Lights Out - America’s Leading Anesthetist Podcast

In this episode of Lights Out, host Liz Carter welcomes back Timothy Stapleton, Jeff Carroll, CAA, and Brecht Heuhan for an in-depth look at the legislative journey of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) in Florida. Together, they trace the evolution of the profession—from the landmark passage of the AA Practice Act in 2004 to ongoing efforts that have improved regulation, reduced licensure fees, and streamlined the licens...

In this episode of Lights Out, host Liz Carter is joined by Timothy Stapleton, Jeff Carroll, CAA, and Brecht Heuhan for a deep dive into legislative advocacy for anesthesiologist assistants. The conversation explores why political engagement is critical to the profession, from building authentic relationships with legislators to supporting the work of the FAAA-PAC and legislative fund. The guests share common pitfalls to avoid in a...

In this episode of Lights Out, host Liz Carter sits down with Sarah Whitfield, CAA, and Jennifer Donoso, CAA, to explore the fast-changing world of anesthesiologist assistants. They dive into how social media has boosted awareness—and competition—within the profession, the rigorous academic and clinical preparation required, and the growing pool of applicants. Sarah and Jennifer also emphasize the vital role seasoned CAAs play in t...

In the premiere episode of Lights Out, host Liz Carter welcomes a panel of AA program directors—Ashley Tilton (NSU Orlando), Gregg Mastropolo (NSU Jacksonville), Michael Mingione, MHSc, CAA (South University), and Aaron Grabovich, CAA (Ohio Dominican University)—for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of anesthesiologist assistant education. They dive into applicant trends driven by growing awareness and legislative mom...