For CAAs and student anesthesiologist assistants
NCCAA board prep built for the AA profession
Practice with more than 1,500 CAA specific, cited questions, examine the reasoning behind every choice, and turn missed concepts into a focused plan for your next study session.
No account is needed for the three question sample. A free account includes one recommended 25 question session. No payment card is required.
Current exam context
Know the structure before you build the plan.
The NCCAA currently describes the Certification Examination as 180 multiple choice items in two 90 item blocks, with 110 minutes for each block and an optional break of no more than 15 minutes. Thirty items are unscored pretest questions.
Source checked August 24, 2026
Always confirm current policy with the official NCCAA examination information opens in a new tab. Read the plain language format and content outline for more detail.
Built around the learning task
Use every question to decide what comes next.
MACPrep connects question practice, source review, and progress signals so a short study window still has a clear purpose.
Find the weak domain
Review performance by NCCAA blueprint domain so your next session can focus on an actual gap instead of the topic you already enjoy.
Learn from plausible choices
Every answer choice has a teaching rationale. The review explains the distinction that makes one option fit the scenario better than the others.
Verify the teaching point
Citations stay visible so you can follow the source rather than treating an answer key as the end of the discussion.
Why the details matter
Board review should earn your trust.
CAA specific scope
The question bank is designed for SAAs and CAAs, not adapted from a different anesthesia profession.
Blueprint organization
Published questions are tagged to the NCCAA content blueprint so practice and review can stay organized.
Reviewed before publication
Clinical review and source checks are part of the publication process for learner facing questions.
Transparent limitations
MACPrep is an independent educational resource. It does not reproduce the examination or guarantee an outcome.
Always verify current examination details. Eligibility, scheduling, fees, and examination policies are controlled by the NCCAA. Use your NCCAA account and official NCCAA information as the source of truth.
Questions before you begin
What SAAs usually want to know
Can I try MACPrep before creating an account?
Yes. You can try three questions in your browser without an account. A free account includes one recommended session with 25 distinct questions, and no payment card is required.
Is MACPrep designed specifically for SAAs and CAAs?
Yes. MACPrep is designed for student anesthesiologist assistants and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants preparing for NCCAA examinations and maintaining anesthesia knowledge.
Does MACPrep guarantee that I will pass?
No. MACPrep is an independent educational review resource. It does not guarantee an examination result and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCCAA.
How much does full access cost on the web?
Full account access is available through a one time $100 web purchase, subject to the current terms. The free experience does not require a payment card.
See how MACPrep teaches before you decide.
Answer three questions, review every choice, and open the sources. You can decide whether the approach fits the way you study.