................................................................. 6 Communications................................................................................................................. 6 Change of Address ....................................................................................................................................6 Change of Name ........................................................................................................................................7 Notification .................................................................................................................................................7 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Purpose ........................................................... 7 Process Overview................................................................................................................ 8 Categories of CME ............................................................................................................. 10 CAA Category I -Anesthesia CME ..........................................................................................................10 CAA Category II -General Medicine ......................................................................................................10 CAA Category II - Professional Development ......................................................................................10 C ME Accreditation ............................................................................................................ 11 CME Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11 Number of CME per Category ...............................................................................................................12 CME Registration Information ........................................................................................ 13 Documentation Requirements ..............................................................................................................13 CME Registration Fees ............................................................................................................................13 C ME Audit........................................................................................................................... 13 Non-Compliance ....................................................................................................... 14 NCCAA Overview The National Commission

FAQs

What is the purpose of the NCCAA certification program for anesthesiologist assistants?

The NCCAA certification ensures Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) have the knowledge, skills, and competency to practice safely and effectively, supporting public confidence in the credential.

How does the NCCAA mission connect patient safety and continuing education?

The NCCAA mission promotes patient safety through certification programs and supports lifelong learning by requiring continuing education through CME.

What CME topics are covered under the NCCAA categories?

CME is organized into categories including CAA Category I for Anesthesia CME and CAA Category II for General Medicine and Professional Development.

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