Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Idaho?
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Idaho.
Idaho does not license CAAs and has no delegation pathway; the Medical Practice Act has no anesthesiologist assistant category.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs cannot practice in Idaho today, but they can in 3 of its 6 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Idaho
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Idaho.
No CAA programs are currently located in Idaho
While Idaho does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Idaho attend accredited master's programs across the United States. Graduates of any accredited program are eligible to sit for the NCCAA board exam and practice in all authorized jurisdictions nationwide.
Compare cohort sizes, tuition, and deadlines across all active campuses.
Check required science, math, and general courses for every campus.
Step-by-step guidance from undergrad prep and shadowing to licensing.
Practice Authority in Idaho
State Context & Regulatory Notes
Idaho's Medical Practice Act (Title 54, ch. 18) licenses physicians and PAs only. No CAA bill appeared in the 2025 or 2026 sessions.
Statutory Summary
- Legal Authority
- None — not authorized
- Effective
- —
- Practice Mechanism
- Not authorized