Pre-CAA Non-Traditional Student Association Mission
To support and empower non-traditional students on their journey to becoming Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants by fostering a collaborative community, providing recommendations to resources, and facilitating learning opportunities, ultimately promoting their success in the application process and beyond.
Find Community/Support by joining a network of peers that understand the unique challenges of being a non-traditional student
Gain Access to Professional Development Opportunities that allow you to develop skills relevant to being a CAA and bolster your application
Get Resource Recommendations specific for non-traditional students including: study materials, application assistance, and other helpful tools
Gain a Better Understanding of the CAA profession, the application process, and prerequisite coursework to improve success
And more!
Be a Non-Traditional student* with a desire to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Submit a Membership Application Form
Be an active member
Meet a Minimum of 15 Points Biannually
Points are awarded for participation in select member-related activities
Points are tracked - members will be notified if below threshold
Point Assignment Structure
Guest Speaker Event - 2 Points/event
Meetings & Other Events - 1 Point/event
Benefits of Active Membership
Run for leadership positions
Vote on club-related activities, topics presented, and other club-relevant matters
Be in the Membership Spotlight on social media
*Non-Traditional Student Criteria:
This club focuses on supporting individuals who have taken a less direct path to pursuing a career as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). As such, to be classified as "non-traditional" in the context of this Association, please consider how the following may apply to you:
Career Change
Significant work experience
A gap in education
Family responsibilities
Military service
Age
These criteria are guidelines and not strict requirements. Each membership application will be reviewed, and individual circumstances will be considered.
Established: April 2025