Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Nevada?
Yes — CAAs are licensed in Nevada.
Nevada licenses CAAs through the Board of Medical Examiners (with a parallel/simultaneous osteopathic pathway under NRS ch. 633), created by AB 270 in 2023. Applications are live on the medical board's site, and employing facilities must confirm your qualifications with the Board before you start.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs can also practice in 1 of Nevada's 5 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Nevada
1 campus offers CAA master's training in Nevada.
Nova Southeastern University — Nevada (Henderson)
Henderson, Nevada
- Degree & Length
- Master of Science in Anesthesia · 27 mo
- CASAA Deadline
- Jan 15, 2027
- Tuition
- $162,409
- Admissions Tests
- GRE or MCAT required; NSU calls GRE scores at/above the 40th percentile and MCAT 500+ competitive, with scores due by the January 15 deadline for Florida/Nevada campuses.
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Open Prerequisites Matrix →Supervision & Practice Authority in Nevada
Supervision Requirements
CAAs must practice under a supervising anesthesiologist (NRS 630.008, 630.26865). The manner of supervision is set by statute and board regulation; NRS ch. 630 contains no numerical AA-per-anesthesiologist ratio.
State Context & Regulatory Notes
AB 270 (2023) added AA licensure to both the MD board's chapter (NRS 630) and the DO board's (NRS 633), with simultaneous-licensure provisions so one application can cover both. Board licensing is operational and requires NCCAA certification. The statute sets no supervision ratio; operational detail sits in NAC 630 regulations. 2025's AB 56 was administrative only (renewal cycle and fees).
Statutory Summary
- Effective
- 2023
- Practice Mechanism
- Licensed
Legislative Activity in Nevada
1 bill on record (1 enacted). Enacted and failed bills stay listed as history.
Revises provisions relating to the licensing of certain providers of health care (moves AA licenses to biennial renewal, Dec 31 of odd years; adjusts fees and CE)
Enacted
Last action: Signed by Governor May 27, 2025 (83rd Session)