Building the Future of

Anesthesiologist Assistants Through Accreditation

Innovative Education
For Anesthesiologist Assistants

At ARC-AA, we set the standard for anesthesiologist assistant (AA) education. We only recommend accreditation for programs that provide the necessary education, evaluating curricula, faculty qualifications, and resources that uphold the proficiency and competence of anesthesiologist assistants. As an organization, we are committed to promoting and advancing the quality of educational AA programs to ensure safe and effective anesthesia care for patients.

Anesthesiologist Practicing
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Our Board plays a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction and decision-making processes of ARC-AA, ensuring the promotion and advancement of the quality of educational programs for anesthesiologist assistants.

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Our Bylaws meticulously detail both structural and procedural elements essential for our organization. From establishing accreditation standards to driving continuous improvement initiatives, this framework elevates a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in anesthesia care.

Contributing to the Safe and Effective Anesthesia Care for Patients

Our accredited programs undergo rigorous evaluation to maintain high standards of education for anesthesiologist assistants. This approach is designed to enhance the delivery of safe and effective anesthesia care for patients and highlight our commitment to standardizing excellence and education for future Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) professionals.

Guiding AA Programs

Guiding AA Programs
Throughout Their Accreditation Journey

We offer a wide range of resources and support for programs, including essential accreditation documents, site visit documents, and tools designed to streamline the accreditation process. We’re here to assist you at every stage, ensuring a smooth and successful journey toward accreditation.

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Upcoming Events

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October 17
ARC-AA Board of Directors Meeting
(Philadelphia, PA)

Helpful Tools for Educational Programs Seeking Accreditation

At ARC-AA, we are committed to providing valuable tools and documents to support educational programs for anesthesiologist assistants throughout the accreditation process. Recognizing the critical need for accessibility and simplicity in navigating accreditation, we have carefully designed our resources to efficiently address these requirements to ensure a supportive and straightforward experience.

Our comprehensive suite of resource documents provides the essential tools programs need to effectively navigate the accreditation process while upholding the quality and integrity of the curriculum and maintaining the proficiency of graduates.

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Our survey tools are designed to facilitate accreditation and to gather insightful data directly through SurveyMonkey. Please email Jennifer, our Executive Director, to get additional support accessing and leveraging these tools for your program.

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To ensure you are in compliance with accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement, it is essential to prepare self-study reports and annual reports. Our tools are designed to help streamline the completion of compliant self-study reports and annual reports.

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Our policies and procedures are uniquely structured to enhance operations, ensure compliance, promote consistency and transparency, and to help manage quality improvement and limit risk.

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Toward Excellence in AA Education

Contact us today to begin your path to accreditation. Together, we can shape the future of anesthesiologist assistant education.

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