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, 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), ...
.
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.).
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
*
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