Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Louisiana?
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Louisiana.
CAAs cannot practice in Louisiana. State statutes explicitly restrict anesthesia administration to physicians, dentist anesthesiologists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, prohibiting CAA practice.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs cannot practice in Louisiana today, but they can in 1 of its 3 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Louisiana
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Louisiana.
No CAA programs are currently located in Louisiana
While Louisiana does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Louisiana 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 Louisiana
State Context & Regulatory Notes
R.S. 37:930(G) states legislative intent 'to prevent the introduction of AAs into Louisiana until such time that they are deemed to be viable providers of anesthesia services' and limits anesthetic administration to CRNAs, physicians, dentists, and other explicitly authorized providers. 2026 SB 264 (Luneau) touches the CRNA findings but does not authorize CAAs.
Statutory Summary
- Legal Authority
- La. R.S. 37:930(G)
- Effective
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- Practice Mechanism
- Not authorized