Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Oregon?
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.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs cannot practice in Oregon today, but they can in 2 of its 4 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Oregon
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Oregon.
No CAA programs are currently located in Oregon
While Oregon does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Oregon 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 Oregon
State Context & Regulatory Notes
Oregon's Medical Practice Act (ORS 677) covers MDs and DOs, podiatrists, physician associates, and acupuncturists only. A 2016 licensure attempt (HB 4108) failed, and no CAA bill appeared in the 2025 session.
Statutory Summary
- Legal Authority
- None — not authorized
- Effective
- —
- Practice Mechanism
- Not authorized