The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians, or ASATT, based in
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee County, it sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and is located immediately south of Milwaukee. The city is one of the fastest growing in Milwaukee County and all ...
, is a
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of
anesthesia
Anesthesia is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical or veterinary purposes. It may include some or all of analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), a ...
.
ASATT's mission is to establish a professional entity for the
anesthesia technician
An anesthetic technician is an allied healthcare worker who performs a patient care role predominantly assisting with the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and has an extensive knowledge of anesthesia techniques, instruments, supplies ...
that will positively affect health care and standards of quality in
patient care
Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health prof ...
by providing a safe anesthetic environment.
ASATT has the only nationally recognized certification for technicians (
Cer.A.T.
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) is a title granted to an individual that successfully meets the experience and examination requirements of the certification. The certification is regulated by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologi ...
) and technologists (
Cer.A.T.T.
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.
...
).
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.
* 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.)
Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)
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.
Accreditations and memberships
*
CAAHEP
*
NOCA
Related organizations
*
American Society of Anesthesiologists
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care.
As of 2021, the organiza ...
*
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is the professional association of nurse anesthetists in the United States. The organization states that it has a membership of more than 59,000, includes Certified Registered Nurse Anestheti ...
The Society for Technology in AnesthesiaCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
References
External links
ASATT - Official Site
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Medical and health organizations based in Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin