Can CAAs practice in Oregon?
Not authorized
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Oregon.
CAAs cannot practice in Oregon; ORS chapter 677 (Medical Practice Act) contains no anesthesiologist assistant provisions and no active bill was found.
- Legal authority
- None — no statute or delegation pathway
- Effective
- —
- Last verified
- 2026-08-12
Notes
ORS 677 verified directly: covers MDs/DOs, podiatrists, physician associates, and acupuncturists only. A 2016 licensure attempt (HB 4108) failed, and no CAA bill appeared in the 2025 session. Beware search results conflating Oregon dental-board anesthesia permit rules with AA licensure.