MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANESTHESIA - Jacksonville

4 | Master of Science in Anesthesia ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT PROFESSION Did You Know? Certified anesthesiologist assistants work exclusively within the anesthesia care team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs), also known as anesthetists, are highly educated and skilled allied health professionals. They • work under the supervision of physician anesthesiologists • develop and implement anesthesia care plans • possess a premedical background and a baccalaureate degree and complete a comprehensive didactic and clinical program at the graduate school level • are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care, as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques ACCREDITATION Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. NONDISCRIMINATION Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harass- ment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or af- filiations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a com- plaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondis- qualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholar- ship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.