The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians, or ASATT, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a

nonprofit A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...

, educational organization responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of

anesthesia Anesthesia (American English) or anaesthesia (British English) 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 prev ...

. 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.)

A certified anesthesia technician (Cer.A.T.) is person that has met the experience and examination requirements set for this certification established by ASATT. The certification exam is no longer offered. ASATT requires any candidate seeking certification (Cer.A.T.) to meet one of the following requirements: * ASATT Certified anesthesia technician, Cer.A.T. – a no-longer-offered certification exam. * Only certified anesthesia technologist Cer.A.T.T exams are currently offered through ASATT * Cer.A.T's may advance to Cer.A.T.T through an advanced placement program sponsored by ASATT

Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.)

A certified anesthesia technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) is a person who has met the experience and examination requirements for this certification established by ASATT. Requirements to sit for the certified anesthesia technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) examination are the successful completion of a 2- or 4-year CAAHEP accredited / CoA-ATE approved program through ASATT. Current certified anesthesia technicians are re-certified every 2-years after the Cer.A.T.T. designation was granted. 30 hours of

continuing education Continuing education is the education undertaken after initial education for either personal or professional reasons. The term is used mainly in the United States and Canada. Recognized forms of post-secondary learning activities within the d ...

credits are needed every 2 years to recertify.

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

References

External links

Official Site
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