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Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in North Dakota?

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No — CAAs cannot currently practice in North Dakota.

CAAs cannot practice in North Dakota; the Board of Medicine licenses no such profession and no bill was found.

North Dakota and its neighbors, colored by CAA practice status
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In-State Programs
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Where CAAs can practice nearby

None of North Dakota's 3 neighboring states authorize CAA practice yet either.

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CAA Programs in North Dakota

Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from North Dakota.

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No CAA programs are currently located in North Dakota

While North Dakota does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from North Dakota 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.

Practice Authority in North Dakota

State Context & Regulatory Notes

The Board of Medicine regulates physicians, residents, physician assistants, genetic counselors, and naturopaths, with no anesthesiologist assistant category, and its license-verification system has none either. No CAA bill appeared in the 2025 biennial session; the next regular session convenes in January 2027.

Statutory Summary

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None — not authorized
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Practice Mechanism
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