| Activities | According to the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants: "Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly educated allied health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans. Anesthesiologist Assistants work exclusively within the Anesthesia Care Team environment in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques." |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $110,000 per year in 2006 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | According to the American Medical Association's Health Professions Career and Education Directory (2006-2007); Anesthesiologist assistants work as members of the anesthesia care team in any locale where they may be appropriately directed by legally responsible anesthesiologists. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | Master's Degree
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Time Management, Active Learning, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Science |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension |
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