American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians

The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians, or ASATT, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a non-profit, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of anesthesia.

American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians
Formation1989
HeadquartersOak Creek, Wisconsin
Location
  • United States
President
Jeremy Wyatt Cer.A.T.[1]

ASATT's mission is to establish a professional entity for the anesthesia technician that will positively affect health care and standards of quality in patient care by providing a safe anesthetic environment.

ASATT has the only nationally recognized certification for technicians (Cer.A.T.) and technologists (Cer.A.T.T.).[2]

Certification

Beginning July 25, 2015, ASATT will be phasing out the technician exam (Cer.A.T.) and on-the-job training for the Anesthesia Technology profession. The certification is still valid for those who hold it.[3]

  • Approved programs will be instructing at the Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) level and graduates will be eligible to take the

Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) exam.

  • Current Certified Technicians (Cer.A.T.) and Technologists (Cer.A.T.T.) will remain as is, as long as they maintain their certification.

Technician (Cer.A.T.)
Further information: Certified Anesthesia Technician

Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)
Further information: Certified Anesthesia Technologist

Publication

The Society produces a quarterly publication known as The Sensor, which provide its readers information on anesthesia-related topics, and a forum for learning and discussion.[4]

Accreditations and memberships
  • CAAHEP
  • NOCA

References
  1. "ASATT Contact Information". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  2. "ASATT Background & Developments". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  3. "About Certification". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians.
  4. "The Sensor". American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
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