Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Utah?
Yes — CAAs are licensed in Utah.
Utah licenses CAAs through DOPL under the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensing Act (SB 121, 2022); a license has been required since January 1, 2023 and applications are routine. Supervision is capped at four AAs per anesthesiologist.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs can also practice in 3 of Utah's 6 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Utah
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Utah.
No CAA programs are currently located in Utah
While Utah does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Utah 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 Utah or any other authorized state.
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.
Supervision & Practice Authority in Utah
Supervision Requirements
CAAs are supervised by a licensed anesthesiologist under board-established standards. An anesthesiologist may not supervise more than four AAs at any one time.
State Context & Regulatory Notes
SB 121 took effect May 4, 2022, and licensure became mandatory on January 1, 2023. No statutory amendments have followed; administratively, applications require a fingerprint background check as of April 2026. The act spans Utah Code 58-70b-101 through -402.
Statutory Summary
- Effective
- 2022
- Practice Mechanism
- Licensed