Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Montana?
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Montana.
CAAs cannot practice in Montana; a 2017 licensure bill died in committee and no CAA legislation has been introduced since.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
None of Montana's 4 neighboring states authorize CAA practice yet either.
CAA Programs in Montana
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Montana.
No CAA programs are currently located in Montana
While Montana does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Montana 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 Montana
State Context & Regulatory Notes
A 2017 licensure bill (HB 235) died in committee, and no CAA bill appeared in the 2025 session. The legislature meets in odd-numbered years, so the next opportunity is January 2027.
Statutory Summary
- Legal Authority
- None — not authorized
- Effective
- —
- Practice Mechanism
- Not authorized