The Certification Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants is the entry point into the certification process for anesthesiologist assistants in the United States. The Certification Examination is designed to test entry-level cognitive and deductive skills of the anesthesiologist assistant. Eligibility to sit for the NCCAA Certification Exam includes graduation from an approved educational program and completion and documentation of NCCAA Standards of Clinical Experience. The process is outlined in detail within the NCCAA Certification Examination Handbook, available on the NCCAA website or within the NCCAA mobile application.